We have our first Fortnite update of Chapter 6 today, v33.10 (1.000.161 / 4.50). Here are the patch notes for the release.

Epic Games released a new chapter just over a week ago, bringing a new map, movement mechanics, loot pool, and much more.

The release of OG Fortnite followed up the new season along with an update to fix minor bugs and improve the XP rate for the latest chapter.

Epic is releasing a brand new Fortnite update today, v33.10 (1.000.161 / 4.50) which will include the files for two major upcoming game modes.

Here’s everything you need to know about the December 10th, 2024 Fortnite update including server downtime information.

Is Fortnite Down Today? December 10th, 2024 Scheduled Server Downtime

Whenever Epic Games releases a major patch update, they need to take the servers offline for a few hours to prepare them for the latest game files.

Today’s update is no different and Epic Games announced the Fortnite servers will be down on 10th December 2024.

The Fortnite servers will go down at 4 AM ET with matchmaking being disabled shortly beforehand, likely 30 minutes prior.

Here’s the official tweet from the Fortnite Status account:

There’s never any information regarding when the servers will be back online. However, based on previous updates, it’s likely the servers will be back up at 7 AM ET / 11 AM GMT / 12 PM CET.

We’ll update this section of the article when the servers are back online.

Fortnite 10th December 2024 Update Patch Notes – v33.10 / 4.50 / 1.000.160

Perspective is everything.

Welcome to Ballistic, a new first-person Fortnite experience. Launching in early access on December 11 with Ranked + Unranked, Ballistic is an adrenaline-filled, round-based 5v5 competitive game mode where strategy, tactical teamwork, and individual prowess are essential for victory.

 

First Person, Full Impact

What does early access mean for Ballistic? Ballistic is launching with the Skyline 10 map, a starting set of weapons, and a limited number of items. Adjustments will be made beyond launch based on player feedback, in addition to major updates such as new maps, weapons, and features.

Ballistic is launching in early access with the Skyline 10 map, with more maps to come in the future.

Ballistic is a no-build mode. All saved presets from your Locker will carry over into Ballistic, which supports existing Fortnite Outfits, Back Blings, Kicks, Wraps, Sprays, and Emotes! Pickaxes, Contrails, Instruments, Vehicles, and Jam Tracks are not used/supported.

At launch, Ballistic will be available on all platforms and regions where Fortnite is supported, with the exceptions of South Korea and Russia. We’re working to make Ballistic available in both regions and will provide an update when we have news to share. 

Round By Round

In Ballistic, players are sorted into two teams at the start of the match: attackers and defenders. Attackers aim to plant a reality-tearing Rift Point Device at one of two sites on the map, while defenders do their best to thwart the device from being planted and detonated.

The Rift Point Device

There are no respawns in Ballistic — a round is over if the Rift Point Device explodes, or either team is fully eliminated. After 6 rounds, players will swap sides, giving defenders a chance to be attackers and vice-versa. The game is over when either team has won 7 rounds total!

Go Ballistic!

You’ll start the game with a Ranger Pistol and 800 Credits. In Ballistic, Credits can be earned from scoring eliminations and planting the Rift Point Device, and spent within a match at the beginning of every round on additional items and weapons to bolster your chances of success.

Survive a round and you’ll keep all of your gear and shields for the next one, minus any consumable items you’ve used. You can drop weapons, smoke grenades, and flashbangs at any time for your teammates, and pick them up from eliminated players.

The Rift Point Device takes 45 seconds to detonate after it’s planted. If it’s successfully defended, you’ll want to move a fair distance away or run the risk of being eliminated in the device’s blast radius. Getting eliminated by the blast means losing any gear you may have.

You can check the scoreboard at any time during a Ballistic match to see how you and your teammates are doing, and to know what weapons and items your teammates are working with.

Assault rifles are the bread and butter of Ballistic, great for both medium and long range encounters. 

Shotguns are your best friend when it’s time to get up close and personal.

Quick and deadly, submachines are a weapons class that pairs well with the element of surprise.

By the time you hear one of these go off, it may be too late.

Trusted, reliable, compact, and excellent when you’re on a budget. 

Create a wall of smoke to obscure an enemy’s line of sight.

Toss in a Flashbang to blind opponents before skirmishing. But beware, you can blind yourself and your teammates if you’re not careful!

Flex Gadgets

Every Ballistic match starts with players on each team selecting one of five Flex Gadgets that they alone will be able to purchase and use during the match. Players can purchase the gadget they’ve selected and hold two of their Flex Gadgets in their inventory each round, which cannot be dropped or picked up from other players. When used correctly, Flex Gadgets can have a huge impact on the outcome of a round.

• Select the Proximity Mine to place a damaging mine down on the floor, wall, or ceiling to surprise an unsuspecting enemy. They can be picked back up and placed again and will explode if shot. Great for booby-trapping sites when defending!
• The Bubble Shield allows for throwing down a temporary protective bubble that’s impervious to bullets and projectiles such as grenades. It’s great for providing a shield for your team as you storm onto a site.
• The Recon Grenade gadget marks any enemies detected nearby where it’s thrown, even through walls. Throw a Recon gadget onto a site before entering to get a read on who might be waiting to get the drop on you.
• Old faithful! A thrown Frag Grenade will bounce and explode, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Careful — you’ll take damage from your own grenades (though your allies will not). Great for flushing players out from behind cover.
• The Impulse Grenade gadget is a disruptive tool that launches enemies and allies away. It has many creative uses, such as launching teammates onto a site from afar.

Unranked & Ranked

Unranked play offers a more casual Ballistic experience if you’re just looking to have fun with friends or try out the mode. This is a great place to practice your aim and get a feel for the Flex Gadgets. If a player drops from an Unranked match, another player will be added as a backfill. After an Unranked match ends, players have the option to remain on the same server.

Ranked is for those who want to test their talents against other players in a more competitive environment. Ranked matches will not backfill players should someone leave — if you leave a Ranked match, a rank penalty will be applied and you will not be able to join another match for a period of time. 

Players who disconnect from a match have a 3-minute grace period to reconnect before the penalty is applied. More information can be found by clicking on your current rank on the bottom right of the screen while in the lobby for Ballistic, then selecting “Leaver Penalties”. These penalties may change over time to ensure that players who join a Ranked match play their best and stay for the whole match.

Unlike Ranked Battle Royale and Reload, matchmaking in Ranked Ballistic is based on the average rank of your party, not your party’s highest-ranking member. We’ll be closely monitoring feedback around Ranked matchmaking and will make adjustments as needed.

The winning team gains rank in Ballistic and the losing team loses rank. The exact amount each player gains or loses is influenced by the following (in order from most to least impactful): their current rank, rounds won, rounds lost, eliminations, and assists. AFK or leaving players will have an additional rank loss. Your rank will be protected if you lose your first match of the day.

Settings Options for Ballistic

Adjust your settings to fit your playstyle. New “Reticle & Damage Feedback” options have been added under Game UI in the Settings menu. You can now customize and set the following:

• Show Spread (First Person) – Toggle whether the reticle will expand to show your weapon’s spread.
• Show Recoil (First Person) – Toggle whether the reticle will move away from the screen center to show recoil.

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Light the fuse. Ballistic launches in Early Access on December 11, 2024!

The world of LEGO® Fortnite was first assembled one year ago, and it’s grown a lot since then. We’re excited to share that LEGO Fortnite has a new name — LEGO Fortnite Odyssey!

When you head into Discover, you’ll see LEGO Fortnite is now its own unique category within Fortnite. There, you’ll find LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, LEGO Group-made islands, creator-made LEGO islands, and LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, a new social roleplay experience launching on December 12!

In LEGO Fortnite Odyssey the Storm King has thundered onto the scene in the survival mode’s latest update: Storm Chasers! With his storm-wild legion, led by Raven, the Storm King has everything he needs to complete his sinister quest to consume all. It’s up to you and your friends to stop him!

Find the Storm Chaser Village, meet new friends, and build up the strength to take down this electrifying evil. As you go about your journey, battle all-new foes, brave perilous dungeons, and build powerful new weapons using improved crafting mechanics.

Your Journey Begins With the Storm Chaser Village!

You’re not the only one trying to fight back against the Storm King… so are the Storm Chasers! You’ll find this heroic ensemble of do-gooders, including their determined leader Carl Ruckus and the big-brained Meteorologist Dr. Borrasca, taking cover in the Storm Chaser Village.

