Fortnite fans are counting down to the release of update 36.10, which is the first major content update of the new season.
According to Epic Games, Fortnite update 36.10 has a June 18 release date on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC and Android.
The new update will be available to download during a period of server downtime, which kicks off at 9am BST UK time. You’ll need to download and install the update before being able to play online.
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The news of the server downtime was announced by Epic Games on X, alongside a preview about what to expect.
“Short break now. Fast play later,” reads an Epic Games tweet on X.
“Downtime for v36.10 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.”
As you can see from the tweet below, the big new addition is the launch of a new Battle Royale roguelike mode called Blitz Royale. Described as the perfect game mode for mobile, Blitz Royale is a 32-player Battle Royale mode with new gameplay in every match.
“All opponents start with the same random Medallion or unique weapon on a small map,” reads the official description. “This means everyone has the same advantage!
“Increase your Blitz Level by eliminating opponents and surviving Storm circles. As you level up, get powerful weapons and power-ups. Loot Golden Chests for even more power-ups and Golden Supply Drops for even more Medallions.”
Elsewhere, Epic Games has also announced a new Expedition game mode for LEGO Fortnite, as well as an appearance by Bruno Mars, who is the new Fortnite Festival Season 9 Icon.
A previous Epic Games teaser hints at a new Squid Game crossover, including a Squid Game Reload map.
According to insiders like Shiina, the new update will also add game files for the upcoming mini-event, which will likely coincide with Epic’s summer break.
Needless to say, Epic Games will use the update to make a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. You can check out the early patch notes below.
Fortnite update 36.10 patch notes…
GENERAL FIXES
• Gyro Aiming interferes with Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls.
– When the “Gyro Aiming” setting is enabled, Joy-Con 2 Mouse Control input does not register.
• Purchasing a Pass may incorrectly return the player to the Purchase Screen.
– Once the player buys any Pass from the Pass screen, they may be returned to the “Confirm Purchase” screen.
– Please note that clicking and holding on the “Confirm Purchase” button again does not trigger a double purchase.
• The “Repeat Last Emote” keybind does not register.
– When pressed after emoting, the ‘Repeat Last Emote’ keybind does not trigger.
BALLISTIC FIXES
• The “Purchase Items” menu closes automatically when accessed with a controller.
– Using touch input before a round starts and opening the “Purchase Items” menu with a controller may prompt it to close instantly.
LEGO FORTINE FIXES
• The “Claim your Daily Stipend” Task doesn’t complete.
– Accepting City Stipend via an ATM will grant the Creds, but the Task remains uncompleted.
FORTNITE MOBILE FIXES
• Cannot use the microphone in-game on iOS.
– We are investigating an issue where some players may not be able to use their microphone after another app on their phone uses it.
ROCKET RACING FIXES
• Hot Hex (Black) Ranked reward icon and preview mismatch.
– The Hot Hex (Black) Wheel reward is incorrectly displaying the Z-Town (Black) Wheel’s Style icon on the Ranked Quest reward screens.
• Repeatable Ranked Quest end times are incorrect.
– The end times for repeatable Ranked Quests are currently being shown incorrectly. Weekly Quests are not affected.