‘Fortnite’ update 7.10 lets you channel your inner assassin with new sniper rifle
The latest update for Fortnite adds a Suppressed Sniper Rifle to the battle royale mode. The weapon allows players to be stealthier, but it has less damage as a result of the suppressor. The 14 Days of Fortnite has also been extended, with a chance to try out modes you missed the first time.
‘Fortnite’ adds a boom box to blow stuff up, help ring in New Year’s
Epic Games added a new Boom Box item to Fortnite, giving players the ability to destroy others' structures using the power of music. A special New Year's Eve event has also been spotted, sending a spinning ball from the sky as fireworks fill the air. The event was not announced in advance.
‘Fortnite’ update 7.10 brings a rotating selection of modes big and small
The latest update for Fortnite introduces 14 Days of Fortnite, an event that brings back large and small battle royale modes as well as brand new ones to enjoy during the holiday season. Winter changes have also been made to the new Creative mode, including several new winter-themed villages to use.
‘Fortnite’ removes the Infinity Blade weapon after player backlash
Following player backlash over the Infinity Blade weapon's inclusion in Fortnite's battle royale mode, Epic Games decided to remove the weapon from the game completely. It was not limited to a special mode, as had been the case for other extremely powerful weapons, such as Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet.
Some ‘Fortnite’ players aren’t too happy with the new Infinity Blade weapon
The most recent update for Fortnite added the Infinity Blade melee weapon to battle royale, and players aren't happy with how much it has managed to change the game for competition. It was included for use in the ongoing Winter Royale tournament, which offers $1 million in prize money.
‘Fortnite’ Season 7 brings ziplines and airplanes as holiday gifts
The seventh season of Fortnite has arrived, and the holiday-themed update adds new weaponized airplanes to battle royale. The update also adds holiday wrapping for weapons and vehicles, as well as several new locations connected by ziplines -- which you can zip along without losing access to your weapons.
‘Fortnite’ Creative lets you design your own maps and games
Epic Games announced Fortnite Creative, a new mode coming in Season 7 that lets users create their own private maps and games from the ground up. Fortnite Creative will be available for Battle Pass owners at the start of Season 7 on December 6 and will open up to all users December 13.
‘Fortnite’ will get a little bit chillier when Season 7 blows in this week
Epic Games has offered Fortnite players a taste of what's to come in Season 7, and it appears the game is about to get a whole lot colder. Details on the season will likely be revealed around its December 6 launch date. Season 6 kicked off in September and included new pets, weapons, and map changes.
‘Fortnite’ addiction spurs parents to send their kids to video game rehab
Some parents concerned with the amount of time their children are spending with Fortnite have sent them to special camps where they can "detox" from electronic devices and video games. Fortnite is currently among the most popular games on Earth and has entered the pop culture discourse.
Happy holidays! ‘Fortnite’ now lets you buy your friends gifts
Epic Games has added item gifting to Fortnite for a limited time. The feature allows you to buy an item as a gift and send it to anyone on your friends list, but it isn't available on iOS. It's planned for a one-week trial period alongside update 6.31, which also added a new limited-time mode.
Play cowboy in the new limited-time ‘Fortnite’ Wild West mode
Epic Games has added a new limited-time Wild West mode to Fortnite: Battle Royale. The mode limits players to weapons from the time period, including revolves, hunting rifles, and shotguns. Dynamite has also been added in the update, though it was temporarily disabled due to crashing issues.
Mount up: Latest ‘Fortnite’ update adds powerful turret weapon, Food Fight LTM
The latest update for Fortnite had added a Mounted Turret weapon to the battle royale mode. The weapon features unlimited ammunition, but it can overheat if fired too long without interruption. A limited-time mode called Food Fight has also been added, pitting two restaurants against each other.
Latest ‘Fortnite’ update gives you a ton of firepower to kill Cube Monsters
Fortnite's 6.22 update has arrived, and it brings with it the Heavy AR weapon, as well as two limited-time modes. The game is also adding uniforms from all 32 NFL teams later this week, and the post-Halloween scares continue in the player-versus-environment Save the World component.
You’ll soon be able to wear your favorite NFL jersey in ‘Fortnite’
Epic Games has partnered with the NFL to bring NFL jerseys to Fortnite. Starting this Friday, users can purchase jerseys from all 32 NFL teams with V-bucks. Jersey numbers can be changed whenever you want, and there are even some NFL-themed items and emotes that will be added to the game as well.
‘Fortnite Mobile’ improvements on the way: 60 FPS, controller support, and more
Epic Games revealed in its State of Mobile Development - November 2018 announcement that there are some important Fortnite Mobile improvements coming soon. The new features include a more customizable HUD, 60 FPS, and controller support, in addition to performance upgrades and smaller update files.
Latest ‘Fortnite’ update sends you flying into the night sky
The latest update for Fortnite adds an Epic rarity balloon item to the game. The balloons allow you to float around the battle royale map, but getting too high in the sky could send you crashing down. The update also adds the new glider redeploying system to all battle royale game modes.
‘Fortnite’ adds zombies to battle royale just in time for Halloween
Epic Games' latest update for Fortnite, called Fortnitemares, adds creatures that look a whole lot like zombies to the game's battle royale mode. The update also adds new weapons and an outfit, as well as a set of free challenges to earn a special spooky Halloween glider.
