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✅ Fixes and Improvements in v42.00

Posted inEpic Gamesvia 🐛 Bug Reports
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 General & Cosmetics

We're working hard to fix longstanding cosmetic issues you've reported. Each update, we'll highlight what's fixed and what's next. Thanks for reporting these as we work through them.

  • Improved menu opening times on Nintendo Switch when pressing the + button after joining a Reload or Blitz match.

  • Fixed an issue where sorting the Locker by Latest Acquired could display items in a random order.

  • Visual effects on multiple Elite, Champion and Unreal Ranked cosmetics now display correctly.

  • Added missing water effects to the Downpour Umbrella Glider.

  • Scrolling through Locker categories no longer skips past the Sidekicks category when using a controller.

  • Fixed a bug with Krypto Sidekick Quests not appearing in the Quests tab for some owners. 

  • Fixed an issue where Aim Assist could pull away from an enemy when you’re both moving up or down a hill.

  • The Music Player playlist no longer appears empty on Nintendo Switch after equipping a Jam Track from the Lobby.

  • The Carnation of Carnage Pickaxe no longer moves erratically while walking, jumping or sliding.

  • Adjusted Heatwave PJ’s reactive elimination audio volume.

  • Fixed a bug that would sometimes prevent your Sidekick from playing reactions during longer play sessions.

  • Agamemnon's cape no longer clips through the Back Bling and animates properly.

  • The Sprite Mastery Pod Locker description no longer shows a random string of numbers.

Mobile

  • With the Pickaxe equipped and Auto Fire enabled, you can now automatically swing at enemies in melee range.

  • Aim Assist no longer activates while your weapon is out of ammo.

  • We can never thank the Bus Driver enough, but the Emote button is now grayed out after you've shown your gratitude.

  • Instead of defaulting to your device mic, Voice Chat now correctly uses your headset mic when headphones are connected.

  • Players using a custom HUD layout without a Reload button or with Dynamic Quickbar Slots can now access Portable Extractors without issue.

  • Fixed a bug that would sometimes prevent your controller binds from saving consistently when modified on Android.

  • Corrected an inconsistent fire rate on the left side of the screen when using the Tap Anywhere Fire Mode.

  • Fixed a bug causing the Shoot button to sometimes become unresponsive or fire continuously after using a Self-Revive Device.

PC

  • Optimized shader precaching to reduce loading times, so models and objects spend less time as gray placeholders - especially on lower-end CPUs.

  • As part of our continued improvements to startup times, the game now launches up to 2 seconds faster depending on your PC configuration.

  • Fixed a bug causing the Settings menu to load incorrectly or crash the game if opened right after game launch.

  • Improved level-of-detail consistency with world objects for better GPU performance.

  • Fixed several crashes that could occur when exiting the game, along with certain rare memory-related crashes.

Battle Royale & Zero Build

  • Redeploying your Glider just before hitting the ground will no longer leave you stuck in a rolling animation.

  • Improved map load times on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

  • The Victory Royale screen is no longer delayed and appears right after winning a match.

  • Fixed an issue that caused the Play button to be grayed out when switching experiences.

  • Fixed a desync where players leaning out of Vehicles could sometimes appear incorrectly to others.

  • Fixed a bug preventing weapon and item use while on keyboard and mouse.

  • Fixed a visual issue where the Sprites tab background could incorrectly persist in the Battle Royale Lobby when switching tabs while in queue.

  • Fixed a bug that sometimes caused fall damage when landing in shallow water.

  • Corrected visible seams and textures around the water at Heatwave Harbor, Sinister Strip and Sunken Shores.

  • Fixed a bug where multiple rocks at Sunken Shores couldn’t be destroyed with a Pickaxe.

Reload

  • Fixed an audio bug causing mono sound when firing the Five Gun.

  • Moe and John Wick now respond with their unique dialogue when you interact with them while wearing certain Outfits on the Springfield map.

  • Objects and buildings now have consistent lighting when viewed from different angles.

  • Grounded several floating objectives across the Slurp Rush map.

  • Equipping a cel-shaded Wrap no longer causes warped textures on the Tactical Assault Rifle.

Arenas

  • Fixed an issue where wins were not credited when an elimination occurred seconds before an opponent reached the last point, and the match concluded.

  • The round-robin format now handles byes in odd-team-count matches fairly, avoiding round imbalances.

Fortnite OG

  • You can now build structures consistently throughout the hangar at Frosty Flights and on water at Lazy Lagoon.

  • The Aim Down Sights button no longer incorrectly appears while holding a Chug Splash and riding the Driftboard on Mobile.

  • Snobby Shores, Mega Mall and Pressure Plant now render correctly at long distances.

  • Added missing textures to the Baller’s grappler.

  • Removed an extra Vending Machine from Shifty Shafts.

  • Fixed texture overlap and flicker at Shifty Shafts and Pressure Plant.

  • Grass no longer sticks through floors at Neo Tilted.

  • Fixed visible seams in the terrain at Hut Watch and Pueblo.

  • Removed a grassy patch incorrectly present at the edge of the Desert biome.