As you get to know the crew, they’ll give you goals to complete while you’re out on your adventures that’ll help you progress toward your ultimate goal of defeating the Storm King. Got various requests to complete? Keep track of your progress using your handy Journal! From here, you can also pin goals to your HUD to easily track them from across your current world.

Head Out Into the Storm

You’re gonna need more than an umbrella to deal with these storms. The Storm King’s invasion has warped the very fabric of reality, causing enormous storm systems to appear at random locations across the map!

There are tons of secrets waiting for those brave enough to venture into these shrouded areas… just try not to get zapped by Lightning Strikes as you explore.

You’ll find a Storm Dungeon at the center of the storms, each of which holds a fragment of the Storm King’s electrifying power at its core. Navigate your way through the dangers to strike a blow to his almighty influence, and get one step closer to liberating your world. Just be careful as the closer you get to the end, the bigger the dangers you’ll have to contend with!

Once you conquer a Storm Dungeon, the surrounding storm will disappear – meaning you’re free to explore the area without fear of being zapped. But it won’t take long for the Storm King’s thunderous might to recharge. After 24 hours, conquered Storm Dungeons are reborn with new pathways, dangers, and puzzles. Be prepared to conquer a new challenge every time!

Introducing the Villains!

Prepare to take on the Storm King’s Acolytes! This ferocious faction of fanatics is causing havoc throughout the worlds of LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. Keep your eyes peeled for the Acolyte’s most Elite units, who have special abilities granted to them by the villainous king himself. Be wary of the Storm Crawlers too, they give a nasty shock!

Raven

The Storm King’s right-hand man! Raven will appear somewhere within the world after you’ve helped the Storm Chasers significantly advance their village. Defeat this fearsome foe, and you’ll be able to break the arcane lock keeping a mysterious gateway at the centre of your world’s largest storm closed…

Raven

The Storm King

Send this menacing monarch back to his own dimension! Step through the gateway after taking down Raven and you’ll be teleported to the Storm King’s lair. This multi-stage boss battle will be the ultimate test of your wits, battle skills, and survival instincts — bringing along some friends for reinforcements is highly recommended.

Emerge victorious, and you’ll be well-rewarded for your heroic efforts with epic loot! Drops include the Thunderclap Blade, Cyclone Pickaxe, and Shatterhorn Fragments, which you can use to craft powerful weapons and improved tools. But the fight isn’t over just yet… After 24 hours, the Storm King will power back up! Gather your friends and take him down again to earn more rewards.

The Storm King

New Adventure? New Gameplay Mechanics!

The Storm Chasers Update comes with an electrifying number of gameplay improvements, from an overhaul of progression systems to all-new crafting systems.

Progress your adventure anywhere, anytime

From the dusty sands to the frozen wildlands — the enemy difficulty has now been equalized across biomes, giving you the freedom to take your adventure anywhere you choose! To improve balance further, the health and damage of enemies have also been adjusted across the board.

Component-based Crafting

Build your way out of any situation, with whatever you’ve got to hand. The Storm Chasers Update introduces Component-based crafting, meaning you’ve now got more flexibility to decide which materials you’d like to use to build your favorite weapons and tools. But think carefully, as the quality of the materials you decide to use when crafting will affect the attributes and rarity of the end result.

Several improvements have also been made to resource-gathering to make it more intuitive. Wood, Stone, Metal, Gem, and Rift are each assigned a Power Tier that conveys their rarity, with Wood being the lowest (Common) and Rift being the highest (Legendary).

The Legendary Forge

Build your ultimate end-game weapon! The Legendary Forge is an upgrade station you can build to boost your gear to new heights. Imbue a Tier 4 weapon or Tool with Rift Crystals, unlocking its yet-untapped potential. You must then use the Rifted item to increase the Rift energy flowing through it, until it evolves into its final form, unlocking hidden stats! The Storm King won’t know what hit him.

Down but Not Out

Peely is down, someone help him up! When you run out of health, other players and NPCs can now revive you and get you back into battle.

Vehicle-Guided Builds

Travel the world in style with these new guided Builds! The Lil’ Barge is just the thing for minifigures who prefer to keep dry while navigating the waters, while the speedy Storm Chaser will get you from A to B in no time. You can unlock these Builds by progressing through the Storm King’s Questline.

Bring along a friend with Couch Co-Op!

The Storm King will fall twice as fast with two heroes! LEGO Fortnite Odyssey is fully compatible with split-screen on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Here’s a quick reminder on how to access split-screen in LEGO Fortnite:

• Start Fortnite and go to the LEGO Fortnite Lobby.
• Connect the second controller.
• Select the second player’s console account. (Note: Guest and Quick Play console accounts are not supported.)
• After picking a console account, Fortnite will automatically ask the player to link their Epic account. (If they link their Epic account, they can access their Locker Outfits, Passes, Quests, and other progress.)
• After the second player is logged into Fortnite, they will appear in the Lobby.
• Hold onto your bricks… Split-screen mode will automatically begin when you start LEGO Fortnite!

LEGO Pass: Chill & Thrill

Taking down the Storm King is thirsty work, so grab a refreshment at Peely’s Juice Bar! This Decor Bundle is just one of the oddities you’ll find to add to your Odyssey in the Chill & Thrill LEGO Pass!

The Chill & Thrill LEGO Pass will use the newly announced progression system. That means it’ll be included as part of Crew and will be progressed using XP acquired from any source across Fortnite! This pass will also have only one track, including free and premium rewards.

There are five Decor Bundles you can grab for free in the Chill & Thrill Pass, as well as two Loading Screens, three Player Banners, and the Raven’s Mausoleum Build. They say it’s where villains like to roost.

You’ll be able to unlock an additional 11 Decor Bundles by purchasing the Premium Reward Track upgrade for 1,400 V-Bucks, including the Lounge Tent and Arcade Tent! There are also extra Builds up for grabs, including the Main Stage Build as the final Premium reward in the Pass.

After purchasing the Premium Reward Track upgrade, you’ll instantly unlock the Raven Team Syd Outfit. Whether you’re using its LEGO Style or Fortnite Style, it’s hauntingly cheerful.

Heads-up! The LEGO Chill & Thrill Pass will be available to progress until March 11 at 4 AM ET. Its free rewards, premium rewards, and the Raven Team Syd Outfit reward are not exclusive to the Pass, as you may be able to purchase them in the Fortnite Shop later.

Unlock the Mr Dappermint Outfit!

Want to look minty fresh during your battle against the Storm King? Connect your LEGO and Epic Games accounts together from December 10, and you’ll automatically unlock the Mr Dappermint Outfit, as well as the Explorer Emilie Outfit!

Already linked your accounts? Then the Mr Dappermint Outfit will be waiting for you in your Locker when the promotion begins.

Quality-of-Life Improvements

Here are some of the other gameplay improvements you can expect to see when the Storm Chasers Update launches on December 10:

Gameplay & Exploration Enhancements

• All melee attacks now have increased range.
• Jump height has been slightly increased.
• Stamina consumption has been reduced while sprinting and swimming.
• Player inventory size has been increased.
• Text chat support has been added
• Caves and Bus Stations will now appear on your Minimap from further away.
• You can now use Stations in the rain.
• More goals and locations are now marked on the Map.
• You’ll no longer take damage from Cold or Warm. However, you will still take damage while Freezing or Burning.
• Added the Slurp Launcher! Use it to heal yourself and your friends.

Balancing & Progression Improvements

• Run for your life! Enemies way above your current power level will now be marked with a Threat Indicator.
• One Shot Protection has been reworked to make it more forgiving.
• Increased the maximum durability of many items.
• Increased starting health on new worlds from three to five hearts.
• Village upgrade rewards and villager job rewards have been reworked to streamline progression.
• Chests will now reward loot better aligned with your in-game progress.
• You’ll now encounter tougher foes after making significant progress in the game.
• Brutes now inflict less damage but have more health.
• Damage and health of enemies in Expert worlds have been reduced.
• Enemies in Cozy Worlds now inflict less damage and have less health.
• Storm Wild enemies now inflict less damage.
• Knockback on player weapons and enemy attacks have been adjusted

Crafting Additions & Tweaks

• All max item stack sizes have been increased to 80.
• The cost of crafting Storage Chests has been reduced.
• Simple, Powered, and Steerable Wheels are now lighter, resulting in improved buoyancy in water.
• Coconut and Banana trees now drop wood.
• Metal Plates have been added for use in several recipes. Craft them from any type of metal ore.
• Consuming Storm Fruit and Storm Smoothies will allow you to stay in Storms longer without being teleported back.
• Storm Runes have been added. Acquire these via Storm Rune Tomes.
• Soil Plots have been added, which can be made with Snow and Sand.
• Amber has been swapped with Obsidian in the Desert cliffs, and Amber has been added to Grassland caves along with Copper.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue with the reward display in the Rebel Village Square.
• Addressed some server crashes that occur while in caves.
• Fixed a rare crash that occurs when enemies are deciding who to target.
• Corrected cases where the player gets out of sync with flying vehicles.
• Fixed some rare crashes when loading into worlds and generating terrain.
• Fixed cases where players lose some control inputs after riding Klombo.
• Addressed some instances of NPCs and animals spawning beneath the ground.
• Fixed a bug where a number of prefab building pieces were not being unlocked in Survival Worlds.
• Fixed the naming of a number of building pieces so they’re clearer.
• Addressed the looping collision audio involving Dynamic Objects and Swivels.

