The Zen Ax can only be unlocked in Fortnite by subscribing to Fortnite Crew starting September 1. As an added benefit, all subscribed players will receive the Back Bling Protocol Pack. This Back Bling is special because it will scale based on how many Fortnite Crew subscriptions you subscribe to after September 1st. Past subscriptions do not count.
There are six stages in the evolution of the Protocol Pack, so you must be a subscriber for six months to fully upgrade this Back Bling. In the third stage, while wearing the Protocol Pack, you can equip the Zen Ax Pickaxe for use in the Battle Royale. From then on, each subscription will evolve the Zen Axe.
This evolution will take place on the 14th of each month, after the previous Stage. Meaning If you subscribe to the October Fortnite team, the second stage will take place on November 14, then on December 14, and so on.
No progress is lost when your Fortnite crew pauses. You will continue from the stage you unlocked when you re-enrolled. The steps are detailed below.
Related: How to Unlock Protocol Pack Back Bling Stages in Fortnite?
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Step 3: Zen Ax Pickaxe | The Zen Ax Pickaxe emerges from the Back Bling. Both occur on the 14th of the month after Stage 2. |
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Step 4 — Zen Attacker Pickaxe | The pickaxe evolves, adding the Zen Striker style. This happens on the 14th of the month after stage 3. |
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Step 5—Zen Ultra Pickaxe | The pickaxe evolves again, adding the Zen Ultra style. This happens on the 14th of the month following step 4. |
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Step 6 – Zen Assault Pickaxe | The pickaxe evolves once again, adding the Zen Assault Ax style. This happens on the 14th of the month following step 5. |
