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PATCHES v42.00 and hotfixes

Fortnite patch notes

We do not replace Epicโ€™s notes. We tell you what to re-check in your drop, loadout, and Creative codes after they ship.

Where official notes live

Epic posts Battle Royale, Reload, Creative, Save the World, and Arenas notes in the in-game News tab and on fortnite.com. If Fortnite3 disagrees with the in-game tab, believe the in-game tab.

After every update, check

Loot pool

Your shotgun might be vaulted. Reload is the fastest test.

Sprites / consoles

Effects and codes hotfix. Re-read the Override guide if a mechanic vanished.

Creative codes

Islands break. Confirm Discover tiles.

Settings

GPU drivers and Fortnite patches both exist. If you hitch, start with performance mode.

FAQ

Why is your weapon guide wrong after a Tuesday?

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Because Epic shipped a hotfix. We date guides; we do not pretend the pool is frozen.

German notes?

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See the DE patch hub at /de/fortnite-patch-notes-de.

Patch notes are a checklist, not a personality. Read them, update your slot 2, queue.