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PC: change history
23 changes across 8 patches (May 14, 2026 to Oct 1, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for Fortnite, back to Apr 1, 2026.
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FixFixed an issue that could turn the Dynamic 3D Resolution setting off on its own.
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Fixed an issue that could turn the Dynamic 3D Resolution setting off on its own.
FixFixed a rare issue where you couldn't type in Text Chat until the game was restarted.Source line
Fixed a rare issue where you couldn't type in Text Chat until the game was restarted.
AdjustImproved system software performance and stability.Source line
Improved system software performance and stability.
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FixFixed an instance causing the ESP-INIT-001 error to appear when launching the game.
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Fixed an instance causing the ESP-INIT-001 error to appear when launching the game.
FixFixed several crashes that could occur when closing the game.Source line
Fixed several crashes that could occur when closing the game.
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AdjustReduced input latency when VSync is used, with the biggest gains on AMD and Intel GPU configurations at 60 Hz.
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Reduced input latency when VSync is used, with the biggest gains on AMD and Intel GPU configurations at 60 Hz.
AdjustFurther optimized Performance Mode, allowing low-spec configurations to render at a noticeably higher resolution with no extra GPU cost and minimal visual difference.Source line
Further optimized Performance Mode, allowing low-spec configurations to render at a noticeably higher resolution with no extra GPU cost and minimal visual difference.
- Fortnite v42.00 Fortnite Override: Battle Royale Update Notes (Aug 19, 2026)Adjust 2Fix 2Official notes ↗AdjustOptimized shader precaching to reduce loading times, so models and objects spend less time as gray placeholders — especially on lower-end CPUs.
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Optimized shader precaching to reduce loading times, so models and objects spend less time as gray placeholders - especially on lower-end CPUs.
FixFixed a bug causing the Settings menu to load incorrectly or crash the game if opened right after game launch.Source line
Fixed a bug causing the Settings menu to load incorrectly or crash the game if opened right after game launch.
AdjustImproved level-of-detail consistency with world objects for better GPU performance.Source line
Improved level-of-detail consistency with world objects for better GPU performance.
FixFixed several crashes that could occur when exiting the game, along with certain rare memory-related crashes.Source line
Fixed several crashes that could occur when exiting the game, along with certain rare memory-related crashes.
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AdjustImproved game launch times on certain PC configurations by several seconds, especially on the first launch after powering on your PC.
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Improved game launch times on certain PC configurations by several seconds, especially on the first launch after powering on your PC
FixFixed a crash that could occur for some players using the DirectX 12 rendering mode.Source line
Fixed a crash that could occur for some players using the DirectX 12 rendering mode
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FixYour Fullscreen setting now saves correctly and no longer resets to Windowed Fullscreen after leaving the menu.
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Your Fullscreen setting now saves correctly and no longer resets to Windowed Fullscreen after leaving the menu
FixFixed a crash that could occur on game launch with certain NVIDIA video cards when the NVIDIA Reflex feature wouldn't load correctly.Source line
Fixed a crash that could occur on game launch with certain NVIDIA video cards when the NVIDIA Reflex feature wouldn't load correctly
FixFixed occasional crashes when launching the game on PC, including GeForce NOW and Amazon Luna cloud streaming services.Source line
Fixed occasional crashes when launching the game on PC, including GeForce NOW and Amazon Luna cloud streaming services
FixResolved a crash that could stop the game from launching on older video cards.Source line
Resolved a crash that could stop the game from launching on older video cards
- Fortnite v41.00 Update Notes: Grab a Sprite. Get Out Alive. Fortnite Runners is Here (Jun 5, 2026)Adjust 2Official notes ↗AdjustRe-enabled Ray Tracing on supported Intel video cards using driver version 32.0.101.8737 or newer.
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Re-enabled Ray Tracing on supported Intel video cards using driver version 32.0.101.8737 or newer
AdjustSlightly improved game startup times across PC configurations.Source line
Slightly improved game startup times across PC configurations
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AdjustPerformance Mode now automatically chooses the best DirectX rendering path for your device to improve stability and performance.
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Performance Mode now automatically chooses the best DirectX rendering path for your device to improve stability and performance
AdjustSlightly improved game startup times on some NVIDIA video cards by reducing DLSS initialization time.Source line
Slightly improved game startup times on some NVIDIA video cards by reducing DLSS initialization time
AdjustAuto Super Resolution now scales correctly at more fullscreen resolutions on supported ARM laptops.Source line
Auto Super Resolution now scales correctly at more fullscreen resolutions on supported ARM laptops
AdjustImproved texture rendering on the Intel HD 5500 video card in Performance Mode.Source line
Improved texture rendering on the Intel HD 5500 video card in Performance Mode
Each step links to the full patch breakdown and to Epic Games's official notes. Changes listed under a general heading such as "Bug fixes" are not included here; search to find every mention.