Fortnite Battle Royale update news, patch notes and much more

What's new on the island?

In such a short space of time, Fortnite Battle Royale has become a certified gaming phenomenon. Throwing one hundred players against one another on one map, its explicit fun, cartoonish gameplay with a fierce competitive streak, and has attracted millions of players across the globe regardless of all ages and demographics.

Season nine is currently formally live, and we have details of all the new updates. We knew from the teaser tweet that we tend to have an art movement theme to seem forward to, and so it's been proved.

To help you retain on top what is|of what is} new and what's developing in Fortnite, we've put together this handy page which will be updated with all the latest announcements. So to urge you to prepare for detonating, here's everything you need to know about Fortnite.

What is Fortnite?

There's been a great deal of packaging surrounding Fortnite since its unleash in Gregorian calendar month 2017. But what exactly is it?

Fortnite is a battle royale game which sees you thrown onto an island with no weapons or armor and it's up to you to scavenge for supplies and fight for your life to be the last man or squad standing at the end of the game – with the added pressure of a shrinking map that closes in as the match progresses, forcing players into tighter skirmishes.

The game is available for free on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, with in-game purchases limited to purely cosmetic options.

Fortnite update news and Fortnite patch notes

What's new? Fortnite Season 9 is live and we're now on patch 9.3 which has also had an additional content update. Check out the new items in more detail below. Don't forget the game's summer event 14 Days of Summer has also kicked off!

Fortnite is now in season 9 and version 9.30 is our latest patch which has recently been supplemented by an additional content update.

The primary new additions to this update are a new revolver, the return of the Pump Shotgun and Chug Splash.

Revolver

The new Revolver, available in Epic and Legendary variants, is a powerful weapon that fires medium ammo. It does 63 or 66 damage per shot, depending on which variant you have, and it can be found as floor loot, in chests, vending machines, supply drops and loot carriers.

Pump Shotgun

Fan favourite weapon, the Pump Shotgun, is being unvaulted in this update in its Uncommon and Rare varieties. You'll find it as floor loot and in vending machines. Epic has brought the gun back to see how it plays with the Tactical and Combat Shotguns, which fans have been less fond of.

Chug Splash

It may not sound like the most appetizing drink but this throwable added in the first 9.30 patch will allow you to heal yourself and other players.

The Chug Splash throwable is essentially a six pack of drinks which, when thrown explodes on impact. Any players in the range of the explosion (yes, that's friends and enemies) will receive 20 health if injured. If health is full, then 20 shields will be added.

The item may be found in an exceedingly wide selection of places, including as floor loot, in chests, in vending machines, supply drops, and llamas. They drop in stacks of two, up to a maximum of six.

Vaulted

Items vaulted with this update are Boom Bow, Dual Pistols, Dynamite, the Rare Tactical Assault Rifle, Impulse Grenades, Rift-to-Go and the Pirate Cannon.

You can access the patch notes fully and see the newest Bug Fixes and Updates on the official Epic blog.

What is 14 Days of Summer?

14 Days of Summer is Fortnite's summer event for 2019 which will run, funnily enough, for a total of 14 days between June 25 and July 9.

Every day of the event will see a different weapon from previous patches unvaulted, a new Limited Time Mode to play, a new challenge to complete (with a reward, of course), and new cosmetic items added to the shop.

Epic has detailed the Limited Time Modes that will appear across the 14 days but it has not revealed the order in which they'll appear to the list below is in no particular order.

Heavy Metal Squads
Splashdown Squads
Power Up Solos
Storm Chasers: Surfin' (squads)
Leave None Behind Duos
Use with Care Duos
Headshot Duos
Tank Battle Squads
Builders Paradise Squads
Wick's Bounty Duos
Arsenal (solos)
Rumble Squads
Loadout Swap Squads
Strategic Structures Squads

Can I play Fortnite on mobile?

Yes, you can! Well, maybe. After months of waiting, Fortnite is finally on both iOS and Android, though you'll need a phone that can actually run the game. Some factors may apply depending on the phone.

iOS users can download the game straight from the App Store. As long as you're using iOS 11 or above on iPhone 6S/SE, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad 2017, iPad Pro devices or later you'll be fine. Oh, and you'll need an internet connection, naturally.

Fortnite additionally hit android phones this summer, and finally came out of beta in October. You can see the complete list of phones – and the way to search out the Fortnite Installer – on our Fortnite on the Android page.

Is it the full game?

It is the full Fortnite game. There are some small differences: it’s not quite as visually impressive as it is on more powerful devices, the controls are a touchscreen, and a lot of audio cues have been created visual therefore you'll play well publicly without the requirement for headphones. But you won’t be missing out on any key features.

What's the deal with cross-play?

A sweet deal is what it is. While antecedently Xbox One and PS4 owners could not play the game along, Sony's reversion on the matter means currently everybody across Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android can all take part in the crossfire.

So if you've got friends that prefer PC, others that prefer console and you're off on holiday with your mobile, that's no reason for the fun to stop.

There's also cross-progression. So, if you are logged into your Fortnite account on mobile and you later log into your console to play there, everything you did on mobile later that day is carried over.

What's a Fortnite Battle Pass?

The Battle Pass may be a purchasable item in Fortnite that offers you access to exclusive in-game rewards.

As players complete daily challenges and level up their rank, they earn Battle Stars which may then be wont to unlock Tiers in their Battle Pass. Each new Tier you unlock can bring each Free and Premium Rewards. The Tiers vary from season to season however in season 3 you get around a hundred things in every Battle Pass which may take anyplace between seventy-five and one hundred fifty hours of play to unlock.

Everyone that includes a Battle Pass can get the Free reward they unlock, however, solely Premium Pass holders can get the Premium reward. Battle Pass Premium will solely be purchased with in-game V bucks and not with real cash.

You can purchase a Battle Pass for around £7/$10 in the Battle Pass tab of the game’s menu.

Twitch Prime benefits

Those who use Twitch Prime and play Fortnite are glad to grasp that they need access to free loot right away. Those with a prime account will claim the Fortnite Twitch Prime Pack and therefore the Fortnite Twitch Prime Pack two that include a number of cosmetic things and are available across all platforms.

The first pack includes 2 exclusive gliders and outfits: the mayhem Outfit and Back Bling, plus the Sub Commander Outfit and Slipstream Glider. The second pack contains 3 exclusive things for Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode together with the camouflage-heavy Trailblazer Outfit, North Back Bling, and the Tenderizer Pickaxe. There’s additionally a latest dance emote for those who just like the dance floor as much as the battlefield.

The packs will solely be claimed on one platform, but they can be shared across PC/console and mobile as long as you use the same Epic account across these platforms. You can’t but, share your loot across PS4 and Xbox One even though you're using the same Epic account.