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Fortnite bug fixes: is it fixed yet?

219 bug fixes listed in 12 official updates of Fortnite, from Apr 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026. Type your bug below (for example "voice chat", "crash" or a Fortnite name) to see whether a patch says it was fixed.

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Creative proximity / voice chat fix said to have shipped silently in v42.40

Creators reported Fortnite's proximity chat (and voice chat more widely) broken for over a month. A player replied that Epic said it had been fixed silently on October 15 with v42.40, and that the fix is not in the patch notes. This is a second-hand report; we have not found an Epic statement ourselves.

  • GeneralFixed a scenario where you couldn't rejoin a match as a spectator if you reconnected shortly after disconnecting.
  • GeneralFixed a scenario where matchmaking from inside a match could disconnect you.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where your party could get stuck waiting after everyone readied up if someone was still loading out of the previous match.
  • GeneralFixed custom controller movement feeling less responsive than intended at low stick input.
  • GeneralFixed tournament bookmarks not updating correctly when added or removed in the Compete tab.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where the Emote Wheel could show the wrong icons when switching between the Emotes, Comms, and Jam Loops tabs.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where rapidly selecting the Passes tab could make it unresponsive to controller input.
  • DiscoverPressing Back at the bottom of Discover and quickly scrolling down no longer makes some tiles briefly glitch out.
  • DiscoverRight-clicking the "View All" button no longer locks up the UI and scrolling.
  • Gameplay & PerformanceFixed an issue where close-range bullet impact sounds could sometimes only be heard when the shooter was very close to you.
  • Gameplay & PerformanceFixed an issue where rebooting a teammate at a Reboot Van could be interrupted and not complete.
  • PCFixed the game window not updating its scale when moved between monitors with different display scaling.
  • PCFixed an issue where modifier keys like Shift or Ctrl could get stuck sometimes.
  • PCFixed a crash related to graphics software.
  • MobileFixed several crashes on Android to improve stability.
  • MobileFixed an issue where Auto Fire could activate for a moment when hiring a Follower you were aiming at.
  • MobileFixed the Pocket Item slot disappearing from the HUD when moving or dropping Utility Items in the last two inventory slots.
  • GeneralWeak Points once again appear when hitting a destructible object on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where the Lock Input Method as Mouse setting prevented controller and mouse inputs from working together properly.
  • GeneralThe Shield Potion's slurp glow effect no longer incorrectly lingers on your character until the end of the match.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentHolding the Sprint button while strafing and then moving forward once again triggers sprint as intended.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed an issue where setting the Forward Diagonal Angle to 77 or higher slowed sideways movement.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentThe Mega Buster's charged shot once again deals its intended area damage.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentYou'll no longer get stuck after defeating and possessing one of Freddy's Animatronics.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed an issue where the Prop Hunt Override didn't visually transform you into a prop the first time you used it.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed an issue where the Hunter Scavenger Override caused the enemy-marking sound to play on repeat while you were in the Storm.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed a bug where you could get stuck rolling after deploying your Glider just before hitting the terrain at Stone Sanctum.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed an issue where custom keyboard bindings for certain Vehicles didn't apply in-game and reverted to default.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed overlapping Cheat Codes in Wonkeeland so players can use them.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentThe Guardian no longer spawns under the terrain as a Hired Follower.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed an issue in Horde Rush where the Surgefire SMG didn't appear fully when found as floor loot.
  • UIThe Gizmo Wheel no longer overlaps or stops working when visiting Geno's Machine.
  • PCFixed launch crashes that could occur on certain AMD video cards.
  • PCFixed an issue where some players would receive hotfixes with a delay.
  • MobileAuto Fire will no longer mistrigger when the Loot Hack menu is open.
  • MobileFixed an issue where the push notification telling you a download was complete never arrived.
  • MobileFixed an issue where Reboot Vans couldn't be activated by tapping their on-screen icon.
  • GeneralThe Battle Royale Lobby's glitch effect no longer incorrectly appears in other Lobbies.
  • GeneralFixed Compete tab issues where North America tournaments didn't load and event posters showed incorrect region tags.
  • Gameplay, Audio & EnvironmentAmmo and resources you're full on, and consumables you already have a full stack of are no longer picked up first.
  • Gameplay, Audio & EnvironmentFixed an issue on PC where the Forward and Backward movement keys could rebind themselves between matches.
