What changed for Gameplay?

32 changes across 4 patches (May 14, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026), newest first.

1. Jul 16, 2026Fortnite v41.20 Fortnite Runners: Battle Royale Update Notes (Jul 16, 2026)Adjust 2Fix 3Official notes ↗
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   Dealing Shield damage now counts toward Aura Sprite's Shock Rock charge and triggers Fire Sprite's burst damage effect.

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   Dealing Shield damage now counts toward Aura Sprite's Shock Rock charge and triggers Fire Sprite's burst damage effect

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   Fixed 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.

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   Fixed 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

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   Water Sprite once again heals you in water.

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   Water Sprite once again heals you in water

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   Fixed 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.

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   Fixed 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

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   The Chest at one of the bunk beds on the ship at Cluster Coast can now be opened without issues.

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   The Chest at one of the bunk beds on the ship at Cluster Coast can now be opened without issues

2. Jun 25, 2026Fortnite v41.10 Fortnite Runners: Battle Royale Update Notes (Jun 25, 2026)Adjust 4Fix 13Official notes ↗
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   Fixed a bug where your character could get stuck in a skydiving animation after landing.

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   Fixed a bug where your character could get stuck in a skydiving animation after landing

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   First Match Loss Protection now applies consistently across Ranked experiences.

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   First Match Loss Protection now applies consistently across Ranked experiences

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   Fixed an issue where some players couldn't open their inventory or switch to Build Mode.

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   Fixed an issue where some players couldn't open their inventory or switch to Build Mode

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   Fixed an issue with the Emote Wheel opening each time the Emote bind was pressed, requiring you to close it multiple times.

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   Fixed an issue with the Emote Wheel opening each time the Emote bind was pressed, requiring you to close it multiple times

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   Using a Launch Pad right after redeploying your Glider no longer locks you in the gliding state.

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   Using a Launch Pad right after redeploying your Glider no longer locks you in the gliding state

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   You'll no longer be thrown off an Ascender and take fall damage when deploying your Glider.

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   You'll no longer be thrown off an Ascender and take fall damage when deploying your Glider

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3. Jun 5, 2026Fortnite v41.00 Update Notes: Grab a Sprite. Get Out Alive. Fortnite Runners is Here (Jun 5, 2026)Adjust 1Fix 6Official notes ↗
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   Vehicle fuel consumption slightly reduced, base driving speed slightly increased, and boost speed reduced.

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   Vehicle fuel consumption slightly reduced, base driving speed slightly increased, and boost speed reduced

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   Fixed an issue where Door Bashing an open door could sometimes close it on you.

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   Fixed an issue where Door Bashing an open door could sometimes close it on you

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   Changing graphics settings no longer causes the whole map to incorrectly appear covered by the Storm.

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   Changing graphics settings no longer causes the whole map to incorrectly appear covered by the Storm

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   Fixed a visual issue where the stamina bar could incorrectly appear orange as if the Slap effect was still active.

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   Fixed a visual issue where the stamina bar could incorrectly appear orange as if the Slap effect was still active

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   The Reset Building keybind now properly resets your structures while sprinting.

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   The Reset Building keybind now properly resets your structures while sprinting

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   Fixed an issue where the Enter key could open Text Chat even after being bound to another action.

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   Fixed an issue where the Enter key could open Text Chat even after being bound to another action

   • The Text Chat keybind can now also be properly changed
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4. May 14, 2026Fortnite v40.40 Act III: Battle Royale Update Notes (May 14, 2026)Fix 3Official notes ↗
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   Being eliminated from DBNO while self-reviving no longer causes the camera to get stuck after rebooting.

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   Being eliminated from DBNO while self-reviving no longer causes the camera to get stuck after rebooting

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   You can again sprint out of a crouch after hurdling through a window.

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   You can again sprint out of a crouch after hurdling through a window

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   You can again scroll through Quest categories without the Quest bar collapsing automatically.

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   You can again scroll through Quest categories without the Quest bar collapsing automatically

25 changes across 2 patches (Aug 19, 2026 to Sep 3, 2026), newest first.

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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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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13 changes across 1 patch (Sep 17, 2026), newest first.

1. Sep 17, 2026Fortnite v42.20 Fortnite Override: Battle Royale Update Notes (Sep 17, 2026)Adjust 1Fix 12Official notes ↗
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   Fixed an issue with the 8-Bit Shotgun shooting through walls when clipped through them.

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   Fixed an issue with the 8-Bit Shotgun shooting through walls when clipped through them.

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   Ammo spawned from Loot Hack drops no longer needs to be picked up manually.

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   Ammo spawned from Loot Hack drops no longer needs to be picked up manually.

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   Reboot Vans now correctly reboot your teammates when the reboot progress completes.

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   Reboot Vans now correctly reboot your teammates when the reboot progress completes.

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   Fixed an issue where players could carry a downed teammate while using Sonic's Power Sneakers' Spin Dash.

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   Fixed an issue where players could carry a downed teammate while using Sonic's Power Sneakers' Spin Dash.

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   Vending Machines now grant Sonic Power Sneakers consistently.

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   Vending Machines now grant Sonic Power Sneakers consistently.

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   You'll no longer take fall damage when canceling Sonic's Power Sneakers' Spin Dash right before jumping off a slope.

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   You'll no longer take fall damage when canceling Sonic's Power Sneakers' Spin Dash right before jumping off a slope.

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9 changes across 1 patch (Oct 1, 2026), newest first.

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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