Today, the major update 8.30 is released for Fortnite . It requires 7 gigabytes on PC and about 4 gigabytes on PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. What’s included in the patch? Let’s take a look at the patch notes in English.
Why is the update so large? Even though the update is quite large today, the changes are relatively modest. There are technical improvements happening in the background, which is why the patch is so substantial today.
Highlights of the Patch Notes 8.30 for Fortnite Battle Royale
New Feature: The “Reboot Van” is new in Fortnite. It has been added to all major Points-of-Interest on the map.
The vans are not available in solo or modes with large teams. If Respawn is active anyway, the vans are also not available.
The Reboot Vans are primarily intended for Duos and Squads.
If team members in Duos or Squads die, they leave behind a “Reboot Card.” Team members can collect this card and run to a van. The card remains in the world for 90 seconds and takes 0.5 seconds to pick up.
If living players interact with the Reboot Card of their dead teammates for 10 seconds with the van, their teammates return. The van is then disabled for 120 seconds and needs to recharge.
Those who are revived start with 100 health, a gray pistol, 36 bullets for the pistol, and 100 wood. It is recommended that the living players drop items for their friends.
Weapon becomes weaker: The Infantry Rifle’s damage drops from 40/45 to 38/40.
Epic is really making adjustments to the weapon in nearly every Fortnite patch – in the last patch, the Infantry Rifle was completely overhauled and changed from a “Sniper Rifle” to a “Hitscan” rifle.
New Pirate Event with Special Challenges Starts
New Event: The Pirate Fever event runs from April 10 to April 15. There will be a new limited-time mode every day.
Additionally, extra new challenges will be active in Fortnite. There will also be more loot during the event in treasure chests or on the ground. The drop chances have been increased.
World Cup Begins: The first week of the World Cup qualification starts on April 13 and 14. The prize pool is 1 million US dollars.
The tournament will take place in solo mode – anyone who has reached the Champion League can participate.
This is the kickoff for the World Cup, which will then conclude with a grand finale in New York at the end of July. There’s a lot of money at stake for Fortnite players with professional ambitions.
Highlights of the Patch Notes for Fortnite Save the World 8.30
Beta Storm: A new experimental mission type is coming. In “Supply Surge,” players are to find 5 trucks and get them running again. Players have 15 minutes for this. It’s meant to be a dynamic mode where the safe zone moves. The trucks are, of course, surrounded by husks – otherwise, it would be boring.
New “Normal Mission Type”: The beta mission “Eliminate and Collect” is now in the normal rotation but has been changed so that more collecting is required.
New Hero: Demolition Team Kyle comes to the event shop. He likely focuses on armor. He is a legendary constructor.
New Weapon: The Steampunk Shotgun “Double Boiler” is a fresh weapon in the shop. It fires two solid projectiles.
