Fortnite replace 40.20 launch date, downtime and patch notes as Save the World goes free | Gaming | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Fortnite followers are counting right down to the discharge of replace 40.20, which is coming to PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and Android. The subsequent main Fortnite replace has an April 16 launch date, and can be accompanied by a interval of server downtime. According to Epic Games, server upkeep kicks off at 9am BST within the UK, whereas matchmaking can be disabled at round 8.30am BST.

The information was introduced by Epic Games on X, alongside a preview about what to anticipate.

“Showdown Act II begins. Save the World goes free-to-play,” reads an Epic tweet.

“Downtime for v40.20 begins at 4 AM ET (8 AM UTC) with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.”

According to the Fortnite server standing web page, the downtime will final for a few hours, which implies the sport can be again on-line at 11am BST within the UK.

Needless to say, you will have to obtain and set up the replace so as to pattern the brand new content material.

And there’s loads of content material coming as a part of replace 40.20, together with the discharge of Save the World as a free-to-play expertise.

The free-to-play Save the World recreation incorporates a mixture of solo and co-op play with PvE gameplay.

Players should construct defences to outlive, all of the whereas rescuing survivors and experiencing an “epic story”.

The recreation options greater than 150 weapons and heroes, in addition to a wide range of character lessons, together with Soldier, Ninja, Outlander and Construction.

That’s on high of the discharge of Act 2 of Showdown, which options new Milestones and unlockables, together with a brand new Infinity Blade.

Elsewhere, GRAMMY award-winner Laufey will be a part of Fortnite Festival because the Season 14 Icon, full with a pores and skin, new tunes and plenty extra.

New crossover skins embody WWE Superstars Stone Cold Steve Austin and Liv Morgan, which launch simply in time for Wrestlemania.

The replace additionally consists of a wide range of bug fixes and gameplay tweaks, which may be seen within the early patch notes under.

Fortnite replace 40.20 early patch notes…

GENERAL

• Incorrect “Rewards to Claim” notification within the Bonus rewards part of the Battle Pass

– We’re investigating a problem the place a “Rewards to Claim” notification seems within the top-right nook within the Bonus part of the Battle Pass. This is a visible concern solely—gamers can nonetheless declare any rewards they’ve unlocked whereas leveling up.

• Some group Emotes can’t be joined.

– Players might not be capable to be a part of different gamers’ group Emotes (e.g. Shock Grip, Death Rockers).

• Visual points affecting sure Outfits on Performance Mode or lower-end units.

– A couple of visible and animation points are presently affecting the next Outfits or Back Blings:

– The ‘Shade’ Style of Ascendant Midas’ Golden King’s Cape might seem with lacking textures.

– Malik and Ramses might expertise visible glitches whereas emoting, previewing the Outfits within the Locker/Lobby or throughout gameplay.

• Visual Issue With Lightyear Wings Back Bling

– We’re conscious of a visible concern the place the Lightyear Wings Back Bling jetpack might not seem accurately on sure outfits.

• [Nintendo Switch 1] Tournaments quickly disabled on Nintendo Switch 1 whereas we repair a crash bug.

• Chaos Reloader Shotgun points with reloading and firing.

– The Chaos Reloader Shotgun might not reload when unequipped.

• Unable to modify weapons after utilizing a Pirate Cannon.

– Players might lose the power to handle their stock after interacting with a Pirate Cannon.

• Item icons might seem stretched on Vending Machines.

– When standing in entrance of a Vending Machine, featured merchandise icons might seem stretched. This is visual-only; you’ll be able to nonetheless make purchases with out points.

• The progress circle animation doesn’t seem across the “Vote” button when utilizing a controller.

– When utilizing a controller, the white progress circle animation across the “Vote” button on the Mission Vote notification doesn’t seem.

• Visual concern on Google Pixel 10 units.

– Some gamers could also be experiencing visible glitches on Google Pixel 10 units. We are engaged on implementing a repair in a future recreation replace.