Fortnite Update 26.30 Patch Notes and Latest Updates
Updated Oct 11, 2023
Fortnite
Fortnite, developed by Epic Games and launched in 2017, offers three core game modes that share a common gameplay and engine: Fortnite Battle Royale, a free-to-play battle royale game where 100 players compete to be the last one standing; Fortnite: Save the World, a cooperative tower defense and survival game where up to four players fend off zombie-like creatures, defending with traps and fortifications they build; and Fortnite Creative, granting players the freedom to craft their own worlds and battle arenas.
Initially, Save the World and Battle Royale were released as early access titles in 2017, while Creative came out on December 6, 2018. Fortnite Battle Royale rapidly gained immense popularity, drawing over 125 million players within a year, and it became a cultural phenomenon, generating hundreds of millions of dollars monthly. In total, Fortnite raked in a staggering $9 billion in gross revenue by December 2019.
Save the World is playable on macOS, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, while Battle Royale and Creative are available on the same platforms, as well as on Android, iOS devices, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the game was launched alongside the ninth-generation PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Fortnite Update 26.30 Patch Notes
FOTNITEMARES WEAPONS
FORTNITEMARES QUESTS AND REWARDS
The Candy’s not the only treat during Fortnitemares 2023. Complete Fortnitemares Quests for in-game rewards! Completing individual Fortnitemares Quests will earn you XP, while completing certain amounts will earn you new, eerie Locker items:
Complete 5 Fortnitemares Quests to earn the Bat Royale Back Bling and a Cat Banner Icon.
Complete 15 Fortnitemares Quests to earn the Sweet! Emote, Phantasmic Fall Contrail, and Hypno-Bat Spray.
Complete 25 Fortnitemares Quests to earn the Revenant Rider Glider, Within the Sanctum Loading Screen, and Rise of the Revenant Lobby Track.
The Fortnitemares Quests will progressively become available over the course of Fortnitemares and will remain available to complete until Fortnitemares ends (Nov. 3, 2023, at 2 AM ET). The Quests will challenge you to keep heisting Thorne’s properties, use the new and unvaulted Fortnitemares items, and more. Want a Battle Royale break? There are also Fortnitemares Quests that challenge you to earn XP in creator-made experiences!
HORDE RUSH RETURNS!
The Horde Rush limited-time experience is back! In a team, go to different locations and survive each one’s Cube Monster horde. Keep surviving until you beat the Final Boss! As you’re taking down monsters, rack up your score by earning combos and collecting score multipliers. Horde Rush will be available until Fortnitemares ends (Nov. 3, 2023, at 2 AM ET) and is accessible via Discover.
HORDE RUSH QUESTS AND REWARDS
Horde Rush has its own set of Quests, available until the end of Fortnitemares! Complete individual Horde Rush Quests to earn XP, and complete certain amounts to earn new Locker items:
Complete 1 Horde Rush Quest to earn the Murk Wrap.
Complete 4 Horde Rush Quests to earn the Heart-o-Lantern Emoticon.
Complete 7 Horde Rush Quests to earn the Batwing Bonespike Pickaxe.
Show the Cube Monsters they’re nothing but squares — the Horde Rush Quests will challenge you to land Cube Monster headshots, attack Cube Monster spawners, collect score multipliers, and more.
NEW AND RETURNING OUTFITS
New and returning Outfits will haunt the Item Shop during Fortnitemares 2023. The new Outfits include wrapped rapscallion Seth, muckfish Bogstick, meownstrosity Phantom Meowscles, and nautilus Festival Phaedra:
MORE NEW OUTFITS
Disney’s Jack Skellington
The “Pumpkin King” Set items are on their way — look out for the Jack Skellington Outfit in the Item Shop later in Fortnitemares 2023! This Outfit includes the Santa Jack alt Style.
In addition to the Zero Back Bling, Peppermint Parasol Pickaxe, and Jack's Sled Glider, there’ll be two Emotes accompanying Jack Skellington. Scare your squad with the Jack's Scary Face Emote built into the Outfit, and travel on clawfoot with the universal Lock, Shock, and Barrel's Tub Emote.
