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The Fortnite v22.20 update brings the brand-new Direct Event Binding system for devices in Creative! Also, with the new AI Patrol Path Node device, you can create patrol paths for guards spawned from a Guard Spawner device. You can find basic instructions for the AI Patrol Path Node here in the patch notes. v22.20 also includes updates and bug fixes for devices, Prefabs, and Galleries.

Direct Event Binding

The v22.20 update introduces a new system that will completely change the way you build islands: Direct Event Binding! Direct Event Binding allows devices to communicate directly with other devices. Using the new UI that comes with this system, you can set up connections between devices without having to worry about channel limits, or needing to edit the channels on each copy-pasted device on your island. For more information on the Direct Event Binding system, see the official Fortnite blog post about it. We'll also have an overview of the system and instructions for using it in our official Creative documentation.

AI Patrol Path Node Device

The AI Patrol Path Node device creates a path that Guards can follow to patrol an area when they are not in combat. Here's how to use it:

• Place the device from the Creative Inventory or the Quick Bar to begin a new patrol path.

• Use the copy control (which is labeled Append when used with this device) to create new nodes, then use the paste control (labeled as Move when used with this device) to append those new nodes to the patrol path.

• If you copy a node from the middle of a patrol path and paste it, it will append a new node between the copied node and the next in line.

• If you cut a node and then paste it, it will move the existing node without adding a new one.

• Deleting a node will cause the nodes before and after it to connect to each other.

• Placing a new AI Patrol Path Node device from the Quick Bar will always begin a completely new path.

• Choose a group number using the Patrol Path Group option in the Customize panel for the device.

• Place a Guard Spawner and customize the Spawn On Patrol Path Group option to match the Patrol Path Group you set in the AI Patrol Path Node device.

• Guards spawned from that customized spawner will now follow the path for their Patrol Path Group when they are not in combat.

This is just a basic example. To learn more about this device, check out its page on the official Creative documentation site!

Other Updates

Prefab & Gallery Updates

• Added Paradise Prefabs and Galleries:

  • Cloudy Condos Classy Condos

  • Cloudy Condos Knepley's Pawn Shop

  • Cloudy Condos Shops A

  • Cloudy Condos Shops B

  • Cloudy Condos Floor & Stair Gallery

  • Cloudy Condos Wall & Roof Gallery

  • Cloudy Condos Wall & Roof Gallery B

  • Cloudy Condos Prop Gallery

  • Balloon Prop Gallery

• Added the Hill Terrain Prop Gallery.

Device Updates

• Melee Designer has left Open Beta! New device options were added in this release, along with a few bug fixes mentioned in the Bug Fixes section below. New options:

  • Enable/Disable Jump Attack: If disabled, other Jump Attack options are hidden.

  • Enable/Disable Sprint Attack: If disabled, other Sprint Attack options are hidden.

• The Guard Spawner device has added the following options that work with the new AI Patrol Path Node device:

  • Spawn On Patrol Path

  • Change Patrol Path Target

​​​​​Consumables Updates

• The Launch Pad is now available under Consumables. It can be added to a player’s inventory and thrown to place one down mid-match. This item is the same as the Launch Pad device, but this is an item version that can be given to players like any other consumable item.

Bug Fixes

Prefab & Gallery Fixes

• Fixed an incorrect texture that was displaying on trees.

• Fixed a terrain prop in the Brown Cliff Cave Gallery that could not be placed on islands.

• Fixed a bush in the Invasion Nature Gallery that was displaying incorrectly.

• Fixed a problem with grass clipping through some floors on the Impostors Corridors Prefab.

• Replaced missing icons for multiple Prefabs.

• Fixed an issue causing Glass Galleries to no longer show placement previews when a player copied one of the Galleries to an island.

• Fixed an issue involving missing textures on an item in the Art Deco Building Prop Gallery.

• Fixed an issue where some Prefab component thumbnails appeared blank when a player opened the Prefab to select an individual component.

• Fixed an issue where grass was clipping through all of the Racetrack Gallery assets.

Island Fixes

• Removed the Creative Hub portal from some additional islands.

