Gameplay, Audio & Environment: change history

1. Oct 1, 2026Fortnitemares 2026 Curses Battle Royale, Reload & More (Oct 1, 2026)Adjust 5Fix 4Official notes ↗
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   When multiple items are in direct line of sight, the game now prioritizes what you can actually use.

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   When multiple items are in direct line of sight, the game now prioritizes what you can actually use.

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   Ammo and resources you're full on, and consumables you already have a full stack of are no longer picked up first.

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   Ammo and resources you're full on, and consumables you already have a full stack of are no longer picked up first.

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   Loot pickup speed is now more consistent across input methods, so grabbing loot comes down to positioning and timing rather than your hardware or binds.

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   Loot pickup speed is now more consistent across input methods, so grabbing loot comes down to positioning and timing rather than your hardware or binds.

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   Fixed an issue on PC where the Forward and Backward movement keys could rebind themselves between matches.

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   Fixed an issue on PC where the Forward and Backward movement keys could rebind themselves between matches.

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   Cheat Codes can now be heard from farther away, making them easier to find.

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   Cheat Codes can now be heard from farther away, making them easier to find.

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   Fixed an issue on Nintendo Switch 2 where Rebecca's Guns could cause intense flashing when fired.

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   Fixed an issue on Nintendo Switch 2 where Rebecca's Guns could cause intense flashing when fired.

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   Drivable Reboot Vans have been replaced with stationary Reboot Vans.

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   Drivable Reboot Vans have been replaced with stationary Reboot Vans.

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   Fixed an issue causing the Mega Buster to sometimes deal damage through walls.

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   Fixed an issue causing the Mega Buster to sometimes deal damage through walls.

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   Added a missing Special-O-Matic Vending Machine to the Pixel Polys location.

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   Added a missing Special-O-Matic Vending Machine to the Pixel Polys location.

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