Michael Myers
The Island is not far enough from Haddonfield: “The Shape” is on his way to the Shop. Watch your back for when the Michael Myers Outfit arrives later in Fortnitemares 2023.
Alan Wake
He’s already haunted by his own twisted tales, and soon he’ll be haunted by Fortnitemares. Best-selling novelist Alan Wake is being written into Fortnite with the Alan Wake Outfit — look out for when his chapter starts in the Item Shop later during Fortnitemares 2023!
MORE IN V26.30: RETURNING REALITY AUGMENTS
In v26.30, the Game Time, Icy Slide, and Rushing Reload Reality Augments make their return!
“QUICK WEAPON” ACTION (BETA)
The new Quick Weapon action (in beta) has been added to the Controller Options!
When enabled, Quick Weapon replaces the “Next Weapon” button. Press Quick Weapon to equip your primary item. Press one of the face buttons while pressing Quick Weapon to switch to one of the other item slots. You can press Quick Weapon and a face button simultaneously to swap to that item instantly or hold the Quick Weapon button for as long as you like to get used to how the face buttons match up with the items in your inventory.
Additionally when Quick Weapon is enabled, “Previous Weapon” is replaced by “Place Marker” to make it easier to communicate with your squad. Or you can replace Previous Weapon with the action of your choice by customizing your controls in the controller customization options.
ENDING SUPPORT FOR OS9 ON ANDROID DEVICES
Starting with v28.00, players will be required to use OS10 or higher to continue playing Fortnite natively on Android in an officially supported manner. Android OS9 will no longer be officially supported in Fortnite, which means that we will no longer actively ensure that it is compatible with Fortnite and that the service quality may degrade over time and eventually become unplayable.
For players unable to upgrade to OS10, note that Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and Amazon Luna are available alternatives. Currently, these services actively support OS9 Android devices so you can continue playing Fortnite (via streaming).
COMPETITIVE NOTES
The Wood Stake Shotgun, Thorne’s Vampiric Blade, Pumpkin Launcher, Witch Broom, and Candy are not included in tournaments.
BUG FIXES
Fixed an issue where trees were not rendering correctly.
Exclamation marks will now clear above the Quests tab as intended.
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Fortnite Gameplay
Fortnite, a widely popular online video game developed by Epic Games, offers an engaging gaming experience through its three primary game modes. Fortnite Battle Royale, the most renowned mode, is a free-to-play battle royale game where up to 100 players battle it out on an island, and the last person or team standing emerges victorious. Players strategize, scavenge for resources, construct structures, and engage in intense combat to secure victory. On the other hand, Fortnite: Save the World is a cooperative mode, where teams of up to four players defend against waves of zombie-like creatures by gathering resources, setting traps, and fortifying structures.
This mode is more narrative-driven compared to Battle Royale. Lastly, Fortnite Creative empowers players to unleash their creativity, providing a sandbox environment where they can design their worlds, build structures, and even create custom game modes, resulting in unique and imaginative gameplay experiences. Across all modes, survival, resource management, strategic building, and engaging in combat are key aspects that contribute to the game's immense appeal.
Fortnite System Requirements
Operating System
Windows 7/8/10 64-bit, Mac OSX Sierra
Processor
Core i3 2.4GHz processor
RAM
4GB
GPU
Intel HD 4000 Video Card (integrated graphics)
Particulars
Minimum Requirement
Fortnite update 26.30 Patch Notes- FAQs
Fortnite offers three main game modes: Fortnite Battle Royale, Fortnite: Save the World, and Fortnite Creative.
Fortnite was initially launched in 2017 by Epic Games.
Fortnite Battle Royale is a free-to-play mode where 100 players compete, and the last one standing wins the game.
Fortnite gained immense popularity, with over 125 million players within a year and generating billions of dollars in revenue.
Fortnite is available on various platforms including macOS, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, Android, iOS devices, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.