Device Fixes

• Item Placer devices now remember the customization information for a weapon made using the Melee Designer. The name does not reflect the custom name, but all information will match when picking up the weapon. The name can be adjusted by changing the Interact Text option on the Item Placer.

• Melee Designer fixes:

  • Visual effects will now appear properly when a player hits a target with a sprint attack or the Whirlwind charge attack.

  • Charge attacks now damage teammates when Friendly Fire is enabled in the My Island settings.

• Fixed an issue where the Item Granter device granted multiple copies of the first item in the list when the Grant While Offline option was set to Yes and the device was restocked.

• Fixed an issue where the player was not able to place vehicles inside the Skydome device's volume.

• Fixed an issue that caused vehicles to be destroyed in water even when the Water Destruction Delay option in the vehicle's spawner device was set to Never.

• Fixed an issue where confetti was not displayed to the primary player when scoring using a Capture Area device.

• Fixed an issue where players couldn't place Vehicle Spawner devices into Mutator Zones.

• Fixed an issue where the outline of a Billboard device only appeared the first time a billboard was placed.

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the end-game callouts did not display a player's placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd) but only displayed Victory or Defeat.

• Fixed an issue where players were eliminated on their final life instead of entering the DBNO state.

• Fixed an issue where snowballs from snowmen were not saving in islands.

• Fixed an issue where trees on islands were glowing the wrong color.

Hexslyania may be intimidating, but braving through it will lead to some tasty rewards. Also, Dusk and the Ghost Pistol return along with the next questline for Hexslyania: Bladey Acres! As an early reminder, this Venture Season will end November 20, 2022, at 8pm ET, so be sure to collect all the rewards before then.

DUSK

She may try to draw you in with her mysterious allure, but don’t get too close — this creature of the night’s bite siphons Health from her enemies. Dusk’s Standard Perk, Phase Siphon, allows her to dash through enemies with Phase Shift and heals 12 base Health per enemy passed through. Her Commander Perk, Phase Siphon+, increases the healing while dashing through enemies with Phase Shift to 36 base Health.

"Creatures of the night pack a dangerous bite." - Dusk

GHOST PISTOL

Bring the Haunts to the Mist Monsters with Homebase's favorite Ghostly weapon... the Ghost Pistol!

BLADEY ACRES

Welcome to the Bladey Acres summer camp. It won’t be all fun and games, though, as the camp just so happens to be loaded with dangerous, sharp objects… Don’t let this imminent slasher thriller scare you away from completing this questline, as doing so will reward you with everyone’s favorite Bloodhaven Pyrotechnic alumni: Raven! The questline will become available on October 17 at 8 PM ET.

"I’m still outside..." - Raven

COMING SOON: BLOODFINDER A.C.

Bloodfinder A.C. returns to the Event Store on October 24 at 8 PM ET!

Bloodfinder A.C.’s Standard Perk, Iron Knuckles, increases Anti-Material Charge damage to enemies by 75%. And his Commander Perk, Iron Knuckles+, increases Anti-Material Charge damage to enemies by 225%.

"My Knuckles leave an even worse mark than my fangs." - Bloodfinder A.C.

Major Bug Fixes

A number of important bug fixes were included in the v22.20 game update, including:

• Players will again gain credit when saving survivors in the Party of 25 daily Quest.
• Fixed an issue with the secret door in the Crypts.
• Fixed an issue with the Deliver the Bomb mission that caused the tracks to not fully connect.
• Players are again able to navigate the menu when selecting a survivor in the Survivor Squads after selecting a hex.

A trio of items — two new and one unvaulted — makes its way to Fortnite Battle Royale in the v22.10 Oct 11 hotfix! See the three below:

Make a Mess with the Explosive Goo Gun

Things on the Island are about to get messier (and more explode-y).

Taking a note from the formidable Chrome, Explosive Goo is starting to cover stuff. With the new Explosive Goo Gun, cover your targets in a volatile substance that will stick to whatever it makes contact with and, after a moment, detonate! Make the most of the goo in your gun, as there are no ammo pickups available to refill it.

Explosive Goo Guns can be found from the ground, Chests, and Supply Drops. To start things off with a bang, the Explosive Goo Gun’s drop rate has been increased until v22.20. Grab one and paint the town!