Make new friends, explore the sights, move into your dream home, and start building your lifestyle in LEGO® Fortnite Brick Life! It’s an all-new social roleplay experience in the LEGO Fortnite world, launching on December 12!

At launch, LEGO Fortnite Brick Life will be available on all platforms and regions where Fortnite is supported, with the exception of South Korea.

What is LEGO Fortnite Brick Life?

Pack up your bricks and pieces and step into an ever-evolving city, where you can build your own stories by interacting with both the environment and your fellow residents.

Gather your friends (and make new ones!) as you explore vibrant locales, like sunset-drenched beaches and the mysterious Mourndale Academy, alongside 31 other players. Become the ultimate socialite and hang out in restaurants, house parties, and rooftop clubs. Activities in LEGO® Fortnite Brick Life are better together too; host a band practice down the beach, grab a bite to eat with friends, or race through the streets on hoverboards.

You’ll also decorate your own home with a wide range of LEGO furniture, afforded by taking on an assortment of jobs — from a mystical Fortune Teller to a hard-working Sushi Chef.

Start your dream job

First things first, you’re going to need to make a living — which means you’ll need to get a job! Whatever you fancy, there’s a profession for everyone in Brick Bay. Here are just a few of the different roles you can take:

• Courier – Deliver parcels to other Brick Bay residents!

• Academy Professor  – Share your knowledge with the class at Moundale Academy.

• Security Officer – Make sure crime doesn’t pay.

• Scoundrel – Prank fellow city-goers.

• Sushi Chef – Serve up the tastiest fish in Brick Bay!

• Bobom Milk Tea Bobarista – Serve Brick Bay’s most refreshing beverage.

• Fortune Teller – What does your future hold? New furniture!

Fancy a career change? Go right ahead! In Brick Bay, you can take up a new job whenever you feel like it — no interview required! Try out all the different professions until you find your favorites. Keep an eye on your in-game Phone too, as businesses will occasionally send out calls for help.

Own your dream home

Where will you go to relax after a hard day’s work? There are several empty lots found throughout the city where you can place a home — ranging from cozy suburban houses to sleek apartments and luxurious penthouses. Pick and purchase your very own home, then customize it to your heart’s content!

But before you get to that, you’ll need some stuff to decorate it with. Open up your Phone to access the Furniture Catalogue, where you’ll find a huge assortment of items you can use to personalize your new place! If you’re looking for something more unique, stop by the Furniture Shop right down the block, which regularly has brand-new items.

Already got some Decor Bundles and Builds boxed up and ready to go? Then you can use these in LEGO Fortnite Brick Life too — just look for the cross-compatible icon in your Locker.

Please note: While most Decor Bundles and Builds from LEGO Fortnite Odyssey are cross-compatible with LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, a small selection of especially large Builds will not be available for use at launch. However, these will be supported in the near future, so stay tuned for updates!

Explore and meet new residents

After a hard day’s work, unwind with your friends! There’s absolutely tons to see and do across Brick Bay, so grab your best pals and see what’s out there. As you get to know the city, you’ll meet new LEGO faces as well as other players. Say hello to those you meet who are out and about using text chat. You can choose who you chat with in Fortnite’s Settings.

You can also interact using any Emotes or Jam Tracks (including the use of Jam Loops — a first for LEGO Fortnite!) in your Locker, providing they are compatible with the LEGO Fortnite universe. Don’t forget to show off your style using your existing Outfits, too.

Explore everything Brick Bay has to offer

There’s something for everyone in Brick Bay; you’ve just got to know where to find it! This bustling bricktropolis is full of interesting locales to explore, landmarks to admire, jobs to try out, and so much more. Not sure where to head first? Here are a few recommendations:

Town Square

There’s nothing square about this Town Square. As the center of Brick Bay, it’s the ideal place to meet your friends for a coffee and then head out for your urban adventures.

The Beach!

The purr-fect place to catch the sun! Head to the beach and get a tan on the sunbed, zip along the coast on a hoverboard, visit Cozy Paws Cafe, work out at MeowSwole’s Gym, or listen to tunes by the stage.

Mourndale Academy

It might be dark, but it’s full of bright ideas. Explore Brick Bay’s home of mystery and spellcasting. Be sure to stop by the school and check out a potion class!

The Rooftop Club Grand Opening!

Have you noticed some construction going on in the city? The Rooftop Club will have its grand opening on December 18, and you’re all invited! Pick out your best Outfit for when the doors open and prepare for a party overlooking the entire city. The Rooftop Club will be the first of many new additions opening up in Brick Bay. Stay tuned for more info!

How to play LEGO Fortnite Brick Life

Wondering where you need to go to start your city life? When you head into Discover — Fortnite’s main menu — you’ll now find LEGO Fortnite listed as its own unique category within Fortnite.

There, you’ll find LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, as well as LEGO Fortnite Odyssey (the original LEGO Fortnite survival experience, now with all-new features, characters, an electrifying villain, and a new name!) and any creator-made or LEGO Fortnite Islands. Simply select “LEGO Fortnite Brick Life” to start building your new city lifestyle!

Unlock the Chord Kahale and Mr Dappermint Outfits!

Planning to head to Brick Bay on mobile? Then you’ll be able to unlock the Chord Kahele Outfit, which comes with both LEGO ​​and Fortnite Styles! All you have to do is earn XP in Fortnite while playing through the Fortnite Mobile App, downloaded via the Epic Games Store or other supported storefronts, by February 21.

Please note: The Chord Kahele Outfit is not exclusive to this promotion and may appear in the Shop at a later date.

Connect your LEGO and Epic Games accounts together beginning December 10 and you’ll also automatically unlock the Mr Dappermint Outfit! Already linked your accounts? Then this Outfit will be waiting for you in your Locker when the promotion begins. Players who are linking their accounts for the first time will also unlock the Explorer Emilie Outfit.

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Be whoever you want to be in LEGO Fortnite Brick Life. The city gates open December 12!

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Here are the patch notes for today’s new Fortnite update (v33.00 / 1.000.159 / 4.48) which introduces chapter 6, season 1: Hunters.

Yesterday, Epic Games concluded Fortnite Chapter 5 with a concert live event that provided players with a glimpse of what to expect in the chapter.

Leading up to the new chapter, Epic Games provided us with enough teases to give us an idea of what to expect in the Hunters season.

The Battle Pass skins were revealed ahead of time including the Godzilla collaboration.

Now, we have the full patch notes for today’s v33.00 / 4.48 / 1.000.159 update which we’ve included below.

Fortnite 1.000.159 / 4.48 / v33.00 Update Patch Notes – 12/1/24

As the wind blows, the sun rises on a beautiful new island, shrouded in mystery and mystical energy. In its darkest corners, demons dwell, wreaking havoc with their masks of chaotic power. Great heroes must rise to drive back the ancient evils that roam this land. Become a ronin and cut through the darkness to find the light in Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 6 Season 1: 鬼 HUNTERS (Demon Hunters)!

Legends Come to Life

Welcome to the Chapter 6 map, where cherry blossoms fall on soil long-protected by spiritual forces and timeworn magic. It’s here you’ll make a name for yourself as a demon hunter.

Ancient Architecture

Virtue is found in tradition. Vanquish the lesser demons laying siege to the grand structure of the Warrior’s Watch, train for combat duty at Flooded Frogs, or ascend the mountain peak to test your mettle against foes at Shogun’s Solitude.