  • Gameplay, Audio & EnvironmentFixed an issue on Nintendo Switch 2 where Rebecca's Guns could cause intense flashing when fired.
  • Gameplay, Audio & EnvironmentFixed an issue causing the Mega Buster to sometimes deal damage through walls.
  • UIPlayers on Xbox devices can again enter Lobby Hacks without issue.
  • UIFixed an issue on PC where Gizmo tiles on the mode selection screen couldn't be selected with a controller to view their name and description.
  • UIFixed a visual issue where the rewards preview in the Ranked Quests section could show the previous Season's rewards.
  • UIFixed an issue where the Recent Players list in the Add Friends menu wasn't showing players from your recent matches and parties.
  • PCFixed an issue that could turn the Dynamic 3D Resolution setting off on its own.
  • PCFixed a rare issue where you couldn't type in Text Chat until the game was restarted.
  • GeneralCompleted Sidekick Quests no longer reappear in the Quests tab.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed an issue with the 8-Bit Shotgun shooting through walls when clipped through them.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentAmmo spawned from Loot Hack drops no longer needs to be picked up manually.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentReboot Vans now correctly reboot your teammates when the reboot progress completes.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed an issue where players could carry a downed teammate while using Sonic's Power Sneakers' Spin Dash.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentYou'll no longer take fall damage when canceling Sonic's Power Sneakers' Spin Dash right before jumping off a slope.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed an issue where other players' Sprites could sometimes be seen through walls.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentThe Adventure Sprite's effect no longer swaps your equipped item when your inventory is full.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentMega Buster shots now correctly break glass surfaces and display impact effects when firing at water.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed a rare bug where you could damage yourself while disguised as a prop.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentThe map is now correctly centered while on Starter Island.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed flickering textures along walls at Stone Sanctum.
  • Gameplay & EnvironmentFixed a floating patch of grass near Reality's Reign.
  • PCFixed an instance causing the ESP-INIT-001 error to appear when launching the game.
  • PCFixed several crashes that could occur when closing the game.
  • MobileDual-wield Pickaxes now consistently trigger Auto Fire with touch input.
  • MobileFixed an issue where launching the game with your iOS device muted could leave audio missing even after unmuting.
  • GeneralVehicles are no longer incorrectly labeled with the Reload tag in the Locker.
  • GeneralThe Join Crew button on the Passes screen is responsive again.
  • GeneralThe Crew Styles page no longer appears empty or shows content from a previously viewed Pass screen.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UILobby Hack: INVALIDCHEAT is no longer invalid.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UICleared the 8-Bit Leaderboard of entries where players got a high score by invalid means, and scores earned in Custom matches now no longer count towards the Leaderboard.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a movement bug that prevented sprinting when your Forward Diagonal Angle setting (a.k.a. double movement) was set higher than 70.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a jittery movement animation caused by sliding into or falling onto boost pads at Green Hill Zone, or canceling boost while stepping on one.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIPlayers rebooted by a teammate using the Sonic Power Sneakers will no longer respawn with their camera incorrectly zoomed in or out.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIThe spectator camera now consistently follows and centers on players using the Sonic Power Sneakers' Spin Attack.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIOpening the inventory or map while charging the Sonic Power Sneakers' Spin Dash no longer leaves you stuck in place.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a bug that sometimes prevented hopping off grind rails at Green Hill Zone.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIThe Tails Sprite no longer leaves a persistent pulsing effect on your back that flashed more intensely while aiming down sights.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a number of Cheat Codes being difficult or impossible to interact with unless standing at just the right angle, appearing invisible or not accepting inputs.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a bug causing Storm Scout Sprite's Overdrive effect to last longer than expected.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIMastering the Crown Sprite now correctly grants its Cheat Master variant.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIThe Sprite Summon button no longer stays disabled after returning to Battle Royale from Reload.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIPinging Tetris Rift blocks after their animation ends no longer shows a placeholder icon.
  • Bug FixesAuto Fire and Aim Assist now trigger consistently around the Stone Sanctum's hidden maze walls and doors — no longer blocked when you can see an enemy, and no longer triggering when you can't.
  • Bug FixesThe Cheat Code near the ice cubes east of The Battlewoods no longer appears under the ground.
  • Bug FixesThe Secondary Action button for the God Mode Llama now works correctly, letting you use the item.
  • Bug FixesThe Battle Bus will now reliably appear and fly normally at the start of Blitz matches on Android.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where sorting the Locker by Latest Acquired could display items in a random order.