Introducing Throwable Launch Pads

Want an aerial view of Chrome’s beautiful effect on the landscape? Just throw down a Launch Pad and take off!

The new Throwable Launch Pad item combines all the utility of a regular Launch Pad with a sturdy, deployable base ready on the go. Like the Port-A-Bunker item, the Throwable Launch Pad can be tossed at the ground and will instantly create support structures so you can jump on and soar through the sky.

Also like the Port-A-Bunker, the Throwable Launch Pad takes up an item slot in your inventory, so coordinate with your squad about who’s carrying what to maximize your movement opportunities. Throwable Launch Pads can be found from the ground, Chests, and Supply Drops.

Shield Bubbles Unvaulted

It’s not so easy to burst this bubble! Shield yourself and the squad from incoming fire with the unvaulted Shield Bubble. Invulnerable to projectiles and explosives, catch your breath under this protective dome — just watch out for enemies walking in and continuing the fight up close!

Shield Bubbles can as well be found from the ground, Chests, and Supply Drops.

Competitive Notes

• Explosive Goo Guns are not included in competitive playlists. However, Throwable Launch Pads and Shield Bubbles are included.

Your time in paradise just got even more pleasant. The first major update of Chapter 3 Season 4 is here, bringing with it a new DMR, new things to unlock with your Keys, and the Grapple Glove’s return! Also, this Season’s Super Level Styles will soon be available.

Scope Out Prey with the Cobra DMR

It's not easy to flee the long range of a Cobra DMR. With its fast fire rate, opponents can be swiftly defeated if you have a steady hand. Find Cobra DMRs from the ground, Chests, Supply Drops, fishing, Loot Sharks, and Reality Sapling Fruit!

(With the arrival of the Cobra DMR, the normal DMR has been vaulted.)

Unlock New Opportunities

So far in Chapter 3 Season 4, you’ve been using Keys to open Low-Security Vaults and High-Security Vaults. Now, Holo-Chests join the receptacle selection! Use one Key to open a Holo-Chest holding an item you desire: Holo-Chests display a holographic preview of what’s inside so you’ll know whether it has what you need before opening it.

Have something Exotic on your mind? If you're too far away from a selling Character, use two Keys to open an Exotic Holo-Chest! Exotic Holo-Chests contain an Exotic item, and as you'd expect, display a holographic preview of that item.

Grappling with the Past - The Grapple Glove Returns!

Who says you can’t keep vibin’ in paradise? The Grapple Glove from Chapter 3 Season 3: Vibin’ is unvaulted! How does the Grapple Glove work?

• To begin swinging, shoot its grappling hook at a hard surface like a cliff, prop, or building. Each successive swing gets faster until the third swing and beyond, when you’ll be at max speed.

• If you miss a shot and land on the ground, you’ll have a brief window of time to shoot the grappling hook and come back swinging. You'll have an even longer window if you slide out of a swing, so don't be afraid to combo some slides into your swinging action!

• Don’t worry if your window of time runs out: after a brief cooldown, the Grapple Glove will ready itself back up. When the Grapple Glove’s ready again, get back in the air… or get something out of reach — its grappling hook can also be used to pull items towards you! Keep shooting the grappling hook until your Grapple Glove’s out of charges.

Unlike in Chapter 3 Season 3, Grapple Gloves aren’t stored in Grapple Glove Toolboxes. This time, they can be found from the ground, Chests, Supply Drops, and Legendary and Mythic Reality Sapling Fruit. Grapple Gloves will be available until the v22.20 update.

More for Nothing

Bytes’ The Nothing’s Gift Pickaxe is on Page 2 of the Chapter 3 Season 4 Battle Pass. Starting in v22.10, everyone who’s unlocked this Pickaxe (or will unlock this Pickaxe) will receive Bytes Quests! Equip Bytes and complete these Quests to unlock up to seven alt Styles for The Nothing’s Gift, including The Dread Claw, Sharpened Sunburst, Razer Thorn, and more. What can’t Chrome be molded into?

Chapter 3 Season 4 Super Level Styles

Become chromatic. In the Bonus Rewards section of the Battle Pass tab, bonus Styles for this Season’s Battle Pass Outfits have been available for players who progress past Level 100. Starting October 6 at 9 AM ET, this Season’s Super Level Styles will become available!