Modern Marvels

The dense commercial district of Seaport City redefines close quarters, while the Shining Span connects it to neighboring villages such as Canyon Crossing, a cliffside getaway complete with competing bun shops.

Supernatural Secrets

In-between the serene landscapes lies sacred ground such as the overgrown Magic Mosses with its obelisks and underground treasures and the Nightshift Forest, where the sun does not shine. Watching over it all is The Great Turtle, a venerable old soul, searching for its lost partner.

Ready Your Blade

Dispel the spreading darkness by hunting the dangerous Shogun X, a powerful demon warrior that rampages across the island gathering spirit energy. Defeat Shogun X for the Wanderer Medallion, which grants infinite stamina and invisibility while sprinting.

Beware of Night Rose, whose spirit has been known to stalk those who enter her domain with surprise attacks from another realm. She drops the Night Rose Medallion on elimination, which makes your weapons reload themselves.

Magic & Gunpowder

Chapter 6 Season 1 introduces new weapon Expertise Quests, where completing combat quests such as damaging or eliminating players with certain weapons will reward XP and unlock the option to purchase a Legendary version of that weapon type from characters on the map.

All traditional weapons in Battle Royale Chapter 6 will be hitscan! Chapter 6 features futuristic firearms such as the Holo Twister Assault Rifle, Fury Assault Rifle, Veiled Precision SMG, Surgefire SMG, Sentinel Pump, Twinfire Auto Shotgun, and Oni Shotgun.

Unsheath the devastatingly precise Typhoon Blade and unleash a flurry of rapid strikes. While wielding it, you’ll consume less stamina while sprinting and sprint faster.

Lesser demons around the island will drop their masks of power when defeated. Don the Fire Oni Mask and launch homing flame projectiles for big damage, or teleport with the Void Oni Mask to reposition and outplay opponents!

Sprites, Sprite Shrines, and Boons

Endearing and helpful, Sprites are the living representation of Magic returned to the Island. Found roving all over, these innocent creatures provide unique effects.

• Air Sprites can be thrown to create an updraft wind vortex that can send you flying with a glider redeploy. The vortex can also damage builds and launch vehicles.
• Water Sprites can be thrown to create a healing fountain that restores health and shields to nearby players.
• Earth Sprites will consume items you feed them in exchange for a reward.

Bring a Sprite to one of the forgotten Sprite Shrines around the Island to revitalize them and gain a powerful Boon. Boons, which drop from bosses and can also be found in Chests, are consumed on pickup and persist even after elimination.

• Fire Boon – Reload your weapons faster.
• Void Boon – Eliminating players reveals other players nearby.
• Wind Boon – Move faster while your Pickaxe is equipped.
• Water Boon – Swimming grants Health and Shields to yourself and nearby swimming squadmates.

Ride in Style

Calling all speed freaks! Leave enemies in the dust with the new Rogue Bike, a modern motorcycle great for popping wheelies and doing donuts. You can also put pedal to metal in the Void Burn, a sporty high-performance two-door that’ll swiftly get you where you want to be.

New Movement Features

Chapter 6 adds Ledge Jump, Roll Landing, Wall Kick, and Wall Scramble to the core movement of Fortnite! These new movement features will be universally applied across Battle Royale, Reload, Fortnite OG, and Creator-made islands.

Ledge Jump

• Parkour! Jump while sprinting very close to a ledge, be it a cliff or a rooftop, and you’ll perform a Ledge Jump! Ledge Jumps will send you farther, allowing you to reach places you normally wouldn’t be able to. Hit a Ledge Jump with some speed for some serious hang time.

Roll Landing

• Keep it moving. Chapter 6 introduces Roll Landing, where holding Jump or tapping it just before hitting the ground while falling will cause you to do a barrel roll, restoring some stamina in the process.

Wall Kick

• Jumping against a vertical surface to your side while in the air will allow you to perform a Wall Kick! Wall Kicks will launch you off of walls in the direction of your choosing. Weave Wall Kicks into your traversal and combat maneuvers to keep your foes on their toes. You can mantle, hit a Roll Landing, or even perform another Wall Kick off of a Wall Kick!

Wall Scramble

• Jumping against a vertical surface in front of you will allow for a Wall Scramble! Reach that high ledge by taking a few big strides up a wall. If it’s mantle-able, you’ll mantle up automatically. Press Jump at any point while doing a Wall Scramble to perform a Wall Kick.

Introducing Simple Edit

Simple Edit, a new build setting you can toggle on in the Settings menu, allows for editing builds with a single button press. The resulting edit is based on the part of the building you’re looking at rather than being painted manually — it automatically executes building edits immediately, removing the step of selecting tiles altogether.

Simple Edit makes editing on the fly a breeze, and it should also prove helpful for players who are new to building in Fortnite or interested in learning. Simple Edit allows for a smaller subset of edits to choose from, and masters of the current edit system will have more edit options available.

As with any major addition to Fortnite, we’ll be gathering data and feedback on Simple Edit and may make adjustments to the system in the future.

Slay the Demons with the 鬼 HUNTERS Battle Pass

Grab the 鬼 HUNTERS Battle Pass for 1,000 V-Bucks and unlock premium rewards by earning XP anywhere in Fortnite. You can earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks back by progressing the pass, along with some seriously stellar Outfits:

• Nyanja (unlocked right away!): Two-tailed trickster.
• Jade: Discover the Island’s myths.
• Kendo: A wandering rōnin with a restless spirit.
• Daigo: Man of a thousand faces.
• Shadow Blade Hope: See through the shadows.
• Disney’s Hero Baymax: Ready to be your hero.
• The Night Rose: A fearsome demon warrior, bound by ancient duty.

The legends are true. Become a true Titan as Godzilla! The Godzilla Evolved Outfit will be available from Battle Pass Quests in January, which you can complete in any experience! This Battle Pass will be available to progress in until February 21 at 2 AM ET.

Chapter 6 Season 1 Competitive

Read the Chapter 6 Season 1 Competitive Details blog for information on Ranked Cups, Divisional Cups, and other competitive offerings this season. All items will be tournament-legal to start in Chapter 6 Season 1 — feedback will be closely monitored and changes will be made as necessary.

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Players are wondering if the Fortnite servers are down for the today (November 30th / 1st December 2024). Here’s what you need to know.

Epic Game began teasing a new chapter and season of Fortnite, Chapter 6 Season 1: Hunters, a few days ago on social media.

The Battle Pass skins for the new season were released a few days ago which also teased the Godzilla collaboration with leakers confirming Kong will be coming to the Fortnite world.

With Epic Games concluding Chapter 5 and Fortnite Remix with a live event, the Fortnite servers are now offline on 30th November 2024 / 1st December 2024, and players are wondering why.

Here’s what we know about the current server status and the expected time and date when the Fortnite servers will be back online.

Are the Fortnite Servers Down Right Now? November 30 / December 1 2024

Yes, the Fortnite servers are currently down on November 30 / December 1 2024.

In the blog post announcing the recent Fortnite Remix: The Finale live event, Epic Games stated that the event would conclude Chapter 5, however, players could still play the game after the event.

Epic Games has since announced server maintenance downtime and currently, the Fortnite servers are currently down and the game will be unplayable until the release of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1: Hunters.

The new Chapter of Fortnite will launch on 1st December 2024, but as of writing, there’s no information as to when the Fortnite servers will be back online.

Whilst you’re waiting for the Fortnite servers to be back online, why not read the below information on what players can expect to see in Chapter 6, Season 1: Hunters.

What to Expect in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1: Hunters

As with all new seasons of Fortnite, we’re getting a brand new Battle Pass. Here’s a look at the skins and other cosmetics that’ll be available in the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 Battle Pass:

A new chapter also means a brand new map and thanks to data miners, we already have the mini map for the chapter 6:

Hitscan will be returning to the game which means the removal of bullet drop. A new AR has been confirmed with the below image.

Epic Games will also be introducing new movement mechanics including the ability to wall jump and roll after landing after being in the air.

Godzilla will enter the Fortnite universe as both a skin and boss.

A giant turtle POI will be in the new chapter and will move around the map.

We’ll have more information on the new season shortly along with full patch notes for the latest chapter of Fortnite Battle Royale.

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Here’s everything players need to know about today’s Fortnite Remix: The Finale live event including the time it’ll start and how players can join.

It’s been less than a month since the start of Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix, but it’s already coming to an end to make way for Chapter 6.

We’ve already seen what Fortnite Chapter 6 has to offer with Epic Games showcasing the Battle Pass for the new season ahead of time.

