Rocket Racing in Fortnite features a variety of tracks ranging from beginner to expert levels, with different themes and obstacles. From the risky Bone Cavern cave to the long and winding K2 Raceway track, there are many tracks for players to race on while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Although all Rocket Racing tracks are different, they all share one common thing – shortcuts.
Track shortcuts allow racers to outperform their competitors and reach the finish line first. Most of these shortcuts feature speed boost platforms, ensuring that players finish the race in the shortest time possible. While track shortcuts are not a secret in Rocket Racing in Fortnite, most players do not know which tracks have the best shortcuts. Similarly, some shortcuts are heavily hidden, making it difficult to find and use them.
Knowing the best track shortcuts in Rocket Racing in Fortnite is crucial for excelling and finishing the race in first place.
1. Airborne
Shortcuts on high suspended tracks
Airborne is a beginner track in Rocket Racing with an expert version. This track is one of the easiest tracks to race on, designed with long curves and no tight angles. The Airborne track includes several shortcuts for players, with the first one located after a hill. These shortcuts are off the main road, so players must veer right to access them and get a speed boost from the boost platforms.
The next shortcut in Airborne is an airborne track with multiple speed boosts. A key tip in Rocket Racing when entering this track is to jump to make the vehicle fly and reach the upper track. Note that there are several suspended tracks in Airborne, and players can drive on all of them to avoid collisions with other vehicles. Since these suspended roads contain boosts, players have an extra speed advantage to reach the finish line.
2. Cliff Runner
Multiple shortcuts with boost platforms
Cliff Runner is one of the few tracks in Rocket Racing that has multiple shortcuts across the map. However, Cliff Runner shortcuts are the most dangerous, as players face the risk of collision with a wall and respawning. The first shortcut is located after the first green loop, and players must make a sharp 90-degree slide to access it. This shortcut is a very narrow angle that is difficult to handle, requiring players to slide at a sharp 90-degree angle.
It may take some attempts to master the shortcut, but once mastered, dealing with it becomes easier, and the rest of the shortcuts on this track are relatively easy. During the final stages of the track, choose the right path off the road rather than the tunnel, as the shortcut is much faster.
3. Puddle Jumper
Air tunnel shortcut
Puddle Jumper features multiple air tunnels that are shorter than the main road. These tunnels ensure that vehicles outperform others, especially when jumping from them to the main road. Note that not all tunnels in Puddle Jumper are shortcuts, as some significantly slow down the player. For example, the first air tunnel on the track is actually slower than the main road, so avoid it at all costs. Instead, jump to the second tunnel to save a lot of time. Be cautious when jumping to the tunnel, as colliding with the edge results in player death and respawning. If the player dies, they can press the associated speed boost button to excel.
4. Anarchy Arches
Roof shortcuts
The Anarchy Arches track allows players to defy gravity laws by driving their rocket-powered vehicles on the roof. While driving on roofs is not necessary to reach the finish line, it saves time for players on the main road. Most, if not all, rooftop tracks contain speed boost platforms. Additionally, flying from rooftop tracks to the main road increases vehicle speed.
Jumping to rooftop shortcuts in Anarchy Arches may take some time to master. Players must press the jump, slide, and accelerate buttons simultaneously to flip their vehicle and stick it to the roof. To drive on the rooftop track, move the steering stick forward while pressing the Air Dodge button (Square on PlayStation, X on Xbox, Right Click on PC).
5. Dust Up
Multiple shortcuts on walls
Dust Up is another map in Rocket Racing that features multiple shortcuts scattered throughout the track. The first shortcut is located early, right at the start of the race, and players must jump to the left road to access it. This shortcut includes speed boosts to advance the vehicle. To access the left road, players must steer left while pressing the Air Dodge button. This moves the vehicle from the ground to the left wall. When taking the next shortcut, choose the inner left route as it has more speed boosts compared to the right path.
Dusty Up 2 features more shortcuts, but as an expert-level map, shortcuts on this map are more challenging for racing. The shortcuts are on the walls, requiring players to spend most of their time driving sideways rather than on the main road. The only downside to wall shortcuts is that they are relatively short, so players must be quick to enter and exit easily. To unlock the Dusty Up 2 track, players must complete Season Zero Kickoff tasks to level up and unlock more tracks.