  • Fixed mismatched textures along the river and around the lake in the Desert biome.

  • Fixed a visual issue where a red glow could show through walls and floors at Pressure Plant.

  • Removed lingering Volcano clouds around the Pressure Plant.

  • Grounded several floating assets at Pressure Plant and Paradise Palms.

  • Fixed several walls at Pressure Plant that couldn’t be damaged by weapon fire.

  • Removed extra vehicles and assets east of Paradise Palms.

  • Removed patches of snow incorrectly present at Lucky Landing.

  • Adjusted textures at former Expedition Outposts to better match Chapter 1 design.

  • Grounded a few floating trees across the map.

Blitz

  • The sun no longer appears overly bright when viewed from inside the Storm on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One and PlayStation 5.

  • Crosswalks and parking space markings no longer appear faded across the Venture map.

Save the World

  • Fixed an issue where Play With Others always showed the "No Players Found" message, even when other players' sessions were available.

  • As part of our continued work to reduce load times across platforms, players on PC will now load into Homebase, Missions, Ventures and Storm Shield Defense significantly faster depending on their hardware.

  • Enemy spawns in Deliver the Bomb now ramp up as intended after the bomb is destroyed, instead of arriving in one huge wave. 

  • You can now recruit Birthday Brigade Heroes from the Collection Book! 🥳

  • You can now revive Defenders by using the Adrenaline Rush Gadget

  • Defenders can now be ordered to defend or follow you when using the Quick Builder controller layout.

  • Defenders have learned that lava is, in fact, hot. They now take damage from it and teleport back to your side.

  • Instead of standing by, Defenders now join the fight when you attack untamed Wildlife.

  • Fixed a bug where the “Recall Defenders” progress indicator didn’t appear when using a controller.

  • You can now command your Defenders to defend or follow without needing to get off your tamed Wildlife.

  • Husks and Smashers below a player manning R.O.S.I.E. now correctly continue attacking the structure's supports instead of freezing in place.

  • Switching Sprites in the Sprite Mastery Pod Back Bling no longer carries the old Sprite’s textures over to the new one in Homebase.

  • Placed pings now appear on both the map and minimap so the whole team stays on the same page. 

  • Corrected the outdated “Leave Mission?” pop-up that said you’d return to Homebase instead of exiting Save the World.

  • You can now scroll all the way through the Owned Llamas tab when using a controller.

  • Restored the hold prompt for unopened Llamas in the Exchange tab, fixing a conflict where Show and Inspect shared the same controller button.

  • Removed the redundant Close button from the reward screen, fixing a bug that could get you stuck after inspecting Mission rewards.

  • The Details panel now correctly loads Backpack items instead of showing a placeholder.

  • Fixed a visual issue where a tamed wolf’s Health Bar wouldn’t update correctly while riding.

  • The "No vote is required to start after" text on the Mission Start screen now displays its countdown correctly.

  • Ray no longer warns you to prepare for unwanted guests after the Deliver the Bomb Mission is already over.

LEGO Fortnite

  • You can now place snap building parts next to one another while they are still assembling. 

  • Exotic Rear Bumper 04 will no longer change position when you rejoin your world. 

  • Swivel plates now trigger audio. 

  • Fixed an issue where players may get stuck in the Spinjitzu animation. 

  • Resolved an issue where the Ninjago Island Quest would spawn inside a mountain. 

  • Fixed an issue where dismissing a Villager didn't work as expected. 

  • The Kraken is no longer partially invisible at the start of the battle.

  • Brick Life

    • Fixed an issue where some players would get softlocked inside a gardener bush. 

    • Players can now grab the Heart Want in the Rooftop Club on the Main Stage. 

    • Players can now pass an order item through dialogue to NPCs. 

    • Players can now change the color of light props in the Daft Punk Prop Bundle.

Fortnite Festival

  • [Main Stage] Songs in the setlist will now properly display the user icon of the player who added them.

  • [Main Stage] The lane divider on the track will now display regardless of the Pro Colors setting.

  • [Main Stage - Pro Drums] There should no longer be input conflicts when an Overdrive activation gem appears on top of a Kick gem.

  • [Main Stage - PC] The mouse cursor should no longer snap to the center of the screen while scrolling through Leaderboard tabs.

  • [Main Stage - Mobile] Gems should no longer erroneously appear as silver on certain Android devices.

🛠️ Known Issues We’re Working On

General

  • When selecting Locker sort options, your cursor may jump to the top of the screen instead of staying on the currently selected item.

  • All Vehicles are currently incorrectly labeled with the Reload tag in the Locker, despite being unavailable in Reload.

    • Will be fixed in 42.10.

Battle Royale & Zero Build

  • The Join Crew button is unresponsive on the Passes screen.

    • Temporary Workaround: You can still subscribe through the Battle Pass purchase screen.

    • Will be fixed in 42.10.

  • The Crew Styles page may appear empty or display content from a previously viewed Pass screen.

    • Will be fixed in 42.10.

  • Opening the inventory or map while charging the Sonic Power Sneakers' Spin Dash may leave your character stuck in place.

