Fortnite Patch Notes

Yehhp

EGO Is My Life!
=(eGO)=
Joined
Jul 13, 2016
Messages
4,509
matchmaking-fortnite.jpg


Fortnite Patch Notes






*Please do not post in this thread unless instructed to do so. Your post will get deleted.*
 
Last edited:
v4.2 Patch Notes

fortnite-jetpack.png


In the new Fortnite update, they released Jetpacks and the limited time mode: Solid Gold v2. There will also be another limited time mode that will be coming out this Friday called Close Encounters. Jetpacks is the first of a brand new item type called Backpacks. Backpacks take an inventory slot just like weapons and consumables do. You can only carry one at a time. The Jetpack will work while jumping in mid-air. While flying there is a limited amount of time it can be used before it has to recharge. Recharging begins when it is not in use.

The limited time gamemode Solid Gold v2 is back! For those of you who don?t know what this gamemode is, all weapon drops are legendary. You can check the link below for the full details. The second limited time mode is called Close Encounter and will be released on Friday. In this mode, there will only be shotguns and Jetpacks. The storm moves in more quickly than normal mid to late game. There are a few other things in these two modes that is different than the others. You can check out the link below for the full details on Jetpacks, and the new modes.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v4-2-contentupdate
 
Last edited:
v4.3 Patch Notes

fortnite_shopping_cart_main_art_1.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released rideable shopping carts, mushrooms, and two limited time modes. There is room for two in the shopping cart. You can either push it around or ride as the passenger. You can shoot from the passenger seat. The shopping carts are found scattered throughout the map. They have added a new foraged item called mushrooms. A mushroom will give you 5 shield. These can be found in shaded wooded or swamp areas.

The limited time mode Blitz is back and updated! Blitz v2 has all the updated weapons and items that have came out since Blitz was released. The bus flight height has been lowered so players can get into action faster. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this mode, there is more loot and faster storms. The limited time mode 20v20 is also back and updated! In 20v20 v2, each team now has there own bus, making it easier for them to drop together. Chests and supply drops now spawn extra ammo and consumables. For those of you who don’t know what this mode is, five teams of twenty players fight to the finish. You can check out the link below for the full details on the shopping carts, limited time modes and other updates.

http://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v4-3
 
Last edited:
v4.4 Patch Notes

https%3A%2F%2Fblogs-images.forbes.com%2Fdavidthier%2Ffiles%2F2018%2F06%2FFortnite2Fpatch-notes2Fv4-42Foverview-text-v4-42FBR04_Patch-Notes_ThermalScopeSniper-1920x1080-c3e5ca6aa073d69a0f0363bd81cb98a22f7d7198-1200x675.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released a new weapon called the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle, placement of traps on ramps, two new limited time modes, removed the Jetpack, there?s a new soccer stadium located at the northern area of the map, and more! The Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle has a thermal scope that makes it a little bit easier to find enemies. It can see chests, supply drops, enemy heat signatures, and more. This weapon is available in Epic and Legendary variants. Several traps can now be placed on player-built stairs and sloping roofs.

The limited time mode Sniper Shootout is back and updated! In Sniper Shootout v3, the Scoped Assault Rifles has been added to floor loot and chests. Also, Epic and Legendary Sniper Rifles are no longer limited to chests and supply drops. You can now find them on floor loot as well.

The limited time mode 50v50 is also back and updated. In 50v50 v3, a new larger storm circle has been added to the beginning of the match. Extra supply drops will fall in the new circle. The Storm circles are now more likely to head towards the center of the map, this helps make the bus flight path less important. You can check out the link below for the full details on the new weapon, limited time modes, and other updates.


https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v4-4
 
Last edited:
v4.5 Patch Notes

dual-1021x580.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they came out with a new weapon called the Dual Pistols, map markers, and two new limited time modes. The new Dual Pistol is Available in Epic and Legendary variants. It uses medium bullets, and it shoots both pistols with one pull of the trigger. The base damage is 41-43. They?ve also added map markers. They added visual indicators that now show in game whenever friendly markers are placed.

They?ve added a new limited time mode called Playground. It?s where friends can let their creativity run wild. You can build massive structure, practice with the weapons and items, and fight against your friends. You have one hour to do whatever you want. Friendly fire is on, and players respawn unless killed by the storm. You get 10x the normal amount of resources when farming, 100 llamas spawn, and chests and ammo boxes spawn 100% of the time.

