Fortnite patch 20.40 is the last big chunk before the end of the season! The update contains some changes in the arsenal, but above all the arrival of a new location: the Impactor. This one is between The Fortress and Coney Crossroads. And it is already considered by the pros as one of the most powerful spawns ever implemented in Fortnite.
The Impact
This new locality erected by the forces of the IO will undoubtedly be at the heart of the end-of-season event. On the gameplay side, this new spawn has many advantages, since it contains no less than 17 IO Chests and two Slurp Tanks.
Detour Battle Week
The Detours may be gone, but the Detour weapons are back! During Detour Battle Week, which begins today and lasts until May 24 at 2:59 p.m., the Detour Rifle and Detour Minigun are being reintroduced, allowing them to contribute once again to the fight for the future of the island. You will be able to find these weapons in chests and on the floor. Finally, to improve these weapons now that there are no more cube monster parts, nothing could be simpler: find an improvement workbench!
Earn some extra XP by showing how good you are with Detour weapons: Detour Battle week quests are active for the duration of the theme week! Get ready for a new batch of special quests when the next themed quest launches on May 24 at 3 p.m.
Protective bubbles against balloons
The trial period for the protective bubbles and balloons is over and it’s now time to vote! Find funding stations to choose between the two objects in all the important places. So don’t hesitate to vote with your ingots to choose your favorite item! The first of the two items to be 100% funded will win and immediately become part of the loot!
New useful tactics in “Zero construction”
With the reintroduction of feint items last week, the spawn rate of utility items had been increased for a limited time. In Zero Build Mode, the spawn rate of Shockwave Grenades, Ready Rifts, and Stone Plunderers will remain higher for an indefinite period of time! Keep fighting while staying on the move.
Shared wallet
As of Update 20.40, V-Bucks purchased on PlayStation can be used on all other Fortnite Shared Wallet compatible platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Android and cloud services). As always, V-bucks earned on any platform through the Battle Pass, Quest Packs, or in Save the World are shared across all platforms. Check out our recent Fortnite Shared Wallet article to learn more.
Reduced latency on consoles
Epic Games has improved performance on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for 60fps display. Players can now reduce keystroke latency by choosing “Low Control Latency Mode” in Settings (Settings > Game > Additional Game Options). Low latency command mode is enabled by default.
120 FPS mode on PS5
It is now easier for PS5 players to enable 120 FPS mode in Fortnite.
For this, players no longer need to go to the console settings. Instead, 120 IPS mode can be enabled as follows:
- In Fortnite, open Settings from the sidebar.
- Select Graphics.
- Set 120 IPS mode to Yes.
- Select Apply.
Note: The 120 FPS option will not appear if your TV or display device is incompatible with 120 FPS.
Miscellaneous fixes
- The Arena Fill option has been enabled.
- Weapons reintroduced in Detour Battle Week are not available in Competitive Modes.
- The winner of the choice between the protective bubble and the balloon will not be available in competitive modes.
- Fixed an issue that caused some players to not receive social notifications if they were in a party match with another player.
- Fixed an issue that caused the Anvil Missile Launcher UI to not display.
esports-fortnite
The famous mustachioed streamer returned to Fortnite during this season when it became possible to play “without constructions”. Dr. Disrespect even organizes its own competition on the Battle Royale, with 100,000 dollars in cashprize.