What are the Super Level Styles this Season? Progress past Level 140 in Chapter 3 Season 4 and start unlocking the Celestial, Spectral, and Aurelian Styles for Bytes, Lennox Rose, Paradigm (Reality-659), Meow Skulls, and Spider-Gwen.

Detailed Squad Comms Wheel… in Detail

An enemy was here! Look, loot over there! Starting with v22.00, you may have noticed a more robust Squad Comms Wheel. Hold your Ping button to pull up the Squad Comms Wheel and place pings with more detail for your squad — or send orders to your hired Characters.

While your squadmates may ignore the added details to “Watch this spot” or “Defend here” when they’re halfway across the map, Characters you’ve hired on the Island will follow your every command. Place markers for them to move up to a point, follow you, or even go revive a downed teammate!

Miscellaneous Updates

• Boogie Bombs have been vaulted in both non-competitive and competitive playlists.

• Most one-handed Pickaxes, such as the Gum Brawler and Tribute's Flail, would previously equip by flying into the player's hand. We've adjusted this to be a new equip animation in v22.10.

• In case you missed it, we recently released a balance hotfix affecting EvoChrome Shotguns and EvoChrome Burst Rifles:

  • Their floor loot availability is now increased.

  • Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary versions can now be found in Chrome and regular Chests.

  • The damage needed to upgrade an EvoChrome weapon at each rarity tier is now greatly reduced.

Competitive Notes

• The Grapple Glove is not included in competitive playlists.

• In case you missed it, the Ranger Shotgun has recently been added to competitive playlists.

Major Bug Fixes

• Players on controller are now able to consistently navigate the inventory with the left thumbstick.

• Fixed an issue that caused the map to default to the Map tab even when previously closed on the Quests tab.

• Lennox Rose’s hair no longer obstructs the reticle while crouching.

• Players should no longer get stuck when phasing through Chrome-ified structures at Herald’s Sanctum.

• Chrome-ified building pieces now lose their “on fire” visual effects when the fire has ended.

• Fixed an issue that caused visual/screen effects from a Chrome Vortex to persist in specific circumstances.

• The "Reset to last saved position" button in the HUD Layout Tool on mobile is again returning all buttons to the last saved position.

• Fixed an issue involving hair clipping through headwear on several Outfits.

• Blackheart’s Character indicator is again appearing on the minimap.

• The Storm notification no longer appears towards the middle of the screen.

The Hexslyvania Venture Season continues to haunt! As an early reminder, this Venture Season will end November 20, 2022, so collect all the rewards before that date comes up on you like a Husk in the night!

The Door to Darkness Questline

It’s a reservation for terror! Join the Homebase crew for a nightmarish stay at the legendary Oakridge Lodge, Stoneplankentwine’s third most haunted hotel. Completing this questline will unlock Outlander Hero Willow.

I want your soul... and your candy!

Players can unlock Willow by completing the Door of Darkness Quest! Willow’s ghoulish Outlanders Standard Perk, Ghoulish Cackle increases ability damage based on the percentage of your missing Health. Willow’s Commander Perk, Ghoulish Cackle + in addition to her standard perk grants players a chance to conjure a Phantasm upon eliminations which seeks out nearby foes and deals energy damage in a small radius

Husk Grinder

Sharpen up your Black Metal weapon set with the darkest metal axe around — the Husk Grinder — and unleash the devastating Maelstrom attack.

Dirge Song

Wield the power of Clip’s favorite creation: the Dirge Song! This Submachine Gun fires in long nine-round bursts.

JONESEE-BOT Returns to the Event Shop!

QUIET PLEASE. JONESEE-BOT IS FIGHTING!

JONESEE-BOT’s Standard Perk, Ow. My eye! increases headshot damage based on the percentage of your missing Health. JONESEE-BOT’s Commander Perk, Ow. My eye! + in addition to his standard perk grants players a chance to conjure a Phantasm upon eliminations which seeks out nearby foes and deals energy damage in a small radius.