The second new limited time mode they added is called Final Fight Teams of 12. It plays similar to standard Battle Royale, but instead of the storm circles closing all the way in, they stop part way through the match. When the circles have finished closing in, the Final Countdown timer will begin. Teams will then battle it out until the timer expires. The team with the most remaining players wins! You can check out the link below for the full details on the new weapon, limited time modes, and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v4-5
 
Last edited:
v4.5.0 Patch Notes

v55-1021x580.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, featuring the Season 5 Battle Pass, a new vehicle, Rifts, a desert biome, and much more. The new vehicle is called the All Terran Kart (ATK). It has room for an entire squad. After drifting, you get a speed boost. There are Rifts throughout the map that you will find. Test your courage and step through them. You?re in for a wild ride. A desert biome has been added to the map! There is also two other locations called Paradise Palms and Lazy Links. There a few unnamed POIs that have also appeared throughout the map.You can check out the link below for the full details on Season 5, the All Terran Kart, and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v5-0
 
Last edited:
v5.10 Patch Notes

compact-1021x580.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released a new compact SMG weapon, Fortnite 1st Birthday challenges, a limited time gamemode, and more! Engage in close quarters combat with the high capacity, fast firing Compact SMG. It?s available in Epic and Legendary variants, uses light ammo, and has 50 round capacity. We?ve got a birthday party planned for #Fortnite1st and you?re invited! Eat cake, party and bring your friends. Each Birthday Challenge you complete unlocks a slice of the birthday cosmetic set. You can now find birthday cakes placed around the map with consumable slices next to them. Cake slices give +5 health and +5 shield instantly when consumed.

Playground mode is coming back on the 25th. Featuring new team select options that let you and your squad set up team battles for practicing and training. Players can now switch teams in-game. Join the same team to work together creatively, join separate teams to practice fighting each other! Matches will no longer end if one player leaves the server, and respawn timer lowered from 10s to 3s. You can check out the link below for the full details on the new weapon, Birthday challenges, Playground mode, and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v5-10
 
Last edited:
v5.20 Patch Notes

Fortnite%2Fpatch-notes%2Fv5-20%2Foverview-text-v5-20%2FBR05_Social_Double-Barrel-Shotgun-1920x1080-56a2f8b99d1274bfc3b9806862fa50cb20e1e06c.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released a new shotgun, a limited time gamemode, a rebalance on vending machines, and fixed numerous bugs. The new Double Barrel Shotgun is devastating at close range, and packs a punch with each of its 2 shots. Can be found from floor loot, chests, Supply Drops, Vending Machines, and is available in Epic and Legendary variants. The Epic variant does up to 143 base damage per shot at extreme close range and the Legendary does up to 150 base damage per shot at extreme close range. Vending machines have been rebalanced. They now spawn more often, cost less, and have an increased chance to spawn at a higher rarity.

Steady Storm is a new limited time gamemode that has recently been added. It has one constantly moving storm closing in on the island. Stay ahead of it and take down the other players to earn a Victory Royale! One storm that closes in over the course of 15 minutes. There are no safe zone circles. Keep an eye on the map to predict where the Storm will close in. The storm does 10 damage per second. You can check out the link below for the full details on the new shotgun, Steady Storm, rebalance on vending machines, and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v5-20
 
Last edited:
v5.21 Patch Notes

Fortnite_patch-notes_v5-21_header-v5-21_BR05_Yellow_News-Featured_Heavy-Sniper-1920x1080-a52029a5389265fb71706b160bc5a323790d09b4-1021x580.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released a new sniper rifle, two new limited time modes, and more! The new Heavy Sniper Rifle delievers devastating damage to enemies and even more to structures. Can be found from floor loot, chests, Supply Drops, Vending Machines, and is available in Epic and Legendary variants. It deals 150/157 damage to players. Projectiles fired from it have less bullet drop in comparison to other snipers. Two bugs have been fixed in the latest update. Grenades now properly grant progress for the Week 5 Challenge: ?Deal damage to players with a Clinger, Stink Bomb, or Grenade.? Also the cloth physics have been fixed and will now appear properly.

Soaring 50?s is a new limited time mode that has recently been added. This mode is similar to the 50 vs 50. The only difference is that gliders can be re-deployed when falling from large heights. Also, additional impulse grenades, bounce pads, and launch pads will be spawned throughout the map. When in mid-air and greater than 10m up, press Jump to deploy your glider.

