The online shooter Fortnite will change quite a bit in the next patch. The update will significantly nerf rocket launchers, hand cannons, and airplanes. Fans are reacting almost euphorically to the announcement. However, the update is taking its time.
This is what Fortnite is changing in update 7.40: Epic Games has already announced 7 balance changes (via reddit) that will come with the new update:
- Airplanes will no longer be able to fly through buildings and destroy them in Fortnite
- Players will interact differently with ziplines, they must be used intentionally with a single click – using such a zipline will grant immunity to fall damage
- The Hand Cannon (Desert Eagle) will only deal 100 damage (previously 150 damage) to structures
- Turbo building will be faster – Epic is reducing the delay from 0.15 seconds to 0.05 seconds
- Additionally, players will now be able to edit buildings while crouching
- The rocket launcher will have a slower reload time – it will now take 3.24 seconds (currently 2.54 seconds)
- Furthermore, rocket launchers will no longer be found in loot chests – but still in supply drops (even with increased probability) and in vending machines
This is how players are reacting: The first reactions are mostly positive.
- Most people are excited that they will soon be able to edit buildings while crouching.
- The nerfs for the airplane, Desert Eagle, and the rocket launcher are also mostly well received.
- Even the “button” to use a zipline is being praised
Some are thanking the new competitor APEX Legends for forcing Fortnite to make such changes. One even asks if he is only dreaming about the announcement of the change.
Update 7.40 is delayed
When will the patch come? The patch is expected tomorrow, on Tuesday. Downtime may begin around 10:00 AM. However, it may also be that the patch appears later – on Wednesday or even Thursday.
Update 12.2.: Today on Tuesday, the patch will not come. It is now confirmed that the patch will appear on Wednesday, February 13.
I can now confirm it’s coming Wednesday!
— Nick Chester (@nickchester) February 12, 2019
Update 13.2.: Surprisingly, Epic announced that the update has been delayed again. A “last-minute problem” has arisen. They will report back as soon as they know when the update will come.
It is uncertain whether this will happen today, February 13.
This is still in the patch: Alongside the balance changes, with update 7.40:
- a new weapon, the M1 Garand, that players know from Call of Duty
- the Love Crossbow, “Cupid’s Crossbow” is making a comeback just in time for Valentine’s Day
- and the Valentine’s Day event in Fortnite itself will start – this time with a Ranked Mode
We will keep you updated on MeinMMO. You will read the patch notes for 7.40 here on MeinMMO.