Major Bug Fixes

A number of important bug fixes were included in the v22.10 game update, including:

• Fixed an issue that caused the Downed accolade to not be granted correctly in Survive the Night.
• Fixed an issue that caused players to not be granted the participation accolade after failing the Night 1: Rumors of Ghost Activity quest.
• Fixed an issue that caused the schematic perk modification page tooltip to be cut off when trying to modify a schematic.
• Fixed an issue in the Labs that caused the statue on floor 2 to not have collision.
• Fixed an issue that caused trap tiles to still trigger even if the player built over them.

The Fortnite v22.10 update brings the Octane vehicle from Rocket League for creators to use in their islands, the Block Secondary Action for melee weapons, and the Cobra DMR from Battle Royale! v22.10 also introduces the Rocket League Prop Gallery and Musician Prop Gallery, along with a new island template, plus updates and bug fixes for devices, Prefabs, and Galleries.

Rocket League's Octane Lands in Fortnite

Boost your gameplay with the Rocket League Octane Spawner. This acrobatic Octane vehicle can drive on walls, "Boost" to supersonic speeds, and even fly! Use the Rocket Boost device to recharge Octane's Boost Meter, and the Rocket League Prop Gallery to bring the spirit of competition to any island.

Want to see the Octane's potential on display? Check out Rocket League's Octane Park Tutorial — published by creator team 404 Creative — to perform cool tricks with your friends as you compete for the highest score. Use the island code 7335-2078-5523 to access this island.

Musician Prop Gallery

Added the Musician Prop Gallery, which contains guitars and other instruments.

Melee Designer: "Block" Secondary Action Added

Block is making its debut in v22.10! You will see Block as a new choice in the Melee Designer's Secondary Action option. You can set the Secondary Action option to Block Only, or Dodge and Block as well as No Action or Dodge Only. There are also new Block options that help you shape how the Block feature works for your customized weapons.

Battle Royale Item: Cobra DMR

Like a cobra, it’s hard to escape the long range of a Cobra DMR. With its fast fire rate, opponents can be defeated swiftly with a steady hand. Find Cobra DMRs from the ground, in Chests, Supply Drops, and from fishing, Loot Sharks, and Reality Sapling Fruit!

Bouncer Gallery

We've added some additional Bouncer devices to create a Bouncer Gallery! You can choose from the Forest Mushroom or several sizes of tire piles, in addition to the original Bouncer.

Other Updates

Prefab & Gallery Updates

• Added the Bamboo Destructible Gallery. This contains foliage similar to that of the Bamboo Gallery, but the foliage can be destroyed by players.
• Added the Rocket League Prop Gallery.
  • Orange and Blue Scaffolding Banners
  • Orange and Blue Beach Banners
  • Orange and Blue Large Hanging Banners
  • Orange and Blue Small Hanging Banners
  • LED Arrow Sign
  • Octane Statue
• Added the Birthday Cake 4 and Birthday Cake 5 props to the Indoor Residential Prop Gallery.
• Added additional assets to the Primitive Shapes Gallery:
  • Hard Squared Columns
  • Small Pyramid
  • Small Cone
  • Large Planar Cylinder Quarter
• Added additional glass tables to the Modern Furniture Prop Gallery.

Device Updates

The Item Placer device has additional options to control the damage to the item, and to respawn the item.

Consumables Updates

• Key: This consumable can be used like keycards to open locked doors.
• Birthday Presents!: These create a structure that players can open using their Pickaxe. You can place consumable items inside.

Island Template Updates

In the Octane Park Template island, players can learn all the ways to use the Octane Spawner device to enhance your driving and racing maps. You can check out this island template using island code 7808-4434-5127.

Bug Fixes

Prefab & Gallery Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Bamboo Gallery props were indestructible.
• Fixed incorrect textures that were displayed in the Autumn Variant Foliage Gallery.
• Restored a missing thumbnail in the Spooky Particle Gallery.
• Restored a missing thumbnail in the Hero/Villain Prop Gallery.
• Fixed geometry clipping that occurred in the Colossal Crops Shelter Prefab.
• Fixed a texture on wooden fences in the Colossal Crops Stables Prefab.
• Fixed an issue causing destructible banner props in the Colossal Coliseum Prefab when Environmental Damage was set to Off.
• Fixed missing textures on the Player Reference device.
• Removed Creative Hub portals that were appearing on creator islands.