The limited time mode Sniper Shootout is back and updated. For those of you who have never played this game mode before, it is snipers only! In the updated version, the scopes assault rifle have been removed and the new sniper has been added. You can check out the link below for the full details on the new weapon, limited time modes, and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v5-21
 
Last edited:
v5.30 Patch Notes

fortnite-53-patch-notes.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released the Rift-To-Go item, a new limited time mode, and more! The Rift-To-Go is a portable Rift that can be carried in inventory and deployed immediately. It will remain at the location it was deployed for 10 seconds, allowing other players to use it. It?s an Epic rarity and can be found in chests, Vending Machines, Supply Drops, and Loot Llamas. Drops in stacks of 1 with a max stack size of 2. A bunch of bugs have been fixed. One of the major bugs that was fixed was the Damage Traps. It will now properly affect enemy players who are within their range.

Score Royale is a new limited time mode that has recently been added. Earn points by collecting coins, opening loot containers and eliminating other players. The first to cross the High Score threshold wins the Victory Royale! Early game Storm circles are larger and the Storms move in more slowly. It allows players to have more time to spread out and loot. Late game Storms move in fast! Earn enough points for the Victory Royale before they close in.

The limited time mode Playground has been updated. A couple dozen of new ATK?s are available, some more ramps to jump them off of, and a handful of new Rifts scattered throughout the map. You can check out the link below for the full details on the Rift-To-Go item, new limited time mode, all of the bugs that have been fixed and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v5-30
 
Last edited:
v5.40 Patch Notes

Fortnite-patch-notes-54-header.png


In the new Fortnite update, they released the Grappler item, a new limited time mode, and more! The new Grappler item attaches to anything you hit for quick traversal. Fire the grappler at a nearby object to pull yourself towards it. The Grappler has 15 charges and will be discarded when charges are depleted. It?s an epic rarity and can be found in Vending Machines, floor loot, Treasure Chests, Supply Drops, and Supply Llamas. The moving storm has changed in this update. In the moving storm phases, when the storm reaches its destination, it will cause a surge of energy that destroys player-built structures located on the storm wall.

The Getaway is a new limited time mode that has recently been added. In this mode, players will race to find a Jewel and take it to a Getaway Van before everyone else to win the match!
Jewels can be found in special supply drop safes, located along the edge of the first storm circle. The safes take a long time to open, so make sure the area is clear before attempting to claim a Jewel! When a Jewel is picked up, it will be visible on the map to everyone for 30 seconds. You can check out the link below for the full details on the Grappler item, new limited time mode, all of the bugs that have been fixed, and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v5-40
 
Last edited:
v5.41 Patch Notes

PortAFortress-1021x580.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released the Port-A-Fortress, Spiky Stadium, Soaring Solos, and more! The Port-A-Fortress creates a massive fortress to defend against and repel enemies. It builds instantly and includes a built-in Bouncers for an easy exit. It is a Legendary Rarity and can be found in Vending Machines, chests, Supply Drops, and Supply Llamas. Epic has introduced a new consumable to the Playground LTM that will allow you to spawn an entire Spiky Stadium. It?s only in Playground mode. It can be found in red Supply Drops. It builds a 7?11 sized stadium full of Damage Traps and Bouncers.

The released the limited time mode Soaring Solos. It?s a classic Battle Royale with gliders that can be re-deployed by pressing Jump when falling from large heights. Epic has fixed some bugs in this update. They?ve fixed an issue where there was a slight delay when consuming multiple Small Shield Potions. The Grappler will no longer result in an inability to change equipment. They removed the feature that allowed the Storm wall destroy structures during the last few circles of the match. You can check out the link below for the full details on the new Port-A-Fortress item, Spiky Stadium, all of the bugs that have been fixed, and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v5-41
 
Last edited:
v6.00 Patch Notes

Fortnite%2Fpatch-notes%2Fv6-00%2Fbr-header-v6-00%2FBR06_News_Featured_16_9_ReleaseNotes-1920x1080-9a66a68e6061577160f354858e3e13d80eda6886.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, Season 6 arrives, pets are now available, there?s a new consumable item, map updates, and more! Season 6 arrives in Battle Royale and brings new goodies with it! Uncover what?s in the new Battle Pass, explore an updated island with Pets, and become one with the shadows with a new consumable. Always have a friend watching your back when you drop in. Pets are now available in-game! Shadows stones is the new consumable item. It can be typically found around corrupted areas of the map. When you consume this item, you are unable to use weapons. You become invisible to enemies when stationary, gain increased movement speed, jump height and fall damage immunity. You get a new ability called Phase. It can be activated by pressing the Primary Fire button. It Propels you in the direction you are facing, and allows you to pass through objects. The Shadow stone effect lasts 45 seconds.

