Fortnite update 5.30 is set to be released this week, and if you’re wondering what’s in it then check out the early patch notes.
Fortnite update 5.30 is set to be released on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android on Thursday August 23.
This week Epic Games have switched around the days that Fortnite updates have been landing during season 5.
So far during Fortnite season 5 the Cary-based developer have been releasing Fortnite updates on Tuesdays, with new challenges also going live that day.
However, this week Epic Games have switched this around with Fortnite update 5.30 landing on a Thursday and the challenges going live on a Friday.
The official Fortnite Twitter account revealed the news earlier this week.
They tweeted: “Patch v5.30 is right around the corner! It will release later in the week on Thursday, August 23.
“Week 7 Challenges will become available Friday, August 24.”
Fortnite early patch notes update 5.30 – Here’s what could be coming in the next Battle Royale updat (Image: EPIC GAMES)
The time servers will go down for Fortnite update 5.30 has not been revealed yet.
But on a day of scheduled maintenance Fortnite servers typically go down at 9am UK time for around two to three hours.
One item that looks set to get added with Fortnite update 5.30 is the Rift-To-Go.
This has been teased in the Fortnite ‘new updates’ screen this week with Epic Games saying Rift-To-Go is “coming soon”.
Fortnite early patch notes update 5.30 – Rift-To-Go looks set to arrive with new update (Image: EPIC GAMES)
The description for the Rift-To-Go says: “A rift you carry in your pocket!
“Teleport above current location and glide down”.
It also looks like Fortnite update 5.30 will bring with it tweaks to the pump shotgun.
This was revealed by Eric Williamson, the Design Lead for Fortnite, on Twitter last week.
Fortnite early patch notes update 5.30 – Rift-To-Go gives players a rift in their pocket to use (Image: EPIC GAMES)
He tweeted: “Regarding shotgun equip times: current thinking is to reduce Pump Shotgun equip time slightly in update 5.30 next week.
“Other shotguns will remain unchanged for now”.
The launch of Fortnite update 5.30 will also see the Sniper Shootout LTM get removed.
The official Fortnite Twitter account recently reminded Battle Royale players to enjoy the LTM while it lasts.
Fortnite early patch notes update 5.30 – Rifts have been appearing since Fortnite season 5 began (Image: EPIC GAMES)
They tweeted: “Take aim and don’t miss your shot to play the Sniper Shootout LTM before it goes away tomorrow!”
Dataminers have found files for an upcoming LTM called ‘Velocity’ which will feature a brand new Chili Pepper item, Fortnite Intel revealed in a post online.
Is it possible that this is the LTM that will replace the Sniper Shootout mode?
Fans can also expect Fortnite update 5.30 to launch with new skins, which will undoubtedly get leaked by dataminers soon after it’s released.
Fortnite early patch notes update 5.30 – The new chili pepper item could make an appearance (Image: GETTY)
The Fortnite Trello board has also revealed fixes that should be coming in Fortnite update 5.30.
Here are the fixes that could be coming in the next Fortnite release:
BATTLE ROYALE
• The neck for the Whiteout Outfit is not appearing
• Trap elimination Challenge is not granting credit when knocking out players
Fortnite early patch notes update 5.30 – New skins should come with the upcoming patch (Image: EPIC GAMES)
SAVE THE WORLD
• Placeholder boxes appear in quest reward locations
• Seismic Impact’s tooltip shows “0” damage
• Rocket Launcher ADS covers majority of the player’s screen
• Rocket Launcher ADS covers majority of the player’s screen
• “Reset Building Choice” option behaves the same when toggled off as it does when toggled on
• AMD Card crash for drivers later than 18.3.3 but earlier than 18.7.1