Device Fixes

• Fixed a crash happening when the Horizon Fog Color option in the Skydome device was clicked multiple times.
• Fixed a bug that caused the Explosive device not to reset when it was destroyed at the end of a minigame.
• Fixed an issue involving the Timer device displaying a checkered texture.
• Fixed an issue where several Character Device Controller settings were not working correctly.
• Fixed an issue where Music Blocks were not working for previously-created islands.
• Fixed an issue where the phone tool would disappear when the player respawned.
• Fixed an issue where placing a prop then copy-pasting that prop would delete the original prop.

Island Fixes

• Fixed an issue where players lost the ability to edit when joining in-progress sessions.
• Fixed an issue where lighting in islands was too bright.
• Fixed an issue where published islands without a spawn pad would spawn players above a Barrier placed above an island.

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed an issue with Mutator Zone devices where players were able to use a melee weapon's sprint attack while they were inside the zone, even with the Allow Weapon option set to Off.
• Fixed an issue where the virtual keyboard was not displaying when a player changed values in the Numeric Picker on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
• Fixed an issue where players were getting an Unapplied Changes dialog when leaving the Settings screen.
• Fixed an issue where Storm damage on creator islands was too high.
• Fixed an issue where a widget would appear after a hired guard was eliminated.
• Fixed an issue where the animations for a melee weapon's jump attack could end before the player landed.
• Fixed an issue where interrupting melee weapon attacks by sprinting could break character animations.
• Fixed an issue in which chickens could be eliminated by throwing them.

The v22.00 update brings the Port-A-Bunker item, and the new Slide Kick player movement. v22.00 also contains updates and bug fixes for devices, Prefabs, and Galleries.

Port-A-Bunker

The Port-A-Bunker is a smaller, 1x1 version of the Port-A-Fort. This thrown item provides portable cover for players. It can be especially useful in Zero Build modes!

Slide Kick

A new player movement type has been added in this update. When Allow Slide Kick is turned on, if a player slides into another player or a destructible object, they will perform a sliding kick that does damage and has knockback. This can be turned on or off in the My Island Settings tab, the Class Designer device, or the Team Settings & Inventory device.

New in Creative Documentation

In our Fortnite Creative Documentation, we have a whole new section documenting Prefabs!

The Prefab docs are grouped by theme, and contain a visual presentation of the Prefabs by category. As an example, if you’re looking for ocean or beach-related Prefabs, you can look up all available Prefabs that fit that theme in the Seaside Prefabs doc. We hope this helps you find the Prefabs you need for your awesome island design!

If you're looking for pages on gameplay mechanics for your island, the Gameplay Examples section is now called Exploring Gameplay. We hope this renaming helps clarify the information you can find here.

Other Updates

Device Updates

For device options with numeric values, you can now click inside the value field and directly type in a numeric value. This is enabled on the following devices:

• Billboard
• Button
• Capture Item Spawner
• Campfire
• End Game
• Item Placer
• Level Instance
• Player Counter
• Player Spawner Pad

Note: The numeric input is disabled on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One due to an interaction issue that we are working to fix for the v22.10 update.

Bug Fixes

Prefab & Gallery Fixes

• Fixed an issue where some floors with grass blocked player movement and weapons, or made players walk above the grass.
• Fixed an issue where the leaf piles in Spooky Prop Gallery B were not destructible. The previous indestructible versions were added to the Indestructible Gallery.
• Fixed an issue with a carpet in the No Collision Gallery where a carpet was not displaying the correct texture.
• Fixed a collision issue for some half-walls in The Shark Wall Gallery.

Device Fixes

• Melee Designer:
  • Fixed issues associated with mantling while performing charge attacks. Players can no longer mantle during charge attacks.
  • The Jump Attack: Knockback option is now impacting players correctly.
  • The hammer now has the Sprint Attack: Energy Cost option as expected.
  • A player cannot attack when the Low Energy Multiplier option is set to 0.0X and the player is out of Energy.
  • Fixed an issue that occurred when Secondary Action was set to No Action.

