Like clockwork, Epic has rolled out a new patch for Fortnite: Battle Royale. Today's v10.40 update is now live on all platforms, and it introduces another new Rift Zone to the game, kicks off a new limited-time mode called Zone Wars, and makes a handful of weapon and item adjustments. Here's a look at the patch notes.
First, a Rift Zone has transformed the dilapidated neighborhood near Pleasant Park into Starry Suburbs. Not only has the area received a makeover, shooting stars now also frequently land there. According to Epic, you can destroy these stars to get "powerful items," including a "never-before-seen weapon."
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A new solo LTM called Zone Wars is also now underway. Epic describes it as "a simulation of the end-game scenario in Battle Royale--but with a condensed moving zone." There's also a new playlist called The Combine, which challenges you with reaching the end as quickly as you can while destroying targets.
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Rounding out this week's patch is an assortment of weapon tweaks. The Explosive Batarang from the Batman crossover event now has an audio visualizer icon for proximity beeping, and Shield Bubbles now bounce off other players when they're thrown at them. The Bouncer trap has been unvaulted as well; you can find either in supply drops, Vending Machines, llamas, or as floor loot.
The patch also implements Epic's previously announced matchmaking changes, so the game should now do a better job of matching you up with players of a similar skill level. As part of these matchmaking changes, Epic will be introducing bots to the game starting next season.
Finally, with Season 10 nearing its end, Epic is holding a double XP weekend in the game. From September 27-30, you'll earn twice as much XP as normal for each match you play, helping you power through the last few tiers of the Battle Pass. If you need help mopping up any remaining challenges as well, be sure to check out our full Season 10 challenges guide.
You can see the patch notes for Fortnite's Battle Royale mode below. Creative and Save the World modes have each also received some new content with this week's update. You can read the full 10.40 patch notes on Epic's website.
Team Type: Solo | Respawning: Off
A simulation of the end-game scenario in Battle Royale — but with a condensed moving zone! Eliminate the competition as you avoid the Storm closing in. Randomized spawns and inventory items make each round unique.
You can queue with up to 15 friends.
Zone Wars: ColosseumCreated by Jesgran.Become the ultimate gladiator in a Colosseum-like island. This open-style island demands quick building.Zone Wars: DesertCreated by JotaPeGame.Make your way through a small desert town to the final circle. A diverse set of weapons and mobility allow for unique gameplay and lots of replayability.Zone Wars: Downhill RiverCreated by Enigma.Stay out of the storm as you move downhill through a river in this original-style Zone Wars island. Community launch pads and a consistent Storm path allow for familiarity after a few rounds.Zone Wars: VortexCreated by Zeroyahero.This island puts a unique twist on Zone Wars with its mountainous terrain to traverse. The elevation change from zone to zone can be quite drastic!
Resolved an issue in which the Health bars of vehicles would not display.When a Junk Rift object hits a player wearing a Bush, it will no longer damage the player instead of the Bush.Using a Grapnel Gun to enter a Rift Zone will no longer prevent players from moving around while skydiving.Resolved an issue in which players could deploy a Glider while in prop form.Being in prop form no longer prevents players from being affected by the Explosive Batarang’s homing.Explosive Batarangs will no longer float in the air after the object they are on is destroyed.Resolved an issue in which the Zapper Trap would not deploy at the location of the placement preview.Shield Bubbles attached to a Supply Drop will no longer disappear after the Supply Drop is destroyed.Shield Bubbles can no longer prevent fall damage.Shield Bubbles can no longer become stuck in the air.Resolved an issue in which Shield Bubbles would not attach to a vehicle when thrown by a player riding the vehicle.
Fixed an issue where players could use infinite sprays while in a Rift Zone.The building piece choice no longer resets to the wall option when players using a controller have the Reset Building option turned off.
Resolved an issue in which the sound of a Chest would continue after a player opened the Chest.The "Where is Matt" Emote music no longer restarts after every loop.
Match stats no longer clip off-screen during a Victory Royale celebration.
The "You are in the Storm" warning no longer displays multiple times when switching spectated players.The Shield Bubble's sound effects no longer behave improperly when players scrub a replay.
Fixed a crash when exiting the Battle Bus on lower-end iOS devices.Fixed a crash when switching to Presets with Custom Fire selected in the Fire Mode selection screen.The Fire Mode button in the Settings menu will reflect the currently selected Fire Mode.Scoped Assault Rifle crosshair now loads on first ADS.Players will be able to edit or destroy a floor piece when placed in a 1x1 pre-structured building.Players won’t be shot through player-built stairs when crouched beneath them.Friend Requests menu won’t display duplicate confirmations.Players will now be able to lock in place as a prop in Moisty Palms without HUD Layout alteration.Vending Machines will grant the currently displayed item using the dedicated button.The Edit with Touch function will now reset when pressing Reset in the settings.Push-to-Talk button won’t display a white square when pushed.Blueprint will be visible when deploying a Prefab or Gallery with the Retro filter active.Selecting Block and Report won’t result in a duplicate blocked user in the Blocked list.We’ve made graphical improvements to the following: Bunnymoon OutfitAxiom OutfitNeo Versa OutfitInfinity Outfit capeOutfits with Jonesy as base modelStandard Issue Back BlingFull Tilt EmoteBarrels in Dusty DivotFloating Island
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