We also know Godzilla will be featured in the new season along with leaks suggesting Kong making an appearance at some point during the first season of chapter 6.

With much to look forward to in the new chapter, it’s hard not to overlook today’s new Fortnite Remix: The Finale event.

However, some players are still looking forward to the event, and here’s all the information players need to know.

Fortnite Remix The Finale Live Event Start Time – November 30 2024

Epic Games released a blog post announcing that the Fortnite Remix The Finale will take place on 30 November 2025 at 2 PM ET / 7 PM GMT / 8 PM CST.

Here’s the loading screen for the event:

Here’s the full blog post:

Chapter 2 Remix culminates in an end-of-Chapter crescendo with Remix: The Finale taking over the Battle Royale Island on November 30, 2024, at 2 PM ET. This in-game concert event connects dreamscapes from Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and Juice WRLD!

The concert will include a new single from Snoop Dogg, “Another Part Of Me (feat. Sting)”, as well as the exclusive world premiere of an all-new Juice WRLD track, “Empty Out Your Pockets.” 

Log into Fortnite early on November 30 to beat the queue, and join Remix: The Finale from the Homebar in Discover (the top row) to watch the show when it starts at 2 PM ET. We intend to run an encore of the performance later in the day on November 30 assuming no technical issues arise. Check Fortnite’s social accounts and in-game messages after the first show ends for more details.

Taking Over the WRLD

Additionally, the Wishing Well Jam Track and Armed and Dangerous Jam Track will become available in the Shop at 7 PM ET on November 21! More Juice WRLD items will enter the Fortnite Shop on November 27 at 7 PM ET, including the WRLD Takeover Bundle, available for 2600 V-Bucks*, which features all of the below.

• Juice WRLD Outfit (includes reactive dreampop style)
• Studded Skull Back Bling (includes reactive dreampop style)
• Lean Wit Me Jam Track
• Lucid Dreams Jam Track*
• 999 Wrap
• WRLD Keys Keytar

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*Update (November 21, 2024): The WRLD Takeover Bundle has been updated to include the Lucid Dreams Jam Track and will be available for 2600 V-Bucks.

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Content Creation – Remix: The Finale

Content Creators in the Support-A-Creator (SAC) program will be able to monetize VODs of Chapter 2 Remix: The Finale on YouTube for a seven-day period following the conclusion of the event. No takedown notifications should occur for this content during this time.

• In order to monetize your Chapter 2 Remix content, you need to link your YouTube and Support-A-Creator accounts.
• IMPORTANT: When uploading the content to YouTube, be sure to upload it as Unlisted or Public. If you upload the video as Private, it’s possible you could receive a monetization claim on your video.
• For uploading the content on other platforms, refer to the channel’s platform policies for tips on how to avoid copyright strikes.

Although unlikely, if you do receive a claim on any SAC content, there may be a short delay in YouTube processing the release of the claim. During this time, please do not dispute the claim.

Not in SAC? Don’t worry, you can still share your highlights from the experience. However, you will not be able to monetize this content on YouTube.

Please note: For Twitch creators streaming Chapter 2 Remix: The Finale, we cannot prevent your VODs or clips from getting flagged by third-party copyright detection systems. The general recommendation is to disable VODs/clips when streaming the experience. For more information, see Twitch’s DMCA & Copyright FAQs help page.

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Here are the patch notes and server downtime information for today’s new Fortnite update 4.47 / 1.000.158 released on 21st November 2024.

It’s been just over two weeks since Epic Games released a new season of Fortnite. Since then, we’ve had some updates that have brought some new content to the game.

Last week, Epic released an update that included the reload map rotation and Ice Spice making her way into the game as a skin and an NPC.

Epic Games announced that a new Fortnite update will be released today, v32.11 / 4.47. Here’s all the information you need to know about the new release including server downtime information and early patch notes.

Fortnite Server Downtime Status Today – November 21, 2024

When Epic Games releases a new Fortnite update, they need to take the servers down for scheduled maintenance to prepare them for the new release.

Today’s v32.11 (4.47 / 1.000.158) update is no different, and Epic has announced when the Fortnite servers will go offline for scheduled maintenance.

In a tweet released on the official Fortnite Status Twitter account, Epic stated that the servers will go offline at 4 AM ET / 9 AM GMT / 10 AM CET with matchmaking being disabled shortly beforehand.

Here’s the tweet from the Fortnite Status account:

Whilst Epic never releases information as to when the servers will be back online, based on the last few updates, we’d expect them to back up at roughly 7 AM ET / 12 PM GMT / 1 PM CET.

We’ll update this section of the article as soon as the servers are online.

Fortnite 1.000.158 / 4.47 / v32.11 Update Patch Notes – 11/21/24

Today’s Fortnite 4.47 / 1.000.158 / 32.11 update is the final update before chapter 6 releases.

According to leaders, we should see the Juice WRLD skins released along with the landmarks that’ll be available to visit on the map.

We should see some leaks released for the live event that’ll take place to close out the season along with other leaks for cosmetics.

We’ll also have kicks added to the game, to which Epic has released information regarding the release including upcoming drops:

Tie your virtual laces and drop in with fresh footwear as Kicks come to Fortnite on November 21! Kicks are a new Cosmetic type that can be equipped in your Locker, adding true-to-life and Fortnite original shoes to your Outfits for a new look.

The arrival of Kicks will be marked by a free universal ‘Show ‘Em Off’ emote! Just head to the shop between November 21 at 7 PM ET and December 1 at 7 PM ET to claim it for 0 V-Bucks. Kick out those Kicks and flaunt your collection to friends and foes alike.

Unboxing the News

For players with the Remix Pass, your first pair, the iconic Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Black Toe Reimagined’, will be usable once v32.11 goes live!

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Black Toe Reimagined’

Starting on November 21, new Kicks will also be featured in their own section in the Shop, with new styles debuting regularly. The first four drops will all feature Nike Shoes, Jordan Shoes, or Fortnite originals.

KICKS DROP 1

Four classic sneakers arrive in the first week of drops and will be in the Shop from November 21 to 26. Step back in time with the Nike Cortez OG, reach for the stars with the Nike Air Foamposite, rev things up a notch with the Nike Shox R4, or rep your inner shark with the Chomp Stompers.

• Nike Cortez Leather OG – 800 V-Bucks

• Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Galaxy’ – 1,000 V-Bucks

• Nike Shox R4 ‘Comet Red’ – 1,000 V-Bucks

• Chomp Stompers – 600 V-Bucks

KICK DROP 2

From November 22 to 26, it’s all about the legendary Air Jordan, with four new pairs arriving in the Shop. Slip on the classic Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Palomino’, opt for the iconic Air Jordan 3 ‘Black Cement-Gray’ or embrace the beloved style of the Air Jordan 11 ‘Black/Gym Red’ and prestigious Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Manila’.

• Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Palomino’– 800 V-Bucks

• Air Jordan 3 ‘Black Cement-Gray’ – 1,000 V-Bucks

• Air Jordan 11 ‘Black/Gym Red’ – 1,000 V-Bucks

• Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Manila’ – 1,000 V-Bucks

What’s Compatible?

Kicks are standalone cosmetic items that replace the original shoes on compatible outfits. At launch, Kicks will be equipable with over 500 existing outfits, with more than 95% of Outfits expected to be compatible by Spring of 2025. Existing shoes that appear on Outfits are not interchangeable with other Outfits. Kicks do not provide a competitive advantage, and will not be usable in LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, Save the World, with Player Reference or Dance Mannequin Devices in Creative or UEFN, nor in LEGO or Fall Guys Creator Islands.

When purchasing a new pair of Kicks from the Shop, you can click on the new Kicks Usability button on the product page to see which Outfits in your Locker are compatible with Kicks. You can also filter your owned Outfits in Locker for those that are usable with Kicks. Or, you can check out the Fortnite Kicks Outfit compatibility page, which has the full list of currently compatible Outfits.

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Here is the current Fortnite server status on November 2nd, 2024.

We’re at the end of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3, and as expected, the new season of Fortnite will be Remix Chapter 2.

The new season will include map locations from the Fortnite Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 maps. However, there’s not much information regarding what POIs will be on the latest Battle Royale map.

The Fortnite Remix The Prelude Event just concluded. During the event, Ice Spice and Snoop Dogg. As part of Snoop Dogg’s performance, we saw a sneak peek at a new map location, Snoop Dogg’s mansion, which will take the place of the agency that was found on the original Chapter 2 map.

