Gameplay, Environment, UI: change history

1. Sep 3, 2026Fortnite v42.10 Fortnite Override: Battle Royale Update Notes (Sep 3, 2026)Adjust 1Fix 14Official notes ↗
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   Lobby Hack: INVALIDCHEAT is no longer invalid.

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   Lobby Hack: INVALIDCHEAT is no longer invalid.

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   Cleared 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.

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   Cleared 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.

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   Players viewed from a distance now move much more smoothly instead of appearing choppy at times.

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   Players viewed from a distance now move much more smoothly instead of appearing choppy at times.

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   Fixed a movement bug that prevented sprinting when your Forward Diagonal Angle setting (a.k.a. double movement) was set higher than 70.

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   Fixed a movement bug that prevented sprinting when your Forward Diagonal Angle setting (a.k.a. double movement) was set higher than 70.

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   Fixed a jittery movement animation caused by sliding into or falling onto boost pads at Green Hill Zone, or canceling boost while stepping on one.

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   Fixed a jittery movement animation caused by sliding into or falling onto boost pads at Green Hill Zone, or canceling boost while stepping on one.

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   Players rebooted by a teammate using the Sonic Power Sneakers will no longer respawn with their camera incorrectly zoomed in or out.

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   Players rebooted by a teammate using the Sonic Power Sneakers will no longer respawn with their camera incorrectly zoomed in or out.

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   The spectator camera now consistently follows and centers on players using the Sonic Power Sneakers' Spin Attack.

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   The spectator camera now consistently follows and centers on players using the Sonic Power Sneakers' Spin Attack.

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   Opening the inventory or map while charging the Sonic Power Sneakers' Spin Dash no longer leaves you stuck in place.

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   Opening the inventory or map while charging the Sonic Power Sneakers' Spin Dash no longer leaves you stuck in place.

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   Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented hopping off grind rails at Green Hill Zone.

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   Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented hopping off grind rails at Green Hill Zone.

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   The Tails Sprite no longer leaves a persistent pulsing effect on your back that flashed more intensely while aiming down sights.

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   The Tails Sprite no longer leaves a persistent pulsing effect on your back that flashed more intensely while aiming down sights.

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   Fixed 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.

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   Fixed 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.

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   Fixed a bug causing Storm Scout Sprite's Overdrive effect to last longer than expected.

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   Fixed a bug causing Storm Scout Sprite's Overdrive effect to last longer than expected.

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   Mastering the Crown Sprite now correctly grants its Cheat Master variant.

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   Mastering the Crown Sprite now correctly grants its Cheat Master variant.

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   The Sprite Summon button no longer stays disabled after returning to Battle Royale from Reload.

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   The Sprite Summon button no longer stays disabled after returning to Battle Royale from Reload.

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   Pinging Tetris Rift blocks after their animation ends no longer shows a placeholder icon.

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   Pinging Tetris Rift blocks after their animation ends no longer shows a placeholder icon.

2. Aug 19, 2026Fortnite v42.00 Fortnite Override: Battle Royale Update Notes (Aug 19, 2026)Adjust 1Fix 9Official notes ↗
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   Improved map load times on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

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   Improved map load times on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

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   Redeploying your Glider just before hitting the ground will no longer leave you stuck in a rolling animation.

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   Redeploying your Glider just before hitting the ground will no longer leave you stuck in a rolling animation.

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   The Victory Royale screen is no longer delayed and appears right after winning a match.

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   The Victory Royale screen is no longer delayed and appears right after winning a match.

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   Fixed an issue that caused the Play button to be grayed out when switching experiences.

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   Fixed an issue that caused the Play button to be grayed out when switching experiences.

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   Fixed a desync where players leaning out of Vehicles could sometimes appear incorrectly to others.

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   Fixed a desync where players leaning out of Vehicles could sometimes appear incorrectly to others.

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   Fixed a bug preventing weapon and item use while on keyboard and mouse.

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   Fixed a bug preventing weapon and item use while on keyboard and mouse.

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   Fixed a visual issue where the Sprites tab background could incorrectly persist in the Battle Royale Lobby when switching tabs while in queue.

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   Fixed a visual issue where the Sprites tab background could incorrectly persist in the Battle Royale Lobby when switching tabs while in queue.

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   Fixed a bug that sometimes caused fall damage when landing in shallow water.

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   Fixed a bug that sometimes caused fall damage when landing in shallow water.

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   Corrected visible seams and textures around the water at Heatwave Harbor, Sinister Strip and Sunken Shores.

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   Corrected visible seams and textures around the water at Heatwave Harbor, Sinister Strip and Sunken Shores.

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   Fixed a bug where multiple rocks at Sunken Shores couldn't be destroyed with a Pickaxe.

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   Fixed a bug where multiple rocks at Sunken Shores couldn't be destroyed with a Pickaxe.

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