Fortnite has received a new patch. In Update 5.3, however, there isn’t much new: Highlights include the mode “Pure Gold” and the new weapon “Shockwave Grenade.”
The highlights of Update 5.3: The new update for “Battle Royale” and “Save the World” is unfortunately not particularly abundant. It mainly brings new game modes and a new item, which is not a proper weapon:
- New Item – Shockwave Grenade: This bomb has an epic rarity. It pushes players away like a Shock Grenade. Additionally, it deals damage when it collides with someone. You are immune to fall damage.
- Limited-Time Game Mode – Pure Gold: In this mode, there are ONLY golden, i.e. legendary, items to find. This allows for new tactics and the game is practically in endgame mode from minute 1, as nobody has to upgrade for long. This time, the mode is also available in a 50vs50 format. This should ensure truly epic battles.
What changes in Save the World in Patch 5.3
The PvE mode “Save the World” is also getting something new:
- Horde Challenge Week 4: Build defensive bases and bring along a lot of ammunition, because in this week’s challenge traps will not be triggered. As a reward, you will receive the legendary Marauder Hero “Riptide Ramirez”.
- Mystic Ninja “Blade Storm Wraith”: This new ninja will be available on August 30 at 02:00 AM. He has new abilities and perks. He also resembles the Wraith skin from Battle Royale mode.
Additionally, there were a bunch of smaller bug fixes and adjustments.
When does the update come? It is already here; there was no downtime.
What do the updates promise?
Update 5.3 – Small but nice? Even though Update 5.3 is overall rather meager, the new 50vs50 mode should hit hard and the Shockwave Grenade should certainly secure some cool kills in the hands of professionals.
And the new Horde Challenge in PvE should also be a tough nut to crack, thanks to the omission of traps.