We then got a short glimpse of the Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice Fortnite skin that’ll be coming to the game in the new season.

The live performance concluded with a trailer for the new season which included a better look at the new Battle Pass skins.

Here’s a list of the Battle Pass skins:

• Chaos Director (unlocked right away!): Chaos reigns.
• 1-Ball: Sink all the right shots.
• Undercover Skye: She’s got the Guff stuff.
• Meowdas: One classy cat.
• Dynamo TNTina: Strike a match and light the fuse.

You can check out the full patch notes here.

The Fortnite servers are currently down on November 2nd, and here’s all the information we have.

Fortnite Servers Down Right Now – November 2nd 2024 (11/02/24)

When Epic Games releases their biweekly update or a new season, they need to take the Fortnite servers offline, and today is no different.

Epic Games tweeted on the official Fortnite Status account that the Fortnite servers will go down at 2 AM ET / 6 AM GMT for scheduled maintenance.

As always, matchmaking will be disabled shortly beforehand, likely thirty minutes before the servers go offline.

Here’s the tweet announcing the downtime:

When Will the Fortnite Servers Be Back Up?

Whenever the Fortnite servers go down for scheduled maintenance in preparation for a new update, Epic Games never releases any information regarding how long they’ll be down or when they’ll be back online.

With normal updates, the servers are usually down for three hours. However, the release of a new season usually comes with longer Fortnite server downtime.

We’d expect the Fortnite servers to be back online at roughly 7 AM ET / 11 AM GMT on November 2nd, 2024.

Be sure to check back on this article periodically as we’ll update you with the latest on the Fortnite server status.

Remember, you can take a look at the patch notes for the new season of Fortnite over here.

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Here are the patch notes for the new season of Fortnite, Chapter 2 Remix.

Epic Games has been teasing the release of a new season of Fortnite Battle Royale for a week now, and data miners leaked what players can expect from the new season.

As we expected, the new season of Fortnite is a remix of Fortnite chapter 2. The season will be just under a month before the release of chapter 6.

Here’s the schedule for Fortnite chapter 2 remix:

The Fortnite Remix The Prelude event just concluded with live performances from both Ice Spice and Snoop Dogg, both of whom will be available as skins in the new season.

Here are the full patch notes for the Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix v32.00 (4.43 / 1.000.054) update.

Fortnite Update Today Patch Notes – Chapter 2 Remix – 4.43 / 1.001.054 – 11/01/24

elcome to Chapter 2, the Remix. The Island you knew is back, remixed and reimagined, with weekly location and loot drops inspired by the best of early Chapter 2 gameplay and some of the greatest music icons in history. In this time rewind, Snoop D-O-double-G heads up the Agency, the rap god Eminem sets up shop in the Grotto, hip hop princess Ice Spice lays claim to Shark Island, and the remix hits the finale with a celebration and tribute to the legend and icon, Juice WRLD. Push play, turn up the volume, and open up the vault in Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 2 Remix!

Snoop and Ice Spice dropped the mic in a surprise IRL concert just moments ago to kick off the Season. In case you missed the live broadcast, catch the full performance in-game at Risky Reels in the near future

This season is kicking off with a special, limited-time quest. Jump in once Chapter 2 Remix is live and earn 140K XP from any experience in Fortnite before November 11 at 12 AM ET to unlock the Midas-inspired Golden Scythe Pickaxe!

Drop In Like It’s Hot

The Chapter 2 map is back! Different locales will enter the scene each week as the featured artists make their debuts:

Week 1 (Starts Nov 2) – Snoop Dogg & The Doggpound

The Agency compound is now The Doggpound, the new headquarters and home base for Snoop’s enterprise.

The Doggfather will gift you Snoop’s Drum Gun Mythic if you can defeat him, and will join you as an ally!

This OG’s also the Icon for Fortnite Festival Season 6! You’ll be able to unlock his LBC ‘93 Dogg Outfit by picking up the Music Pass, and you’ll find the Snoop Dogg Outfit in the Shop.

Also in Week 1 – Meowdas at The Yacht & TNTina at the Oil Rig

Meowdas is swole ‘n gold, and whatever he says goes. Pay a visit to The Yacht and take him out to get the Peow Peow Rifle! And Dynamo TNTina is up to no good at the oil rig, she’ll drop the Ka-Boom Bow if you can manage to eliminate her.

Week 2 (Starts Nov 7) – His Name is Slim Shady (at the Grotto)

Abracadabra! Guess who’s back, bruh? Eminem is reaching into his bag of tricks to make a restaurant appear, Mom’s Spaghetti, in the Grotto cave… an area known for its window shoppers and convenient location.

Showed up to Spaghetti Grotto without a reservation? If you can defeat Eminem, he’ll join your cause and bestow you with his Mythic RG Minigun  — a lyrical minigun with a rapid-fire flow.

It’s only natural to be inspired after watching Slim in action. Pick up the new Rap Boy Reloaded Outfit when it hits the Shop in Week 2!

Week 3 (Starts Nov 14) – Ice Spice Headlines Shark Island

Grrah. Bow down, because Bronx baddie Ice Spice has dibs on Shark Island, now dubbed Ice Isle! You’ll love her plans for the place: Ice Isle will be a neon-lit, Y2K-dripped abandoned shopping mall with an ominous aura.

Defeat Ice to add her to your team and get Ice Spice’s Grappler and Ice Spice’s Rifle Mythics!

Coming for the crown each match? The Ice Spice Outfit and Rap Princess Ice Spice Outfit, both featuring Benny The Jeweler’s princess necklace, will be in the Shop starting in Week 3.

Week 4 (Starts Nov 21) – Legends Are Forever

It’s not a lucid dream. Draw your eye to the setting sun at the WRLD Point landmark arriving in Week 4.

Also in Week 4 – Remix: The Finale

Chapter 2 Remix is ending on a special note — catch the Remix: The Finale live event on November 30 at 2 PM ET! To honor Juice’s legacy and love for Fortnite, all players who log in between 1 AM ET on November 30 and 1 AM ET on December 1 will receive the cel-shaded Slayer Juice WRLD Outfit*. Stay tuned for more details on celebrating Juice WRLD and Remix: The Finale, later this month.

*The Slayer Juice WRLD Outfit will be available for purchase in the Shop at a later date if you can’t make the event or log in during the applicable window.

Motorboats, Choppas, and the ‘66 Cadillac DeVille

Commandeer Chapter 2’s Motorboats starting now and take to the skies when Choppas come back later in the Season! You’ll find the iconic 1966 Cadillac DeVille around the map all season long — it has hydraulics, bounces to music, and can jump in the air!

Ride low and slow with the Snoop Dogg | Cadillac Bundle which includes the 1966 Snoop Cadillac DeVille Car Body, three Snoop-themed decals, and Snoop Dogg White Wall Wheels — available in the Shop all season long.

Blasts from the Past

The vault is open, with returning items getting added to the loot pool every week! Some of the unvaulted items each week will remain for that week, be available for more than one week, or stay for the rest of the Season. Here’s some of what you can expect:

• Dual Pistols
• Tactical Shotgun
• Pump Shotgun
• Rapid Fire SMG
• Suppressed SMG
• Suppressed Assault Rifle
• Heavy Sniper Rifle
• Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle
• Hunting Rifle
• Rocket Launcher
• Grenade Launcher
• Remote Explosives
• Grenades
• Clingers
• Stink Bomb
• Mythic Goldfish
• Bandage Bazooka
• Boogie Bomb
  • Now plays Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot”!

Introducing Kicks…

The Island isn’t the only thing to be remixed and reimagined. We’re bringing self-expression to a whole new level with the introduction of Kicks (a.k.a. shoes), a new type of cosmetic included as part of the Remix Pass and dropping in the shop on November 12.

The initial lineup of Kicks will feature Nike and Jordan brands alongside Fortnite originals. Look out for other brands to join the lineup in the future! Kicks will be compatible with over 500 of the most popular Fortnite Outfits to start, with more than 95% of Outfits compatible by Spring of next year. While there are a few Outfits that are particularly challenging to style Kicks for, we’re working hard to make sure that as many Outfits as possible can throw on a fresh pair.

Score your first pair of Jordans when they unlock in the Remix Pass on November 12 with v32.10. This is only the beginning for Kicks, more info will hit before they launch in the shop!

Fortnite Original Kicks are not included in the Remix Pass, the first pair will be available in the Shop starting November 12.

