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FortniteChapter 6 Season 3 throws players into one of the most action-packed seasons yet, taking players to a superhero-themed map sporting various locations to dive into. Alongsidefeaturing challenging boss battles with Demon Spires, along with also allowing players to get a hold of various Hero Items, this season may just be the best yet for the chapter.
Onthe topic of gathering Hero Items, Tech Labs have also made their debut inFortniteChapter 3 Season 3. Here, players can break into locked rooms to gather bountiful rewards, though doing so will take a bit of grinding.Here is where to find every Academy Tech Lab inFortnite, along with how to unlock them.
Updated on June 21, 2025, by Nathan Round:This guide has been updated to include details on the additional Academy Tech Labs introduced in the v36.10 update, including their locations and the type of loot players can expect to find inside.
How To Open Locked Rooms In Academy Tech Labs In Fortnite
The Academy Tech Labs are essentiallyFortniteChapter 6 Season 3’s spin on Black Markets, only this time having a requirement to access them. The Tech Labs house various locked rooms whichrequire players to increase their Hero Rank, either by gaining eliminations, surviving storm circles, and more, to unlock them.
The required rank for each room will be showcased on each room’s door, and once opened, players willfind guaranteed Hero Caches,Academy Standsfor Hero Items, along withvarious items to purchase for Gold Bars.
All Academy Tech Lab (Bunker) Locations
For players aiming tovisit an Academy Tech Lab in different matches, the bunker-style Academy Tech Labs are likely the best option. These Labs are located at several fixed spots around the map. However,only four Labs will be active per match, and their locations will be marked on the map as soon as players board the Battle Bus, making them easy to track down.
There areno prerequisites required to enter the Academy Tech Labs, as each one is open from the start of the match. Inside the first room, players will find several Hero Caches, items available for purchase, and a permanent Rift that can be used to quickly travel out of the lab if needed. Each lab also contains a locked room, which can only beaccessed by players with an A-level Hero Rank.Here is a quick breakdown of what can be found in each one:
Academy Tech Lab Location #2 - Supernova Academy
Another Academy Tech Lab canbe found at the Supernova Academy.Here, if players head into the Tech Lab building on the east side of the point of interest, they willfind it on the basement level.Here is a breakdown of everything that players can find there:
