Fortnite 23.40 Update Patch Notes, Update Release Date, Maintenance Downtime and More

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Fortnite is a 2017 online video game developed by Epic Games. It has three different versions with the same gameplay and engine: Fortnite Battle Royale, a free-to-play game where up to 100 players fight to be the last one standing; Fortnite: Save the World, a cooperative game where up to four players fight off zombie-like creatures and defend objects they can build; and Fortnite Creative, which allows players to create worlds and battle arenas.

Fortnite 23.40 Update Patch Notes

The latest Fortnite update, 23.40, is here with new features and bug fixes for the Battle Royale. Even though Fortnite Chapter 4: Season 1 is ending soon, Epic Games developers have a few in-between-season updates in store to keep the game engaging until then. The start time for the Fortnite update v23.40 downtime is around 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET / 9 AM GMT on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The duration of the downtime is unknown, but it usually lasts between one to two hours. The Fortnite 23.40 update patch notes feature new costumes, items, quests, and other additions. The update also introduces augments which are special abilities that enhance a player's abilities and provide an advantage in battle. Whether you're seeking to boost your speed, damage, or mobility, there is an augment that can match your playstyle.4

BATTLE ROYALE EXOTICS JOINING CREATIVE

New Exotic weapons that are joining Battle Royale are also now in Creative:

• Heisted Breacher Shotgun
• Heisted Explosive Assault Rifle
• Heisted Accelerant Shotgun
• Heisted Run 'N' Gun SMG
• Heisted Blink Mag SMG

POP-UP DIALOG DEVICE UPDATES

• If you choose Custom in the Placement option, you can see new alignment and placement options.
• The maximum number of buttons has increased from 2 to 6. You can also bind buttons to the back action (for example, face button right).
• If you choose to set an amount of time for the Timeout Duration option, use the new Timer option to display a countdown timer with the dialog.
• The maximum number of text characters on buttons has increased from 8 to 24.

UPGRADED DEVICES: DIRECTLY EDIT DEVICE NAMES

We've introduced a usability improvement for islands converted to upgraded devices. If your island has a large amount of devices, it’s now easier to update the name of a device. In addition to clicking the gear icon to change the name, you can now click the device name at the top of the Customize panel and type in the new name directly. On a console, you can use the left trigger to focus on the name and change it.

OTHER UPDATES

PREFAB & GALLERY UPDATES

• Added 5 New Citadel Prefabs:
  • The Citadel Watchtower
  • The Citadel Small Bridge
  • The Citadel Royale Ramparts
  • The Citadel Main Keep
  • The Citadel Main Bridge
• Added 4 New Citadel Galleries:
  • The Citadel Wall Gallery
  • The Citadel Floor & Stair Gallery
  • The Citadel Prop Gallery
  • Chapter 4 Nature Gallery
• Updated the Cloud Prop Gallery to include clouds with no collision.

DEVICE UPDATES

• Creators can now select all the nodes of an AI Patrol Path simply by holding the “Select” button (the “R” key on PC).
• Reboot Van new option: Recharge Time
• Battle Royale Island updates:
  • Elimination Managers that grant items or weapons will now trigger when a Target Bot makes an elimination. Only weapons tagged as Guard can be granted to the Target Bot.
  • Team Settings and Inventory devices will now apply team settings to Target Bots, including granting items as long as granted weapons are identified as Guard weapons.

BUG FIXES

PREFAB & GALLERY FIXES

• Fixed an issue where the wrong thumbnail was displayed for one of the building assets in the Cyber City Building B Gallery.
• Fixed an issue where the Destroyed Floor Prop Gallery was not properly showing in the Creative Inventory.
• Fixed an issue with z-fighting on items in the Reactive Trim Gallery.

DEVICE FIXES

• Fixed an issue with the Save Point device that was resetting players’ scores.
• Fixed an issue where the Ball Spawner device could look different to players when placed upside down.
• Fixed an issue where the Ball Spawner device would teleport the ball when placed upside down.
• Fixed the Ball Spawner's hologram size to be correct.

UPGRADED DEVICE FIXES

• Fixed an issue with the Speaker device where the volume was reset to the default after an island was converted to upgraded devices.

ISLAND FIXES

• Fixed an issue with some floating assets on Frosty Fortress not sitting flat on floor pieces.
• Fixed an issue where setting HUD Info Type to Score from the My Island - UI tab sometimes caused the game to crash.
• Fixed an issue where creators were kicked out to the frontend when restoring a Battle Royale Island.
• Fixed an issue where islands converted to upgraded devices could not have their fog color set to black from the My Island - Settings tab.

GAMEPLAY FIXES

• Fixed an issue where Dragon Ball content was spawning in Battle Royale Islands.
• Fixed an issue where players could still matchmake into a broken Battle Royale Island.
• Fixed an issue where the object placement preview was hidden behind highlighted objects.
• Fixed an issue with direct event binding where the Customize panel's Search would continue searching even when no results were found.
• Fixed an issue where weapons made with the Melee Designer would not damage player-built structures. Stopped Dirt Bikes from bouncing into the sky upon hitting Slurp Bouncer Mushrooms.
• Fixed an issue where some surfboard and hoverboard boosts were not increasing speed.
• Prevented Loot Llamas from infiltrating Battle Royale Islands.

Fortnite 23.40 Maintenance Downtime

When a new update is released for Fortnite, the servers will be taken down for scheduled maintenance for a few hours to apply the patch. The announcement for each new update is made on the official Fortnite Status Twitter account, and this is the case for the release of the 3.81 (v23.40) patch. Epic has confirmed that the scheduled maintenance will begin at 4 AM ET and matchmaking will be disabled shortly before. It's never disclosed when the servers will be back up. Based on previous updates, it's expected that the servers will be down for about two hours, and should be back online around 6 AM ET / 11 AM GMT. When a new update is launched for Fortnite, the servers will be offline for a few hours of scheduled maintenance to install the patch. The official Fortnite Status Twitter account announces each update, including the release of the 3.81 (v23.40) patch. An update on the server status will be provided when they are officially back online.

The release of update 23.40 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Android, and Nintendo Switch is highly anticipated by Fortnite enthusiasts. The significant update has been launched on February 14th, at 9 am GMT in the UK. The upcoming 23.40 update for Fortnite will include bug fixes such as addressing the non-reflective appearance of the Sparkle Specialist outfit, fixing the stretched face issue with Sarah Connor's Resistance Leader style, resolving the Save Device's score and stat reset in Creative Mode, and addressing a problem where some mobile devices are restricted to 60 FPS despite selecting 90 FPS. Additional information on the update will be provided as it becomes available, and this page will be updated accordingly.

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