  • GeneralVisual effects on multiple Elite, Champion and Unreal Ranked cosmetics now display correctly.
  • GeneralAdded missing water effects to the Downpour Umbrella Glider.
  • GeneralScrolling through Locker categories no longer skips past the Sidekicks category when using a controller.
  • GeneralFixed a bug with Krypto Sidekick Quests not appearing in the Quests tab for some owners.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where Aim Assist could pull away from an enemy when you're both moving up or down a hill.
  • GeneralThe Music Player playlist no longer appears empty on Nintendo Switch after equipping a Jam Track from the Lobby.
  • GeneralThe Carnation of Carnage Pickaxe no longer moves erratically while walking, jumping or sliding.
  • GeneralFixed a bug that would sometimes prevent your Sidekick from playing reactions during longer play sessions.
  • GeneralAgamemnon's cape no longer clips through the Back Bling and animates properly.
  • GeneralThe Sprite Mastery Pod Locker description no longer shows a random string of numbers.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIRedeploying your Glider just before hitting the ground will no longer leave you stuck in a rolling animation.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIThe Victory Royale screen is no longer delayed and appears right after winning a match.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed an issue that caused the Play button to be grayed out when switching experiences.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a desync where players leaning out of Vehicles could sometimes appear incorrectly to others.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a bug preventing weapon and item use while on keyboard and mouse.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a visual issue where the Sprites tab background could incorrectly persist in the Battle Royale Lobby when switching tabs while in queue.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a bug that sometimes caused fall damage when landing in shallow water.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UICorrected visible seams and textures around the water at Heatwave Harbor, Sinister Strip and Sunken Shores.
  • Gameplay, Environment, UIFixed a bug where multiple rocks at Sunken Shores couldn't be destroyed with a Pickaxe.
  • PCFixed a bug causing the Settings menu to load incorrectly or crash the game if opened right after game launch.
  • PCFixed several crashes that could occur when exiting the game, along with certain rare memory-related crashes.
  • MobileAim Assist no longer activates while your weapon is out of ammo.
  • MobileInstead of defaulting to your device mic, Voice Chat now correctly uses your headset mic when headphones are connected.
  • MobileFixed a bug that would sometimes prevent your controller binds from saving consistently when modified on Android.
  • MobileFixed a bug causing the Shoot button to sometimes become unresponsive or fire continuously after using a Self-Revive Device.
  • GeneralResolved an issue where some Fortnite Crew players received an incorrect Darksea Trident Pickaxe Style.
  • GeneralSupergirl's facial textures now display correctly while emoting.
  • GeneralCorrected the head animation on all Billie Eilish Outfits that displayed incorrectly when using the Popcorn Tears Emote.
  • GeneralThe Super Ovation Emote now correctly shows the firework effects and buildings.
  • GeneralFixed a bug causing overly bright effects when swinging the Sword of the Gods Pickaxe.
  • GeneralAdded the missing set description to the John Wick (Pen & Ink) Outfit in the Locker.
  • MobileThrowing a consumable immediately after a Shock Rock no longer blocks item use, swapping, dropping, or mantling/hurdling when carrying multiple consumables.
  • PCFixed a crash that could occur for some players using the DirectX 12 rendering mode.
  • GameplayThe Batman Grapnel Gun no longer stays equipped when you swap weapons before its glider deploys.
  • GameplayFixed a bug that stopped you from reloading after using the last Shock Rock charge and entering a Vehicle or a hiding spot before landing.
  • GameplayFixed a bug where the Lancehead Pistol mag could accidentally hit nearby non-hostile NPCs (apologies!)
  • GameplayFixed a bug where Pocket Shockwave Grenades could be spammed under Friend Zone Bubbles.
  • GameplayThe Seven Sliders' Power Slide effect no longer remains active indefinitely after getting the final elimination in Bullet Time.
  • Bosses & FollowersEliminating one of the Batman Baddies no longer plays the elimination sound twice.
  • Bosses & FollowersHired Followers no longer incorrectly display the Hire icon on the minimap after joining you.
  • Bosses & FollowersEntering and exiting a Jam Loop near a hired Follower no longer causes them to get stuck emoting.
  • Environment, Effects, Audio, UIFixed a spot at Shaken Sanctuary where players could get inside the floor and see others without being seen.
  • Environment, Effects, Audio, UISprites' aura effect no longer incorrectly appears on your character or nearby objects in Performance Mode.
