Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes REVEALED: Shockwave grenade and Solid Gold LTM

have been revealed today with the new shockwave grenade and the return of the Solid Gold LTM the big additions for Battle Royale.

The latest content update comes after the major release of update 5.30 which brought with it the brand new Tomato Temple location.

Fortnite patch notes for content update 5.30 have revealed today’s download adds the shockwave grenade to Battle Royale and sees the return of the Solid Gold LTM.

The official Fortnite Twitter account revealed yesterday that Fortnite content update 5.30 was inbound and required no server downtime.

They tweeted: “Bounce into action in the v5.30 Content Update! Available tomorrow, August 28 at 8:00 AM ET (1200 GMT). There will be no downtime.”

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The Fortnite Twitter also revealed that the Score Royale LTM was getting swapped out of Battle Royale, with it revealed today that the Solid Gold LTM is replacing it.

On Monday they posted: “The Score Royale LTM goes away soon so today’s the last day to earn the highest score and get that Victory!”

If you want to read the latest Fortnite patch notes revealed in a post on the Epic Games website, then check out the full Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes below:

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes – The shockwave grenade has been added to Battle Royale (Image: EPIC GAMES)

FORTNITE CONTENT UPDATE 5.30 PATCH NOTES – IN FULL

BOUNCE OVER, Make a move with the new item that’s making its appearance into Battle Royale. A new hero backflips into Save the World!

Shockwave Grenade (Battle Royale)

This new item launches players great distances without inflicting fall damage. The blast is so strong, you can launch players through structures!

Solid Gold LTM (Battle Royale)

All things that glitter are gold! Battle with all legendary weapons in the Solid Gold and Solid Gold 50v50 LTM’s, available now!

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes – The shockwave grenade has been teased in-game (Image: EPIC GAMES)

Horde Challenge Week 4 (Save the World)

Build strong bases and bring plenty of ammo because Traps won’t trigger in this weeks challenge. Gather your friends and survive the horde.

Bladestorm Enforcer (Save the World)

Flip into action and fling a flurry of metal at incoming Husks! A brand new Mythic Ninja joins the fight.

KNOWN ISSUES

Wanting to track the top community issues? Head over to our Fortnite Community Issues Trello board here.

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BATTLE ROYALE

LIMITED TIME MODE: 50V50 SOLID GOLD

What’s New?

The 50v50 LTM will consist of only legendary weapons and items for a limited time. Drop in and loot up!

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes – Shockwave grenade sounds similar to the impulse grenade (Image: EPIC GAMES)

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes – The shockwave grenade can break walls (Image: EPIC GAMES)

WEAPONS + ITEMS

Shockwave Grenade added.

Shockwave Grenade will knock players back and destroy objects in their path after being knocked back.

Allies, enemies, and vehicles hit with Shockwave Grenade will not take fall damage.

Drops in stacks of 2, maximum stack size of 6.

Epic Rarity.

Can be found in Supply Drops, Vending Machines, Llamas, and chests.

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes – Score Royale LTM is being swapped out today (Image: EPIC GAMES)

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes – The Solid Gold LTM has made a return (Image: EPIC GAMES)

SAVE THE WORLD

MISSIONS + SYSTEMS

Weekly Horde Challenge 4

This week, prepare your forts for a no-trap challenge: Husks will not trigger traps when walking over/near them.

Win a Legendary Redline Ramirez for the first-time completion of Weekly Horde Challenge 4.

The Horde Weekly Challenge quest is also repeatable for Event Tickets.

HEROES

Mythic Bladestorm Enforcer Ninja

Available in the Event Store August 29, at 8 PM ET.

Features new subclass – Bladestorm.

New Ability:

Kunai Storm: Ninja flips backward and throws 15 pointed knives downwards in a 0.5 tile radius. Dealing edged weapon damage. Damage are scales based on distance with a maximum range of 4 tiles.

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes

Fortnite content update 5.30 patch notes – Bladestorm Enforcer added to Save The World (Image: EPIC GAMES)

New Perks:

Kunai Collection: Eliminating enemies with Kunai Storm reduces its cooldown by 2 seconds.

Kunai Barrage: Increase the number of kunai thrown from Kunai Storm by 6 and damage by 25%.

Kunnaihilation: Kunai will now randomly explode and deal Energy Damage in a 0.25 tile radius.

Redline Ramirez

Legendary variant of Raider.

Unlock by completing the Weekly Horde Challenge 4.


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