‘Fortnite’ won’t make ‘Save the World’ mode free in 2018 after all
Epic Games has delayed the transition for Fortnite's Save the World free-to-play mode. It was previously scheduled to become free by the end of 2018, just like the battle royale mode, but more features and systems need to be implemented before the switch. It's currently half off, however.
Wings on the bus: ‘Fortnite’ Battle Bus now sends you to your death even faster
A new update for Fortnite: Battle Royale has made the starting Battle Bus significantly faster, meaning you can get killed by a better player even faster than you could before. File names also point to some very spooky skins coming soon to the game, including one that looks like a Destiny enemy.
Epic Games sues ‘Fortnite’ YouTuber creators over cheating software
Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against two YouTube users for their role in promoting cheating and hacking tools for Fortnite via a YouTube channel and personal website. As of now, the channel is still live, and the defendant continues to upload and promote videos openly showing players cheating in the game.
Turbo-powered Quadcrasher crashes the party in new ‘Fortnite’ update 6.01
Season 6, week 4 marks the arrival of Fortnite update 6.10 patch notes. It brings the arrival of the new Quadcrasher vehicle, in-game tournaments, a ton of Save the World additions, and Beta Storms which lets players try out new features coming to Fortnite before they go live.
‘Fortnite’ in-game tournaments will give you the chance to beat the pros
Epic Games is introducing in-game tournaments to Fortnite starting tomorrow. The initial schedule includes five tournaments, each of which will earn you a commemorative pin. Down the road, the pins might serve as entry into additional tournament rounds. Now's your chance to square off against the pros.
‘Fortnite’ squad sets new record with 61 kills in one match
A PlayStation 4 Fortnite squad has managed to set a world record for most kills in a single match, defeating an incredible 61 opponents. Of those kills, 25 were from a single player, and two teammates were dead by the end. The previous record for kills by a single squad was 59.
Get funky and launch rockets at enemies in ‘Fortnite’ update 6.02
Fortnite update 6.02 adds a new limited-time Disco Domination mode to Fortnite. The mode sees two teams face off in a dance battle on the battle royale map. A new rocket launcher was also added, and a few bug fixes were also implemented across the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions.
‘Fortnite’ Halloween event could bring back the Skull Trooper skin
New Fortnite Halloween event leaks surfaced revealing that the Skull Trooper skin among other new spooky cosmetics could be making an appearance soon in the coming patch updates from Epic Games. These come shortly after the scarecrow skins from earlier this week hinting at a big Fortnite Halloween event.
TwitchCon 2018 leans into the zeitgeist with multiple battle royale events
TwitchCon 2018 will host three battle royale tournaments for Fortnite, PUBG, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. For attendees, Sony, Bethesda, Creative Assembly, Epic Games, and more will be on hand to showcase their games and host playable demos. TwitchCon 2018 takes place in San Jose October 26-28.
‘Fortnite’ Fall Skirmish: Everything you need to know
The Fortnite Fall Skirmish has begun and it's already proving to be an intense series with $10,000,000 in prizes. In order to stay informed on all the latest news, here's everything you need to know including each week's events, current standings, and the best places to watch.
‘Fortnite’ gets into the Halloween spirit with leak of spooky scarecrow skins
Leaked Halloween skins for Fortnite include a very spooky scarecrow -- complete with a pickax that looks like it could break at any second. Epic Games hasn't officially revealed the skins yet, but one item appears to feature runes similar to those that appeared on the battle royale map last month.
‘Fortnite’ update 6.01 offers new Playground options and a chilly surprise
The latest update for Fortnite adds the Chiller, a trap that can freeze enemies and send them sliding to their doom, provided you've place it on top of a building. More customization options are also available for Playground mode, and improvements have come to Nintendo Switch, as well.
Winter reportedly comes early with new ‘Fortnite’ freeze traps
Fortnite is reportedly set to get a freeze trap in a future update, if a new leak is accurate. The item will apparently slow down multiple players at once, making it perfect for squad matches, though the trap seems like it would be released closer to the holiday season rather than Halloween.
‘Fortnite’ Season 6 brings pets, Shadow Stones, spooky areas, and more
The Fortnite v6.0 patch brings with it the arrival of Season 6 it all packs some serious Halloween spirit. Players can jump into new challenges, spooky map locations, a new Shadow Form, and plenty more. We summarize it all right here.
Sony gets with the times, adds PS4 cross-play support, starting with ‘Fortnite’
In a reversal of course, Sony is adding cross-play support for select third party games, starting with Fortnite. PS4 users will be able to play Fortnite with users on Switch, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices starting today. The welcome move comes after months of fan complaints and confusion.
It looks like ‘Fortnite’ wants to party with a new Season 6 DJ llama skin
Epic Games has begun teasing the skins you'll be able to acquire in Fortnite's sixth season. They include an adorable DJ Llama, complete with a custom mask, as well as an outlaw character. The game's most popular player, Ninja, recently made history by appearing on the cover of ESPN The Magazine.
Get ready for new content: ‘Fortnite’ season 6 cleared for landing on September 27
The sixth season of Fortnite kicks off September 27, Epic Games announced on Twitter. While no details have been revealed, new seasons typically bring big changes to the popular battle royale game. All weekend long, you can earn 400 percent experience toward Battle Pass rewards.