Fortnite version 10.40.1 update released on PS4, PC and Xbox One. According to the official Fortnite 10.40.1 patch notes, the latest update brings fixes for crashing, login issues, lag and more. Apart from this, Fortnite update 10.40.1 also includes stability and performance improvements.
Recently, Fortnite update 10.40 was released with improved matchmaking logic to Battle Royale core modes to create fairer matches. The new matchmaking logic now match you with players of similar skill, and as you get better, so should your opponents. The game developer will slowly roll this out to all regions.
Unfortunately, many players are still experiencing a number of issues while playing the game. Today’s Fortnite 10.40.1 update is expected to fix a few of these issues. Check out more details below.
Fortnite Update Version 10.40.1 patch notes
WHAT’S NEW?
Out of Time
We’re heading into overtime… before we’re out of time. Complete the objectives in the Out of Time Overtime Mission for end-of-Season rewards that include XP, cosmetics, and a commemorative Loading Screen.
Out of Time will begin on Tuesday, October 8.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Unvaulted
- Flint-Knock Pistol
GAMEPLAY
- We may be almost out of time, but we’re not out just yet — Season X has been extended a week!
- Gotham City and the Batman Caped Crusader Pack will be available until the end of Season X.
- Out of Time
- Season X’s Overtime Mission is coming soon! The Out of Time Mission will be available from Tuesday, October 8 at 9 AM ET until Sunday, October 13 at 2 PM ET.
- Complete Out of Time’s objectives to earn end-of-Season rewards, including XP, cosmetics, and a Loading Screen that serves as a Season X memento.
- Zone Wars
- Zones Wars Desert, Vortex, Colosseum, and Downhill River LTMs have been consolidated into two LTM playlists. Queue into either playlist to play one of the four Zone Wars maps at random.
- Zone Wars: Party
- Queue with a party larger than one into a free-for-all experience.
- Zone Wars: Solo
- Queue by yourself into a free-for-all experience.
- Zone Wars: Party
- Zones Wars Desert, Vortex, Colosseum, and Downhill River LTMs have been consolidated into two LTM playlists. Queue into either playlist to play one of the four Zone Wars maps at random.