The map has been updated. The New locations is a floating Island, corrupted areas, corn fields, haunted castle. Drop in and find the rest in-game! In this update, Epic has decided to vault a few things. They?ve vaulted Impulse Grenade, Suppressed Submachine Gun, Light Machine Gun, Bouncer, and Remote Explosives. These items will only be available in Playground mode. They added improvements to Storm visualization, including rain & lightning effects which will increase as the Storm intensifies. There are a lot of bugs that have been fixed in this update. For example, they fixed a rare crash that occurred when taking focus off the game, such as ?alt-tabbing?, and then bringing focus back into the game. You can check out the link below for the full details on the new season, pets, shadow stones, all of the bugs that have been fixed, and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v6-00
 
v6.01 Patch Notes

DoirfEXXkAELwLI.jpg-large-768x384.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released the Chiller trap, added new Playground features, and more! Don?t get cold feet! Freeze your foes and slide around for a quick getaway with the new Chiller trap. It is a common rarity and can be placed on floors, walls, or ceilings. It drops in stacks of 3 in treasure chests, supply drops, vending machines, supply llamas, and floor loot. Custom settings has been added to Playground. You can change settings such as starting health, time of day, gravity, and more!

Numerous bugs were fixed in this update. Epic fixed the issue that would cause vehicles to become uncontrollable. Pets are now hidden along with your character when the camera is too close to you. They muffed the audio if there isn?t a clear line of sight between you other gliding players. Epic also slightly increased the hitbox size on the Fancy Tomato to match its visual size. You can check out the link below for the full details on the new trap, playground settings,, all of the bugs that have been fixed, and other updates.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v6-01
 
v6.02 Patch Notes

Do_4c86XoAEIlJH-1021x580.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released the Quad Launcher, Disco Domination LTM, and more! Fire rockets in quick succession towards enemies with the new Quad Launcher to earn an explosive Victory Royale! It fires up to four lobbed rockets in quick succession. Has a 80/84 base damage per rocket and 300 unit explosion radius. It?s available in Epic and Legendary variants and can be found in chests, Supply Drops, and Vending Machines. The Port-a-Fortress has returned and can be looted in-game! Epic has also changed some of the loot drop rate adjustments. For example, they decreased the common pistol drop chance from 5.8% to 5.47%.

Break out your best moves and take control of the dance floor with the new limited time mode called Disco Domination. Dance Floors have spawned around the Battle Royale island. Take them over by clearing out any enemies and then dancing to raise a disco ball up from the floor. The team that fills their meter the fastest by capturing and defending the dance floors will win the match! There are two teams of fifty. Five dance floors will appear on the map whenever the storm is not moving. Emoting on a dance floor when no enemies are present will raise a disco ball in the center of the floor, and capture it for your team. Respawning will be turned on until the third (last) storm circle. You can check out the link below for the full details on the Quad Launcher, Disco Domination, loot drop rate adjustments, and all of the bugs have been fixed.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v6-02
 
V6.10 Patch Notes

quadrusher-2-768x384.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released the Quadcrasher, Fortnite Competitions, and more! Try out the new Quadcrasher vehicle that smashed its way into Battle Royale. It can seat two players. You build boost just by driving, and smash through buildings while boosting. You can also launch players into the air by smashing into them.

Tournaments can be found inside of the new ‘Events’ tab available in game. This tab will host a variety of online competitions which are open to everyone. Each tournament has a series of scheduled dates and times that the competition will be run. A carousel of all upcoming competitions and times will be available for browsing, so you can plan and practice. Players are matched against opponents with similar scores during the session. Score enough points during any scheduled event session and you’ll earn a golden pin for that tournament!

The limited time mode Disco Domination has been updated. They reduced all bandage spawns by 50%, removed all Common weapons, Brought in the side dance floors closer to the Storm edge, and more. The Port-a-Fortress has been disabled as Epic works to resolve some issues related to this item. Numerous bugs have been fixed in this update. For example, the guided missile no longer fires in the wrong direction. You can check out the link below for the full details on the Quadcrasher, Fortnite competitions, and all of the bugs that have been fixed.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v6-10
 
v6.20 Patch Notes

Fortnitemares-1021x580.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released a Fortnitemares event, the Six Shooter, new playground items, and more! The Fortnitemares event has started. Explore all of the tasty treats, exciting appearances, and new looks! Come back every few days for a new set of challenges and new rewards! If you complete the final set of challenges, you’ll be rewarded with the Dark Engine glider! The Cube strikes back, bringing Fortnitemares to Battle Royale! Drop in and discover what the Cube has unleashed.