• Fixed an issue where Radio devices would play the default track when disabled.
• Fixed an issue where not all Tracker objectives in the HUD would appear if they were activated rapidly.
• Fixed an issue where a disabled Prop Manipulator could take priority over an active one.
• Fixed an issue where the Item Resource option was missing from the Prop Manipulator's Customize panel.
• Fixed an issue where one Wildlife Spawner's Dismount option would affect wildlife spawned from other Wildlife Spawners.
• Fixed an issue where the Accolade device was inconsistently highlighted when included in a multi-selection.
• Fixed an issue where Guards spawned with the Can Be Hired option set to No could not be changed to be hirable with the Hire Conversation.
• Fixed an issue where the Character device did not play an emote after the player stepped over the trigger.
• Fixed an issue where the Grapple Glove interacted with Mutator Zones.

Island Fixes

• Fixed an issue where players had access to another player’s My Island tab when island edit permissions were set to Everyone.

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed an issue where players did not receive elimination credit if they left the match early.
• Fixed an issue where the Join in Progress setting reverted back to the default after the option was changed in My Island.
• Fixed an issue where the player destroyed indestructible assets while riding a wolf with an Infinity Blade.

Things are heating up in Fortnite Battle Royale v21.51. Add to the heat with items that’ll soon scorch their way out of the vault, but if you insist on beating the heat, there’ll be a way to do that too…

Fire with Fire Week

Some fight fire with fire. Others just add fire to the fire. No matter which kind of person you are, set serenity to flame in Fire with Fire Week — happening from September 7 at 9 AM ET to September 13 at 9 AM ET!



In Fire with Fire Week, the Primal Flame Bow and Dragon’s Breath Shotgun will rise from the ashes. To coincide with these unvaults, Firefly Jars will be available at a red-hot rate. Want to put out the fun the fires? Fear not: Chug Cannons will be in increased supply too. Complete special Quests for XP while using Firefly Jars and Chug Cannons, and while rekindling old flames with the returning items.

You’ll be able to find Primal Flame Bows and Dragon’s Breath Shotguns from the ground and Chests. (Find Arrows from the ground and Ammo Boxes!) Firefly Jars will be findable from the ground and Chests as usual, but with higher availability. And you can spend Bars for Chug Cannons as before, but they’ll be findable from the ground and Chests also! When Fire with Fire Week starts, see the Quests in the "Fire with Fire Week" category on the Quests page.

Competitive Notes

• The Fire with Fire Week changes will not be included in competitive playlists.

The next Fortnite update is here without a shadow of a doubt. In Fortnite Battle Royale v21.50, let the spirit of Phantasm (no pun intended) guide your battle strategy!

Shadow of Phantasm Week

A samurai in life and a phantom in the afterlife, stealth is no stranger to Phantasm. In the upcoming Shadow of Phantasm Week, the Suppressed Assault Rifle, Suppressed SMG, Shadow Bomb, and Shield Bubble will be unvaulted! Complete special Quests for XP while using these items that are back with a vengeance. Shadow of Phantasm Week starts August 30 at 9 AM ET and ends September 7, 2022, at 9 AM ET.

The Shield Bubble may not be stealthy… but it's a futuristic fit for futuristic samurai. Be warned: it can’t shield against a Kamehemaha!

You’ll be able to find Suppressed Assault Rifles and Suppressed SMGs from the ground and Chests, and Shadow Bombs and Shield Bubbles from the ground, Chests, and Supply Drops. What about the Quests? The Quests will be findable on the Quests page in the “Shadow of Phantasm Week” category!

Keep Wielding the Powers of Son Goku

Even though the Fortnite x Dragon Ball “Power Unleashed” Quests have ended, Capsule Corp continues to send deliveries! The Kamehameha and Nimbus Cloud (Kintoun) items are still on the Island, just at a lower rate of appearance.

Impostors Heads to the Vault

The Bridge, for now, is safe.

In the v21.50 update, we’ve vaulted the Impostors playlists as our teams shift focus to other Fortnite projects. We want to extend a thank you to everyone who’s trusted, betrayed, and of course, Peely Party’d together during its limited release.

Also, we've added Impostors Prefabs and Prop Galleries in Creative for you to create and play your own experiences!

Competitive Notes

• The Shadow of Phantasm Week changes will be included in competitive playlists.

• Late Game Arena starts later today. Read more in our Late Game Arena blog post.