  • Environment, Effects, Audio, UIFixed a bug with Vehicle Radio playing licensed music when the Licensed Audio setting was set to Mute.
  • Environment, Effects, Audio, UIFixed a visual bug where Battle Royale Quests appeared inaccessible after finishing a match in another experience.
  • Environment, Effects, Audio, UIFixed visible gaps between undiscovered areas on the map.
  • GeneralFixed inconsistent Pilot Style names for The Guardian Outfit.
  • GeneralFixed a visual bug where some Pickaxes could appear as the default Pickaxe during matches.
  • GeneralExotic weapons now correctly display Wraps when equipped.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed an issue where dropping a Sprite to extract it turned it into a Water Sprite and wouldn't grant Sprite Dust, or add it to your collection.
  • Gameplay / UIWater Sprite once again heals you in water.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed an issue with camera effects (motion blur or FOV changes) staying on screen after being rebooted by a teammate who was using Vehicle boost or Seven Sliders.
  • MobileFixed a persistent crash when loading into a Battle Royale match on Samsung Galaxy S9 devices.
  • MobileFixed a scenario where the "Cannot do that now" error would incorrectly appear when Automatic Actions are enabled.
  • MobileAuto Fire now triggers correctly on an enemy hiding in the same bush as you.
  • GeneralThe Health and Shield bars no longer incorrectly show 82 points even when full.
  • GeneralFixed an issue with Nintendo Switch 2 controller inputs not responding consistently after entering the Lobby.
  • GeneralHelsie's hair now moves correctly when using DirectX 12 at 60 FPS or higher.
  • GeneralDark Cubic Sneakers preview now loads correctly on the Passes screen.
  • GeneralSpongeBob SquarePants Sidekick's voice lines once again play in languages other than English.
  • GeneralAdded missing Icon Series tags to the Typical Gamer Bundle.
  • GeneralCorrected the Community 'Brella Style name in the Locker.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed a bug where your character could get stuck in a skydiving animation after landing.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed an issue where some players couldn't open their inventory or switch to Build Mode.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed an issue with the Emote Wheel opening each time the Emote bind was pressed, requiring you to close it multiple times.
  • Gameplay / UIUsing a Launch Pad right after redeploying your Glider no longer locks you in the gliding state.
  • Gameplay / UIYou'll no longer be thrown off an Ascender and take fall damage when deploying your Glider.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed a bug where Level 5 Dream Sprites wouldn't drop Legendary loot.
  • Gameplay / UIFire Sprites now trigger consistently if your target is airborne or hit by splash damage.
  • Gameplay / UIYour character's upper body no longer twists unnaturally during Pickaxe swings while walking.
  • Gameplay / UIYour character's upper body now correctly follows the camera while aiming or shooting on Wonkeeland Grind Rails.
  • Gameplay / UITwo chests west of Wonkeeland are no longer hidden under the terrain.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed an invisible barrier blocking shots when firing from the top of the lighthouse at Calamari Canyon.
  • Gameplay / UIChaos Exploder Rifle shots are no longer blocked by an invisible barrier in some Particle Accelerator areas.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed a hitch that could occur when closing the GameChat menu on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • PCYour Fullscreen setting now saves correctly and no longer resets to Windowed Fullscreen after leaving the menu.
  • PCFixed a crash that could occur on game launch with certain NVIDIA video cards when the NVIDIA Reflex feature wouldn't load correctly.
  • PCFixed occasional crashes when launching the game on PC, including GeForce NOW and Amazon Luna cloud streaming services.
  • PCResolved a crash that could stop the game from launching on older video cards.
  • MobileFixed a few Turbo Build issues that could interrupt building or cause structures not to place.
  • MobileResolved unresponsive camera and touch input controls during matches on some Android devices.
  • MobileFixed the loss of touch input controls on Starter Island or the Battle Bus until an ongoing event message appeared and cleared.
  • MobileFixed an issue where you could accidentally latch onto a Zipline or open a container without looking directly at it.
  • MobileSwiping up from the bottom of the screen no longer minimizes the game instantly — helping prevent accidental swipes from kicking you out mid-match.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where the Build/Zero Build toggle might not appear when entering BR or Reload.
  • GeneralUsing the right analog stick to rotate Battle Pass cosmetics no longer scrolls through them at the same time after entering the Passes tab with the mouse and keyboard.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where some Outfits Barricade, Elite Jules, The Foundation (Reforged) etc. were missing Style icons, tags, or descriptions in the Locker.
