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40 changes across 7 patches (May 14, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for Fortnite, back to Apr 1, 2026.

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Sep 17, 2026Fortnite v42.20 Fortnite Override: Battle Royale Update Notes (Sep 17, 2026)Fix 2Official notes ↗

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Dual-wield Pickaxes now consistently trigger Auto Fire with touch input.

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Dual-wield Pickaxes now consistently trigger Auto Fire with touch input.

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Fixed an issue where launching the game with your iOS device muted could leave audio missing even after unmuting.

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Fixed an issue where launching the game with your iOS device muted could leave audio missing even after unmuting.
Aug 19, 2026Fortnite v42.00 Fortnite Override: Battle Royale Update Notes (Aug 19, 2026)Adjust 2Fix 4Official notes ↗

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With the Pickaxe equipped and Auto Fire enabled, you can now automatically swing at enemies in melee range.

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With the Pickaxe equipped and Auto Fire enabled, you can now automatically swing at enemies in melee range.

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Aim Assist no longer activates while your weapon is out of ammo.

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Aim Assist no longer activates while your weapon is out of ammo.

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Instead of defaulting to your device mic, Voice Chat now correctly uses your headset mic when headphones are connected.

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Instead of defaulting to your device mic, Voice Chat now correctly uses your headset mic when headphones are connected.

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Players using a custom HUD layout without a Reload button or with Dynamic Quickbar Slots can now access Portable Extractors without issue.

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Players using a custom HUD layout without a Reload button or with Dynamic Quickbar Slots can now access Portable Extractors without issue.

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Fixed a bug that would sometimes prevent your controller binds from saving consistently when modified on Android.

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Fixed a bug that would sometimes prevent your controller binds from saving consistently when modified on Android.

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Fixed a bug causing the Shoot button to sometimes become unresponsive or fire continuously after using a Self-Revive Device.

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Fixed a bug causing the Shoot button to sometimes become unresponsive or fire continuously after using a Self-Revive Device.
Jul 30, 2026Fortnite v41.30 Act III: Battle Royale Update Notes (Jul 30, 2026)Adjust 3Fix 1Official notes ↗

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You can now double-tap anywhere in the movement area of the screen to autorun — even when the Move Stick is hidden.

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You can now double-tap anywhere in the movement area of the screen to autorun - even when the Move Stick is hidden

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Danger markers can now be removed from the map with a single tap.

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Danger markers can now be removed from the map with a single tap

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Added an Emote button to the Victory Royale screen — celebrate that W!

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Added an Emote button to the Victory Royale screen - celebrate that W!

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Throwing a consumable immediately after a Shock Rock no longer blocks item use, swapping, dropping, or mantling/hurdling when carrying multiple consumables.

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Throwing a consumable immediately after a Shock Rock no longer blocks item use, swapping, dropping, or mantling/hurdling when carrying multiple consumables
Jul 16, 2026Fortnite v41.20 Fortnite Runners: Battle Royale Update Notes (Jul 16, 2026)Adjust 2Fix 3Official notes ↗

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Rotating the camera with touch input now feels smoother and more responsive.

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Rotating the camera with touch input now feels smoother and more responsive
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Improved the Tap Anywhere firing mode for weapons with a charging mechanic.
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Improved the Tap Anywhere firing mode for weapons with a charging mechanic
- Tap once to charge the weapon, then tap again to fire or cancel the charge
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Fixed a persistent crash when loading into a Battle Royale match on Samsung Galaxy S9 devices.

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Fixed a persistent crash when loading into a Battle Royale match on Samsung Galaxy S9 devices

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Fixed a scenario where the "Cannot do that now" error would incorrectly appear when Automatic Actions are enabled.

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Fixed a scenario where the "Cannot do that now" error would incorrectly appear when Automatic Actions are enabled

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Auto Fire now triggers correctly on an enemy hiding in the same bush as you.

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Auto Fire now triggers correctly on an enemy hiding in the same bush as you
Jun 25, 2026Fortnite v41.10 Fortnite Runners: Battle Royale Update Notes (Jun 25, 2026)Adjust 1Fix 5Official notes ↗

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Fixed a few Turbo Build issues that could interrupt building or cause structures not to place.