• Zero Build Arena has been turned off.

Major Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue in which the Health and Shield bars would not correspond with the actual value remaining after taking damage.

• Fixed an issue in which the Kamehameha would refill to three full charges when dropped by an eliminated player.

• The "Dedicated Button" fire mode option on mobile is now working correctly. Unchecking the option will now automatically hide the dedicated fire button in-game if the context allows it.

  • If the equipped weapon/item doesn't support the currently selected fire mode (for example: a melee weapon can’t autofire), the dedicated fire button will still be displayed.

Power up in Fortnite Battle Royale v21.40 with Fortnite x Dragon Ball, the return of Lazy Lagoon and Pirate Cannons, and a renovated Tilted Towers! Read below for more details:

Fortnite x Dragon Ball: Your Power in Unleashed!

Goku powers up Fortnite x Dragon Ball in v21.40! Check out our Fortnite x Dragon Ball blog post for what’s in this collaboration, including:

• “Power Unleashed!” Quests for raising your Power Level. Raise your Power Level to unlock rewards like the Dragon Radar Back Bling, Emotes, Sprays, and Battle Pass Levels!
  

• Versus Boards that pit you and a rival player against one other to see who’s the Island’s strongest.
  

• The Kamehameha and Nimbus Cloud (Kintoun) items falling from the sky in deliveries invented by Capsule Corp.
  

• The Dragon Ball Super Episode Festival in Discover: board a cruise ship to chill out and watch select Dragon Ball Super episodes.
  

• Go on a Dragon Ball collecting adventure in the Dragon Ball Adventure Island.
  

• Harness your power and unleash it in the Tournament of Power on August 18. Compete in this Battle Royale Duos tournament for a chance to earn the Angry Vegeta Emoticon, Goku's Kanji Banner Icon, and Beerus Eating Spray!
  

• Son Goku, Vegeta, Bulma, and Beerus in the Item Shop.

Avast at Last: Launch Yourself at Lazy Lagoon

The Reality Tree has transformed The Daily Bugle into Lazy Lagoon! Show off your sea legs in this remix of a classic POI.

Lazy Lagoon’s return also means the return of Pirate Cannons, so gather a crew of two or heave ho solo. If you have all hands on deck (you and a teammate), one player can steer this swashbuckling vehicle while the other player braces in the barrel. The player in the barrel can control the barrel’s direction then launch themselves at any time. Aim where you see a faraway coffer or safety from a pillage.



What if you’re buccaneering by yourself? If you’re steering the Pirate Cannon, you can launch an endless amount of cannonballs (with a cooldown between each shot). Alternatively, you can enter the barrel and launch yourself farrr (sorry).

Tilted Refitted: The Block 2.0 Results

Thanks to all who helped rebuild Tilted Towers during No Sweat Summer! With the three voting windows complete, the previously destroyed sites have been occupied by the following construction projects:

• “The Restaurant” - The Block 2.0 Ben’s Restaurant, by Benmac

• “The Apartments” - The Block 2.0 Template Apartments, by Charlee-brown

• “The Shops” - The Block 2.0 - The M Building, by 0ricent

Congratulations to the above three winners of The Block 2.0 voting and everyone who submitted entries to help rebuild Tilted Towers!

90 FPS on Compatible Android Devices

Some Android devices now have access to running Fortnite at 90 FPS. If your device is compatible, you will find this option available in the settings within the Video tab (the default tab when opening the settings). If your device does not have this option available, this means it does not meet the technical requirements.

Please note that toggling this option on may drain the power of your device and/or increase the heat output. When this happens, the FPS will be reduced.

Players whose device previously had 90 FPS available will find the option has been re-enabled on their device.

Competitive Notes

• The Kamehameha and Nimbus Cloud (Kintoun) items are not in competitive playlists, with the exception of the Tournament of Power.

• Pirate Cannons are not included in competitive playlists.

Major Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue in which Chest loot at certain locations would come out several meters away or not at all.

• Fixed an issue in which players would sometimes lose an inventory slot when picking up a Chug Cannon.

• Fixed an issue that would sometimes kick players out of Edit Mode.

• Fixed an issue involving players being unable to switch devices for voice chat when not in a match.