Fortnite Cuddles & Chaos Quests Disabled, Panda Team Jr. Sidekick On Hold
Fortnite players using UEFN Creative experiences can earn the free Panda Team Jr. Sidekick by completing the limited-time Cuddles and Chaos Quests—though at the moment, those quests are reportedly disabled due to an in-game issue, preventing progress until they’re restored.
Release timing and availability
The Panda Team Jr. Sidekick is tied to completing eight Cuddles and Chaos UEFN Quests. However, the Cuddles and Chaos Quests have been temporarily disabled because of an in-game issue, and players are currently unable to acquire the Sidekick for free. The only stated timing information is that the quests are expected to return at some point, at which time an update will be provided.
| Platform | Status | Date/window |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite (UEFN Creative questline) | Temporarily disabled | Currently active/available window: not available while disabled |
How to unlock the Panda Team Jr. Sidekick
To claim the Panda Team Jr. Sidekick, you must complete eight Cuddles and Chaos UEFN Quests. Each quest requires you to earn XP in creature-based Creative experiences—Creative modes centered around Sidekicks.
Milestone rewards
- Complete 2 quests: Moth Banner Icon
- Complete 4 quests: Mothman’s Lure Loading Screen
- Complete 6 quests: Bamboo Blast Wrap
- Complete 8 quests: Panda Team Jr. Sidekick
Finishing all eight quests will total 640,000 XP. Once completed, you’ll receive the Panda Team Jr. Sidekick, including lock-in customization options and these provided styles/rewards:
- Overalls Style
- Green Overalls Style
- Rain Shoots and Leaves Emote
Important customization lock-in note
You can customize the Panda Team Jr. Sidekick’s color options only once. After you lock in the Sidekick’s appearance, you cannot change it again. Because it has lock-in customization features, it may later reappear in the Item Shop.
What counts as a “Creature-Based” game
Progress must come from Creative UEFN maps that qualify as creature-based experiences. While the full list isn’t included in the provided details, the guidance says to play Creative maps that appear in the Cuddles and Chaos Creative Collection section on the Discovery page to earn the XP needed for the Sidekick quests.
Player impact and what’s still unclear
For now, the biggest blocker is that the Cuddles and Chaos Quests are disabled due to an in-game issue, meaning players can’t earn Panda Team Jr. until the questline is back online. Once it returns, the grind is straightforward: complete eight XP-earning creature-based UEFN quests to reach the 640,000 XP requirement.
What remains unknown is the exact restart timing for the disabled quests and which specific additional Creative maps will be added to the qualifying collection list beyond what’s already available on Discovery.