…And the Remix Pass!

In addition to Kicks, the Remix Pass comes to Fortnite packed with over 70 new in-game rewards! A shorter Battle Pass than usual, you can unlock all the Pass’ rewards in just four weeks. Grab the Remix Pass for 950 V-Bucks (or included as part of your Fortnite Crew subscription) and earn up to 1,000 V-Bucks by progressing it!

Level up the Remix Pass by earning XP across Fortnite Battle Royale, creator-made islands, LEGO® Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. Here are the nostalgically new Outfits in the Pass:

• Chaos Director (unlocked right away!): Chaos reigns.
• 1-Ball: Sink all the right shots.
• Undercover Skye: She’s got the Guff stuff.
• Meowdas: One classy cat.
• Dynamo TNTina: Strike a match and light the fuse.

Fortnite Reload Desert Drop: New Map & Solos Mode

Battle Royale isn’t the only mode to run it back. Fortnite Reload Desert Drop also arrives on November 2 with the all-new Oasis Map and Solo Ranked + Unranked Modes. Featuring new takes on familiar spots like Paradise Palms, Shifty Shafts, and Lazy Links, you can rift, reboot, and reload solo or with your favorite Duo or Squads starting the same day as Chapter 2 Remix.

Starting November 12 with v32.10 the Reload map will rotate every 30 minutes between Oasis and the original Reload Venture map! When you’re in the lobby queuing up, you’ll be able to see which map is currently live and how much time is left until it swaps.

Paradise Palms

 

Sunburnt Shafts

 

Lizard Links

In Reload Solo, the core rules are the same, but all players have three lives total. When the respawn window closes, each extra life is converted into 50 additional non-regenerative Overshield (up to 100). For Zero Build, this is in addition to the 50 regenerative Overshield that all players have. Getting eliminated when you have no extra lives means getting sent back to the Lobby!

Reload’s loot pool is getting a refresh — here’s the full list of weapons you can expect to find around both maps:

Pistols

• Combat Pistol
• Suppressed Pistol
• Mammoth Pistol

Shotguns

• Auto Shotgun
• Striker Pump Shotgun
• Thunder Pump Shotgun
• Maven Auto Shotgun
• Ranger Shotgun

SMGs

• Stinger SMG
• Combat SMG
• TwinMag SMG

Assault Rifles

• Hammer Assault Rifle
• Ranger Assault Rifle
• Flapjack Rifle
• Havoc Suppressed Assault Rifle

Snipers

• Suppressed Sniper Rifle
• Lever Action Rifle

Other

• Rocket Launcher

Locker Improvements

Whether you prefer Battle Royale or another Fortnite experience, we’ve got big news! The v32.00 update (when Chapter 2 Remix goes live) includes improvements to the Locker. Take your fashion combo game to the next level and bundle up Character, Emote, Lobby, Music, Wraps, and Vehicle selections all into one Saved Loadout you can take into different Fortnite experiences.

With all these options to mix and match, it’s only fair you have a lotta loadouts — the number of available category presets and saved loadout will be 200 each! The Locker now displays more of your loadouts at a time, and scroll navigation has been implemented across the Locker to make customizing your look a breeze.

Heads up — randomize/shuffle for saved loadouts will be available soon.

Other Improvements & Fixes

• Controller players can now set a scoped multiplier for aim sensitivity while aiming down sight with scoped weapons.
• Fixed a bug where Left and Right Stick Dead Zones for PlayStation controllers were not registering when set below 12%.
• Human-like Aim Assist has been enabled for hitscan weapons across all game modes.
• Aim assist on controller has been adjusted to be somewhat stronger.

Tournament Notes

Bring on the competition! Check out the Remix competitive details blog post for a rundown of Chapter 2 Remix’s competitive offerings. The weapons not in tournaments this season include (but aren’t limited to):

• Grenades
• Remote Explosives
• Stink Bombs
• Clingers
• Heavy Sniper
• Rocket Launcher
• Grenade Launcher

Content Creation – Chapter 2 Remix

Each week Throughout Chapter 2 Remix, content creators in the Support-A-Creator (SAC) program will be able to monetize VODs of Chapter 2 Remix events, gameplay (including music from POIs, Weapons, Contrails, and Gliders – not including music from Emotes and Radio tracks), and trailer/clip content on YouTube for a seven-day period following their initial release. No takedown notifications should occur for this content during this time.

• In order to monetize your Chapter 2 Remix content, you need to link your YouTube and Support-A-Creator accounts.
• IMPORTANT: When uploading the content to YouTube, be sure to upload it as Unlisted or Public. If you upload the video as Private, it’s possible you could receive a monetization claim on your video.
• For uploading the content on other platforms, refer to the channel’s platform policies for tips on how to avoid copyright strikes.
• To avoid hearing licensed audio during interactions with other players, make sure to set your “Licensed Audio” setting to “Mute Others” in the Creator Options under the Audio Settings in-game.

Although unlikely, if you do receive a claim on any SAC content, there may be a short delay in YouTube processing the release of the claim. During this time, please do not dispute the claim.
Not in SAC? Don’t worry, you can still share your highlights from the experience. However, you will not be able to monetize this content on YouTube.

Please note: For Twitch creators streaming Chapter 2 Remix, we cannot prevent your VODs or clips from getting flagged by third-party copyright detection systems. The general recommendation is to disable VODs/clips when streaming the experience. For more information, see Twitch’s DMCA & Copyright FAQs help page.

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Now that’s a bop. Bounce with us until Chapter 2 Remix ends November 30 at 10 PM ET!

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Players are tasked with finding and defeating Billy the Puppet Boss in Fortnite Battle Royale. Here’s where you can find Billy the Puppet in Fortnite.

With the new season of Fortnite Battle Royale around the corner, players are eagerly anticipating what the new season has to offer.

If the leaks from popular Fortnite data miners is correct, the new Fortnite season should be Fortnite OG season 2, which will likely bring back a large number of players that stopped playing the game after the previous OG season of Fortnite.

Whilst players wait for the new season, Epic Games has released the Halloween event for the year; Fortnitemares.

New Halloween-themed skins including Billy The Puppet, Edward Scissorhands, and several Disney Villains will make their way into the item shop over the coming days.

As expected, we also have a host of new Fortnitemares quests to complete that’ll provide players with free Halloween-themed cosmetics.

Here’s the list of free cosmetics that are available during this year’s Fortnitemares Halloween event:

• Complete 1 Quest: The Fangler Bass
• Complete 2 Quests: Carver’s Helm Emoticon
• Complete 3 Quests: Horde’s War Wheel Back Bling
• Complete 4 Quests: Thrills & Chills Loading Screen
• Complete 5 Quests: Nightmare’s Choice Jam Track
• Complete 6 Quests: Knight of the Patch Banner Icon
• Complete 7 Quests: Jack-o’-Drifter Contrail
• Complete 8 Quests: Fiendish Wand Pickaxe
• Complete 9 Quests: Cauldron Chill Emote
• Complete 10 Quests: Night of the Nitemares Loading Screen
• Complete 11 Quests: The Great Scarecrow Glider

One of the Fortnitemares challenges requires players to find and defeat Billy The Puppet, a new boss on the map for a limited time.

Here’s the location where you can find and defeat Billy in Fortnite.

Find and Defeat Billy The Puppet – Fortnite Boss Map Location

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Epic Games has released the Fortnite 2024 Halloween update; Fortnitemares. Here are the patch notes for today’s 31.40 (4.40) Halloween update.

With the new season of Fortnite Battle Royale only a few weeks ago, players have been anticipating the Halloween Fortnite update for 2024.

Epic has been teasing the Fortnitemares 2024 event update and it’s finally here. There were numerous leaks of what players can expect to see during the Halloween event; as usual, they all turned out to be correct.

Edward Scissorhands, Disney Villains including Maleficent, and She-Venom have all made their way into the Fortnite universe.

As expected, there are Fortnitemares quests to complete that’ll provide players with free Halloween-themed cosmetics.

Here are the official patch notes for the October 12th, 2024 Fortnite v31.40 (1.000.151) update.

Fortnitemates Update Today Patch Notes – 31.10 (4.40) 10/12/2024

Want to play a game? How about some Battle Royale… during Fortnitemares 2024? This year’s frightening festivities bring the explosive Boom Billy, a rideable chainsaw, the return of Horde Rush, and plenty of Quest rewards like the Jack-o’-Drifter Contrail and Great Scarecrow Glider. Fortnitemares 2024 runs now until the end of Chapter 5 Season 4!