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Fixed a few Turbo Build issues that could interrupt building or cause structures not to place

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Resolved unresponsive camera and touch input controls during matches on some Android devices.

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Resolved unresponsive camera and touch input controls during matches on some Android devices

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Fixed the loss of touch input controls on Starter Island or the Battle Bus until an ongoing event message appeared and cleared.

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Fixed the loss of touch input controls on Starter Island or the Battle Bus until an ongoing event message appeared and cleared

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Fixed an issue where you could accidentally latch onto a Zipline or open a container without looking directly at it.

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Fixed an issue where you could accidentally latch onto a Zipline or open a container without looking directly at it

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You can now see how much Sprite Dust you have while browsing items at the extraction console.

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You can now see how much Sprite Dust you have while browsing items at the extraction console

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Swiping up from the bottom of the screen no longer minimizes the game instantly — helping prevent accidental swipes from kicking you out mid-match.

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Swiping up from the bottom of the screen no longer minimizes the game instantly - helping prevent accidental swipes from kicking you out mid-match
Jun 5, 2026Fortnite v41.00 Update Notes: Grab a Sprite. Get Out Alive. Fortnite Runners is Here (Jun 5, 2026)Adjust 2Fix 2Official notes ↗

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When in range, you can now automatically interact with nearby Containers, Ziplines, Ascenders, and revive DBNO players by standing near them.

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When in range, you can now automatically interact with nearby Containers, Ziplines, Ascenders, and revive DBNO players by standing near them

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Turbo Building no longer stops after double-tapping a structure piece while already holding the Place button.

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Turbo Building no longer stops after double-tapping a structure piece while already holding the Place button

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The Quick Bar now reverts correctly in the Vehicle HUD when using weapons or items.

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The Quick Bar now reverts correctly in the Vehicle HUD when using weapons or items

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Fixed an issue where the login page could sometimes appear blank and unresponsive on some Android devices until the screen was rotated.

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Fixed an issue where the login page could sometimes appear blank and unresponsive on some Android devices until the screen was rotated
May 14, 2026Fortnite v40.40 Act III: Battle Royale Update Notes (May 14, 2026)Adjust 5Fix 8Official notes ↗

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Improved aim assist on touch input so it's easier to track and hit distant or fast-moving targets while aiming.

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Improved aim assist on touch input so it's easier to track and hit distant or fast-moving targets while aiming

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You can now tap the Exit button instead of needing to hold it to leave Vehicles.

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You can now tap the Exit button instead of needing to hold it to leave Vehicles

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Tapping the Self-Throw button now throws items at your feet instead of showing the throwing arc.

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Tapping the Self-Throw button now throws items at your feet instead of showing the throwing arc

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Auto-Interact now correctly opens chests while running toward them.

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Auto-Interact now correctly opens chests while running toward them

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You'll no longer accidentally re-enter Ziplines after hopping off when Auto-Interact is enabled.

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You'll no longer accidentally re-enter Ziplines after hopping off when Auto-Interact is enabled

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Resolved a file corruption error that appeared when updating the game on some iOS devices.

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Resolved a file corruption error that appeared when updating the game on some iOS devices

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Graphics quality settings no longer reset after dropping into a BR match.

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Graphics quality settings no longer reset after dropping into a BR match

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Resolved an issue where the FPS setting wouldn't save after a game update on some iOS devices.

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Resolved an issue where the FPS setting wouldn't save after a game update on some iOS devices

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Reduced Megara's dress clipping when previewing the Outfit in the Locker.

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Reduced Megara's dress clipping when previewing the Outfit in the Locker

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The Omnitrix Pick's Ampfibian Style now displays consistently after emoting on some Android devices.

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The Omnitrix Pick's Ampfibian Style now displays consistently after emoting on some Android devices

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Resolved a delayed text chat resizing when sending long messages quickly.

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Resolved a delayed text chat resizing when sending long messages quickly

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The Back button now appears correctly after reaching the end of a conversation, no longer skipping the last dialogue line.

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The Back button now appears correctly after reaching the end of a conversation, no longer skipping the last dialogue line

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Added a missing Confirm button when a player has 0 currency and no items selected.

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Added a missing Confirm button when a player has 0 currency and no items selected

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