  • GeneralThe Exalted Ice King's Wrathful and Golden Cold Outfit Styles now properly display the eye effects.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where Skye's Golden Agent Outfit Style could appear only partially gold for some players.
  • GeneralThe Dark Voyager's leg belts and shoe textures now display properly.
  • GeneralFixed visible jittering on Doodle-Doo's crest and wattles.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed an issue where Door Bashing an open door could sometimes close it on you.
  • Gameplay / UIChanging graphics settings no longer causes the whole map to incorrectly appear covered by the Storm.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed a visual issue where the stamina bar could incorrectly appear orange as if the Slap effect was still active.
  • Gameplay / UIThe Reset Building keybind now properly resets your structures while sprinting.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed an issue where the Enter key could open Text Chat even after being bound to another action.
  • Gameplay / UIFixed an issue where friends could sometimes incorrectly appear as Offline in the Social sidebar.
  • MobileTurbo Building no longer stops after double-tapping a structure piece while already holding the Place button.
  • MobileFixed an issue where the login page could sometimes appear blank and unresponsive on some Android devices until the screen was rotated.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where Quests currently available in the Quests tab incorrectly appeared as completed.
  • GeneralYou can again join other players' group Emotes (e.g. Shock Grip, Death Rockers).
  • GeneralKafka's Sword no longer creates a bright flash when hitting objects at high FPS in Performance Mode.
  • GeneralFixed Ohm's Perch Back Bling animations not playing after gliding for the first time in a match.
  • Gameplay / UIBeing eliminated from DBNO while self-reviving no longer causes the camera to get stuck after rebooting.
  • Gameplay / UIYou can again sprint out of a crouch after hurdling through a window.
  • Gameplay / UIYou can again scroll through Quest categories without the Quest bar collapsing automatically.
  • MobileAuto-Interact now correctly opens chests while running toward them.
  • MobileYou'll no longer accidentally re-enter Ziplines after hopping off when Auto-Interact is enabled.
  • MobileResolved a file corruption error that appeared when updating the game on some iOS devices.
  • MobileGraphics quality settings no longer reset after dropping into a BR match.
  • MobileResolved an issue where the FPS setting wouldn't save after a game update on some iOS devices.
  • MobileThe Omnitrix Pick's Ampfibian Style now displays consistently after emoting on some Android devices.
  • MobileResolved a delayed text chat resizing when sending long messages quickly.
  • MobileThe Back button now appears correctly after reaching the end of a conversation, no longer skipping the last dialogue line.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where Slapperoni Pizza could grant the Slap effect without consuming a slice.
  • GeneralYou'll no longer get stuck under the terrain when using the Particle Accelerator with the Overdrive Grenade effect.
  • GeneralUsing a Zipline near Latte Landing will no longer send you flying without fall damage immunity.
  • GeneralThe Season X Umbrella no longer causes gray placeholder textures while gliding.
  • GeneralEquipped Pickaxes will no longer appear with missing textures after a player is revived or rebooted.
  • GeneralFixed a visual issue where Axo's "Midnight" Style could display unintended Outfit elements.
  • GeneralHades' facial expressions now animate correctly when using the Underworld Anger Emote.
  • GeneralThe Overlay Contrail is again available in players' Lockers.
  • GeneralReload Morphite weapons no longer display incorrect ammo count on the Quick Bar.
  • GeneralFixed an issue where some Gliders could display incorrect Styles or replace equipped Back Blings.
  • Bug FixesText chat is now available again in Fortnite OG matches.
  • Bug FixesFixed an issue where Aim Assist could trigger without active input when Auto Fire is enabled.
  • Bug FixesStorm Surge Damage Threshold indicator now correctly appears during Competitive matches.
  • Bug FixesThe Dash icon no longer incorrectly appears on the Glider button after entering a Rift.
  • Bug FixesWhile in a party, the Chat and Microphone buttons no longer appear duplicated on the Showdown tab.
  • Bug FixesFixed an issue where chat message and group invite push notifications were unintentionally turned off for players who had opted in to receive push notifications.
  • Bug FixesBlitz Accolade, Quest, and XP notifications now appear on the left side of the screen, no longer overlapping with level-up and reward widgets.

Each line is a fix the official Fortnite notes list, as Nerf Radar recorded it. A fix being listed does not guarantee it works for everyone; if a bug is back, check the latest patch and the official known-issues page. Patches older than the Fortnite updates we track are not included. How Nerf Radar works.