The upcoming 15.40 replace for Fortnite will go reside quickly, and it will deliver some new limited-time modes to the sport.
Fortnite’s 15.40 replace is simply across the nook, and it is going to deliver some fascinating adjustments to the sport. As with all Fortnite updates, it is not exactly clear what the patch goes to do, however we’ve a couple of hints from the sport’s official Twitter account. The patch is about to go reside on February 16. [Update: the patch is out now and the servers are back up]
Downtime for v15.40 has ended.
Knock out your bounties with a returning favourite… the Flint-Knock Pistol! pic.twitter.com/6S2M21IisS
— Fortnite Standing (@FortniteStatus) February 16, 2021
With the discharge of v15.40, we’ve added the choice to regulate construct/object stage of element within the PC Efficiency Mode alpha. This may be completed by way of the brand new Meshes high quality possibility within the Video settings (discovered on PC when Efficiency Mode is enabled). pic.twitter.com/ZokATnO8ig
— Fortnite Standing (@FortniteStatus) February 16, 2021
Based on the beneath tweets, it seems that fashionable limited-time modes Air Royale and Ground is Lava might be making a comeback. The patch may even let you regulate object stage of element within the Perf Mode alpha, however solely on PC. Moreover, characters may have extra exotics in inventory so that you can seize. Let’s simply hope the opposing groups will not get there first.
Knock knock. 🚪
The v15.40 replace is scheduled to launch on February 16. Downtime for the replace will start at approx. 4 AM ET (09:00 UTC). pic.twitter.com/W54TynVlZQ— Fortnite Standing (@FortniteStatus) February 15, 2021
v15.40 brings:
✅Blast again with an unvaulted favourite!
✅Enjoyable for the entire squad! Characters may have extra Exotics in inventory for allies (or enemies) to amass.
✅LTMs coming quickly: Air Royale ✈️+ Ground is Lava 🌋
✅Modify object/construct stage of element in PC Perf Mode alpha— Fortnite Standing (@FortniteStatus) February 15, 2021
The above tweet additionally references an “unvaulted favourite.” Based mostly on context clues, it is seemingly both pump shotguns or an explosive weapon. Then once more, the “knock knock” phrasing within the first tweet has led some to assume that the Flint-Knock Pistol is perhaps making a comeback, too. We’ll know for positive when the patch comes out on February 16.
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