Tricycle Scare

See a trike behind you? Run! Players can now throw a Boom Billy, a mini-Billy the Puppet that’ll lock onto the nearest opponent — which could be you.

It’ll ride a tricycle your way then explode on impact. Outrun it so that it detonates before you’re the next victim!

If you wanna be the one to make Billy go boom, find Boom Billys from the ground and Chests. Or get one from defeating the real Billy the Puppet at Freaky Fields.

Jigsaw’s Challenge

Let’s play a game within a game. Scattered across the Island are Billy the Puppets displayed on TV monitors waiting for passers-by. Approach a monitor and Jigsaw, the man behind the puppets, will challenge you to duel a player who accepts from another monitor.

Both players in Jigsaw’s Challenge will don a Billy-inspired bear mask — which happens to be explosive. If you or your squad don’t eliminate your target in time, the mask will explode and you’ll be eliminated. If you or your squad does eliminate the target, you and your squad will be rewarded with a Boom Billy, the unvaulted Witch Broom, and other loot!

Hack and Go Fast

Enough games. With a Chainsaw, hack your way through enemies… or rev it into the ground to propel yourself forward at frightening speeds! Saw that one coming?

You can pick up a Chainsaw from the ground and Chests. Let ‘er rip!

Unvaulted from the Underworld

It wouldn’t be Fortnitemares without undead armaments. The Wood Stake Shotgun, Pumpkin Launcher, and Witch Broom are back! Fire wooden stakes that sting, launch explosive jack-o’-lanterns, or whisk yourself up in the air and glide back down.

Ready to raise the stakes? Get the Wood Stake Shotgun and Pumpkin Launcher after defeating Ultima Carver at Brawler’s Patch (formerly Brawler’s Battleground). The Witch Broom can be found from the ground, Chests, and Loot Island.

To accommodate the new and unvaulted items, Shuri’s Black Panther Claws have been vaulted.

Sink Your Fangs into Quest Rewards

Earning new items just for getting XP in any Fortnite experience? Sounds too terrifyingly convenient to be true. Fortnitemares XP Quests will unlock over the course of Fortnitemares, and by completing them, you’ll get haunting reminders of Fortnitemares 2024:

• Complete 1 Quest: The Fangler Bass
• Complete 2 Quests: Carver’s Helm Emoticon
• Complete 3 Quests: Horde’s War Wheel Back Bling
• Complete 4 Quests: Thrills & Chills Loading Screen
• Complete 5 Quests: Nightmare’s Choice Jam Track
• Complete 6 Quests: Knight of the Patch Banner Icon
• Complete 7 Quests: Jack-o’-Drifter Contrail
• Complete 8 Quests: Fiendish Wand Pickaxe
• Complete 9 Quests: Cauldron Chill Emote
• Complete 10 Quests: Night of the Nitemares Loading Screen
• Complete 11 Quests: The Great Scarecrow Glider

Cube Monstrosity: Horde Rush Returns!

The Cube Monsters are back with a vengeance in the returning Horde Rush! This limited-time mode (LTM) challenges your team to travel the map and survive hordes of Cube Monsters. This year’s edition features Mod Benches! Just when you thought you survived all the hordes, the Final Boss will force your strategy to be as multifaceted as a… well, cube.

Rack up your score by earning combos and collecting score multipliers. Horde Rush will be available until Fortnitemares ends and is accessible via Discover!

Ready for a horde hoard of XP? Horde Rush has its own set of Quests that’ll go live sequentially and be available ‘til the end of Fortnitemares! Complete these Quests for XP to help you complete the Fortnitemares XP Quests.

Eerie Outfits

Fortnitemares summons ominous offerings in the Shop. The Billy Outfit already made its debut — now check out some Outfits you can expect during Fortnitemares!

Sally and Pumpkin King

Make way for The Pumpkin King and his stitched-together seamstress.

Mephisto

An extra-dimensional demon who rules a fiery kingdom.

Edward Scissorhands

An uncommonly gentle man.

Disney Villains

The mistress of evil Maleficent Outfit, Neverlander Captain Hook Outfit, and cold-hearted Cruella de Vil Outfit.

She-Venom and Agony

Two symbiotes that’ll give your squad a scare.

Leatherface

A mad and macabre nightmare.

And wait… did Marshmello combine with Raven for a monster mashup? When Fortnitemares 2024 nears its end, Ravemello will enter the Shop to remind you Fortnitemares is only the beginning of the end-of-year party!

Be in Sync with Your Teammate in the Symbiote Cup!

Like how Agony is charged and dangerous, that’s how you gotta be to make it to the top in the Symbiote Cup! In this Battle Royale Duos tournament on October 22, the top-point earning teams in each region will unlock the She-Venom and Agony Outfits before they hit the Shop October 24 at 8 PM ET.

Competitors can play up to ten matches within their region’s three-hour time window, and the specific event timing for each region can be found in the “Compete” tab in-game. Scoring will follow the format below:

Match Placement

Victory Royale: 65 points
2nd: 56 points
3rd: 52 points
4th: 48 points
5th: 44 points
6th: 40 points
7th: 38 points
8th: 36 points
9th: 34 points
10th: 32 points
11th: 30 points
12th: 28 points
13th: 26 points
14th: 24 points
15th: 22 points
16th: 20 points
17th: 18 points
18th: 16 points
19th: 14 points
20th: 12 points
21st: 10 points
22nd: 8 points
23rd: 6 points
24th: 4 points
25th: 2 points

Each Elimination

1 point

Among other requirements, players must have Two-Factor Authentication enabled and verified on their Epic account and be at Account Level 50 or above to participate. (You can find your Account Level in Fortnite’s “Career” tab.) Players with Cabined Accounts are not eligible to take part in this tournament.

For full details and eligibility requirements, please see the Symbiote Cup Official Rules.

v31.40 Tournament Notes

• Boom Billys, Pumpkin Launchers, and the Billy and Ultima Carver fights are not included in tournaments.

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Here are the patch notes for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 – Absolute Doom.

Fortnite players have been complaining that Chapter 5 is one of the worst chapters we’ve had so far with many stating that season 3 is the worst season so far.

Thankfully, Epic Games has been teasing the new season of Fortnite, another dedicated Marvel season, for a few days now.

The official season trailer was released four days ago which showcased all the new skins that’ll be available in the Chapter 5 Season 4 Battle Pass along with the map changes we can expect.

We also have information on the Fortnite server downtime on August 16th, 2024, and we’ve included all the information you need to know ahead of the new season of Fortnite.

Fortnite Servers Down Today – 16th August 2024

Any time Epic Games releases a new major Fortnite update, they take the servers offline for a few hours in order to prepare them for the latest content.

Today’s 31.00 (4.33) Fortnite update is no different, and Epic announced when the Fortnite servers would go down for scheduled maintenance a few days ago.

The Fortnite servers went down at 11 PM ET on August 15th, 2024 with season 4 ending shortly beforehand. As expected, the patch size for a new season will be larger than usual.

Here’s the tweet from the official Fortnite Status Twitter account announcing today’s downtime:

When Will the Fortnite Servers Be Back Online?

Epic never releases any information in regards to when the Fortnite servers will be down. However, popular leaker Hypex stated that downtime for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 is expected to be five hours long.

That means the servers should be back online at 4 AM ET on August 16th, 2024. We’ll update this section of the article when the servers are back online.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 – Absolute Doom 1.000.145 / 4.33 / v31.00 Patch Notes – 08.16.24

As you’d come to expect with a new season of Fortnite, Chapter 5 Season 4 – Absolute Doom includes a brand new Battle Pass, this time with Marvel-themed skins.

These are the skins that’ll be in the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5 Battle Pass:

• Gwenpool
• War Machine
• Peelverine
• Emma Frost
• Captain Jonesy
• Mysterio
• Shuri

• Captain America’s Shield
• Peelyverine’s Claws
• Gwenpool’s Blades
• Shuri’s Mythics
• Iron Man’s Gloves
• Stark Industries’ Energy Rifle

• War Machine’s Jetpack + Turret
• NEW Dual SMGs
• NEW Sniper Rifle
• NEW Single-Hand Pistol
• Silent Scar & Maybe Scar too
• Heavy AR (AK)

A new season of Fortnite also includes major map changes, and today’s 4.33 / 1.000.145 update is no different with new locations including Castle Doom.

Here’s a look at the changes on the map:

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