The patch notes for update V23 in Fortnite at a glance. We show you all the changes from Chapter 4 Season 1 that you can now expect.
What happened today in Fortnite? In Fortnite, the live event marking the end of Chapter 3 concluded with the shattering of the Chapter 4 map and the assembly of the new Chapter 4 map. The servers are still inactive, however, Epic Games has already published its patch notes. We show you everything important in a summary.
If you need important information about the live event and the new trailers, we have just the thing for you:
- Fortnite: Live ticker for the start of Chapter 4 – leaks and all information
- Fortnite: Chapter 4 Season 1 Battle Pass brings Geralt and Doom Slayer
- Fortnite: Watch the devastating event for Chapter 4 that tore the entire map apart
Fortnite cannot be played – when and for how long?
When and how long does the downtime last? This is still unknown. Many players have been wondering since the end of Chapter 3 when the servers will be back online. However, we keep an eye on the servers and will tell you when you can play again.
In the meantime, you can take a look at the new gameplay trailer.
A new map in Chapter 4
Fortnite offers you a completely new map with cool POIs in Chapter 4 that you will soon be able to explore. Epic Games lists some interesting places:
You can find another insight with a minimap of Chapter 4 here
- The Citadel
- Anvil Square
- Brutal Bastion
- Frenzy Fields
- Shattered Slabs
New ore lets you cast spells
In the new POI “Shattered Slabs” you can obtain kinetic ore. With this new material, you can perform physics magic according to Epic Games and strategically attack your opponents. It remains to be seen how creatively players will use this new item in combat.
Reality augmentations give you bonuses in combat
Epic Games shakes up the battlefield with perks. These reality augmentations can be earned during a match and remain until the end of a round. They give you bonuses and make it easier for you to win fights. There will be 22 of these augmentations available from day 1. The following ones have already been announced:
Light Fingers
What does the augmentation do? Weapons with light bullets reload faster.
Bow Legend
What does the augmentation do? You will receive a mechanical boom bow and a mechanical shockwave bow.
Aerialist
What does the augmentation do? Allows you to reuse your glider for the rest of the match.
Tankable Passenger
What does the augmentation do? Your vehicles do not consume fuel and have more health.
Sprint Jump
What does the augmentation do? Jump significantly higher and with lower gravity while sprinting.
You can swap your randomly obtained augmentations for those you have already unlocked later in a match.
New movement option
Players can now jump over obstacles while sprinting. The movements are similar to parkour. Keep in mind that this feature only works while sprinting.
New weapons
Fortnite also offers you seven new weapons at the start of Chapter 4 Season 1 that you can test right away. Here’s what they look like and what they can do:
Ex-Caliber Rifle
What can the weapon do? This devastating semi-automatic rifle fires explosive swords with deadly precision.
Thunder Shotgun
What can the weapon do? This shotgun fires two shells at once, splitting your opponents into alive and not-alive.
Automatic Expert Shotgun
What can the weapon do? This shotgun fires its projectiles automatically and in quick succession, but has a moderate range.
Red-Eye Assault Rifle
What can the weapon do? This weapon is a burst rifle with an accurate red dot sight. The fire rate is tuned to ensure that precision and your aim don’t suffer.
Twin-Mag SMG
What can the weapon do? This submachine gun is designed for fast reloading and therefore features a twin magazine.
Tactical Pistol
What can the weapon do? This pistol is fully automatic, has a large magazine, and strong firepower.
Shockwave Hammer
What can the weapon do? This hammer can launch not only you but also your enemies and friends and the air. To swing it, you slam the hammer to the ground and catapult yourself with force at your opponents.
New consumable items
Fortnite hasn’t skimped on the items you can use either. You can find three new goodies on the map. These are:
Slap Berries
What does the item do? The item gives you stamina and a short unlimited supply of sprint energy when consumed. This way you can sprint longer than usual.
Slap Juice
What does the item do? Slap Juice gives you more stamina and a longer sprint than the Slap Berry itself.
Air Jellies
What does the item do? These Air Jellies float in various locations on the Chapter 4 map. Players can touch them to receive a bit of stamina and a jumping effect, just like the jump mushrooms in Chapter 3 Season 4.
Flying Loot Drop Spots are back
What are those chests? In Fortnite, starting from Season 1 Chapter 4, some locations on the map are randomly designated as “hot spots.” You can recognize them by the golden text on the map. In such hot spots, drones with rare loot hover in the air. You need to shoot them down and collect the loot. Veterans from Chapter 1 will remember these drones.
New mechanic: Capture Points
How does the mechanic work? On the new map in Chapter 4, there will be certain points known as capture points. These can be taken by teams to detect intruders and mark nearby boxes.
If a team takes such a banner, it will also be rewarded with loot. Note that other teams can outpace you and offer resistance.
Unreal Engine 5.1 – Everything more alive
With Chapter 4, Epic Games has transitioned to Unreal Engine 5.1. Players will experience more vibrant and realistic environments in matches.
What do you think of the changes Epic Games has prepared? Are you excited about the new weapons? Feel free to leave us a comment!