    • Temporary Workaround: Swap your weapons to continue moving.

    • Will be fixed in 42.10.

  • [Photosensitivity Risk] Tails Sprite can leave a persistent pulsing effect on your back for the rest of the match, flashing more intensely while aiming down sights.

    • Players sensitive to flashing visuals should consider avoiding the Tails Sprite until this is fixed.

Save the World

  • The Play With Others menu buttons may gray out after declining to enter a Mission solo at the Homebase console.

    • Temporary Workaround: Reopen the menu.

  • The Play With Others menu may send you to a Mission above your chosen Power Level when no lobbies are found.

    • Will be fixed in 42.10.

  • Players can't see each other's Game Chat messages during Missions. Party Chat is unaffected.

    • Will be fixed in 42.10.

  • We’re investigating inconsistent weapon damage output, particularly during Mythic Storm King fights.

  • [Xbox One] Directional Jump Pads won’t activate when Phase Shifting onto them.

  • The Hero Commander Buckle+ Perk currently provides reduced effective damage as weapon level increases.

Fortnite Festival

  • [Pro Lead / Pro Bass] The green fret on guitar peripherals can stop responding during Local Multiplayer.

  • The Auto-Emote setting may not always apply correctly.

  • The cursor snaps to the center of the screen when switching tabs in the Leaderboards.

  • [Main Stage] Auto-emote setting may not always apply properly.

  • [Main Stage - Pro Lead/Pro Bass] The green fret on the guitar peripherals can stop responding during Local Multiplayer.

  • [Main Stage - Pro Drums] Smashing two cymbal gems at the same time can break the streak.

  • [Main Stage - Pro Drums] Scoring discrepancies when the player is using Lefty Flip.

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ᴛᴏᴡᴀʏᴢ1 day ago
ᴛᴏᴡᴀʏᴢ1 day ago

Are there going to be more fixes to reload like the one where the gun may stop firing in the middle of a fight it can be pretty annoying almost like our gun gets jammed or the chests when you open them they never have loot always ammo or something random.

ThePérolaNegra
ThePérolaNegra
ThePérolaNegra1 day ago
ThePérolaNegra1 day ago

Hi, Epic Games team!

I would like to report an issue with the Laufey skin, who was the headliner of the previous Fortnite Festival season.

When the skin was first released, the dress had beautiful, natural movement. However, after some players complained that the flowing physics "interfered with gameplay," the dress was changed and now looks extremely rigid, almost like a solid object, rather than fabric.

Please consider restoring the original dress physics. Even better, a Style option could be added to let players choose between the original flowing version and the current rigid version. This way, players who prefer the original appearance can enjoy the dress as it was designed, while those who found the movement distracting can keep the stiffer option.

The attached images show the dress in its current state alongside an image from the skin's release, demonstrating how naturally and beautifully it moved before.

Thank you for taking the time to read this feedback. I hope the original physics can be brought back, whether as the default or as an optional Style. Many players, myself included, would love to see Laufey's dress flowing naturally again.

JJGamer81
JJGamer81
JJGamer811 day ago
JJGamer811 day ago

Have you fixed the issue where you can't change the replay playback speed on PS5? This problem has been around for a long time.

DanFireFlare
DanFireFlare
DanFireFlare1 day ago
DanFireFlare1 day ago

Hello Epic Games Team,

do apologize if this is made clear but are the pc crash fixes in relation to the hard freezes that seem to be affecting certain Alienware systems and other laptop types? Haven’t been able to play full matches on PC for the week due to it.

村田トマト
村田トマト
村田トマト1 day ago
村田トマト1 day ago

When will the bug that causes players to be returned to the lobby during a match, but only for those using ELECOM Wi-Fi routers, be fixed? It has been occurring for 244 days now, and players using certain Wi-Fi routers are experiencing an error mid-match (approximately 1-15 minutes after the match starts) and are returned to the lobby. It has been reported extensively on Japanese Twitter and Q&A sites, and everyone affected is using an ELECOM router. Reports indicate that it occurs with routers such as "WRC-1750GSV," "WRC-2533GST2," and "WRC-1167GST2," but this problem does not occur in other games. Furthermore, this bug did not occur before the v39.11 update 244 days ago.

fearyt98
fearyt98
fearyt981 day ago
fearyt981 day ago

Guys, can you fix this bug in default pose pls?

Deeperfriend
Deeperfriend
Deeperfriend1 day ago
Deeperfriend1 day ago

Hi!! First time asking a question here

Is the bug that causes some xbox series x players to crash randomly fixed? Been like this for about a year and a half

TheOnlyGaming91
TheOnlyGaming91
TheOnlyGaming911 day ago
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TheOnlyGaming911 day ago
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Add map rotation back to blitz or change the map at least, this chapter 1 map has been here for so long, what was the point of doing all those map updates just to get rid of them?

Бен Теннисон
Бен Теннисон
Бен Теннисон1 day ago
Бен Теннисон1 day ago

"You can now recruit Birthday Brigade Heroes from the Collection Book!"

That's cool, what about to giving heroes, If we are bought them in ítem shop?

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