Show off your gunslinger skills with the new Six Shooter. It is Available in uncommon, rare and epic variants. It can be found from floor loot, chests and vending machines. The Rocket Launcher is now the Pumpkin Rocket Launcher. Glider Redeploy is currently available in all game modes! You will now be able to redeploy your glider when you are at least three stories high.

Playground has new Port-A grenades are now available in Vending Machines at the southern edge of Loot Lake. The Port-A-Challenge set includes the Building Challenge, Obstacle Course, and Firing Range minigames. There’s four of each type with varying difficulty. You can check out the link below for the full details on the Fortnitemares event, Six Shooter, new Playground items, and all of the bugs that have been fixed.
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v6-20
 
v6.21 Patch Notes

balloonspromo-1021x580.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released balloons, vaulted a few weapons, fixed bugs, and more! Blow them up and float away, balloons allows you to get around like never before. It allows the player to defy gravity by holding up to 6 balloons at a time. Use the primary fire button to inflate a balloon, and secondary fire button to let go of a balloon. It is an epic rarity and can be found from floor loot, chests, supply drops, supply llamas, and vending machines. Don?t float too high for too long, balloons only last so long at max build height. The Fortnitemares event ends on Sunday, November 4 at 1 PM Eastern Time. Don?t forget to finish your challenges by then to unlock the Dark Engine Glider and be in-match at that time to witness the event.​​​​​​

Epic has decided to vault some weapons. They?ve vaulted the Semi-Auto Sniper, Guided Missile, and Dual Pistols. Although they are vaulted, these items will still be available in Playground Mode. Numerous bugs have been fixed in this update. The issue where picking up a trap could cause a hitch, have been fixed. Certain bindings will no longer override the ability to use the fullscreen map and spectating actions. They fixed the delay between using multiple Small Shields. They?ve also reduced volume of Cube Monsters and dynamic spawners. You can check out the link below for the full details on the new Balloons, all of the bugs that have been fixed, and more.
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v6-21
 
Last edited:
v6.22 Patch Notes

DrCUweXWkAMci9s-768x384.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released a Heavy Assault Rifle, Team Terror limited time mode, and more! The Heavy Assault Rifle deals 44 / 46 / 48 damage, has a 3.75 Fire Rate, and magazine size of 25. It?s available in rare, epic, legendary variants, and can be found in floor loot, chests, Vending Machines, and Supply Drops. Fortnite and the NFL are teaming up for the ultimate football face-off. NFL themed Outfits debut in the store starting November 9 at 7 PM ET.

There is a new limited time mode called Team Terror. Two teams of 32 will battle it out as Cube Monsters monsters join the fight. Defeat the other team to earn a Victory Royale. Monster spawners are scattered throughout the map and also appear each time the storm closes in to a new circle. They can drop weapons or ammo when destroyed. Gold monsters and monster spawners drop Legendary items when destroyed.

The limited time event Blitz is back! Blitz is a faster-paced version of Battle Royale. The match begins with the storm moving towards the island, and the delay between each circle is shorter than normal, creating matches that are 15 minutes long or less. The map also has extra loot and resources. Profile Stats count in this mode, so fight hard for the Victory Royale! You can check out the link below for the full details on the new Heavy Assault Rifle, Team Terror, Blitz, and more.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v6-22
 
v6.30 Patch Notes

foodfightltm-1021x580.jpg


In the new Fortnite update, they released a Mounted Turrent, a new limited time mode, and more! The Mounted Turrent is a legendary trap that can be found in floor loot, supply drops, vending machines, and supply llamas. It has unlimited ammo, but will overheat if fired too often. The Turrent can only be placed on floors. You can damage the Mounted Turret by shooting it directly or by destroying structural support.

The battle of Durrr Burger versus Pizza Pit has begun. Two teams on either side of the map. A huge barrier runs down the middle. Build a fort to protect your restaurant mascot. When the Barrier lowers, destroy the enemy's mascot to win the match! Each team will have an under-construction restaurant near the center of the map. Inside is a giant mascot head representing that team. If the mascot head is destroyed, that team loses the match.

Glider Re-Deploy has been disabled in all default modes. It will remain in the larger team modes and Playground to allow ongoing experimentation with this feature. Glider Redeploy will now only activate the Glider. Skydiving will no longer be available when using Glider Redeploy.
The Skydiving state will still be activated when jumping from the Battle Bus, using Launch Pads, or any type of Rifts. If Skydiving from Launch Pads or Rifts, the forced Glider deploy height has been raised from 15.5 meters to 35 meters. You can check out the link below for the full details on the Mounted Turrent, new limited time mode, and more.

https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v6-30
 
Last edited:
Back
Top