v40.00 is here, bringing progression improvements, menu tab changes, and several improvements and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new:
Updates, Changes and Improvements
Progression Update Now Live
In case you missed it, we recently previewed the updates to progression in Save the World. From Schematic Research Tokens to simplified XP and difficulty-based reward tuning, v40.00 brings several improvements to how you grow stronger.
Catch the full details here, give it a try and let us know what you think!
Note: When viewing the details of any item or people (Schematics, Heroes, Survivors, Defenders), you may notice a new "Originally Awarded At" indicator.
This shows the level, tier and rarity the items or people had when you first obtained them. More info on this in a future game update.
Post-Mission Screen Improvements
Less button mashing, more commanding! The Post-Mission sequence now uses a single Skip prompt at the end instead of multiple prompts throughout. Result screens also advance automatically once their animations complete and a short amount of time passes - getting you back into the action faster.
Llama Shop Rebranding + Unlock Changes
With today's update, the Llamas tab (a.k.a. the Llama Shop) has been renamed to Exchange to better reflect its exchange function.
The tab now unlocks after completing Storm Shield Defense 5, meaning newer players will access it a bit further into their progression.
Starting in v40.20, the Exchange opens earlier - right when players enter Homebase for the first time.
The Items tab (a.k.a. Gold Store) remains unchanged and still unlocks after completing Storm Shield Defense 5.
Bug Fixes
Husks, Mist Monsters and Wildlife should now move with less jitter when aimed at from a distance.
Interact/Reload will no longer fail when a weapon mag is not fully loaded.
You can again purchase multiple Armory Slots at once.
The Llama opening screen will no longer persist or blur other tabs after opening your last reward.
Fixed an issue where the Social sidebar would remain open for the rest of the Mission after opening the Inventory.
[PS5] Resolved FPS drops that could occur when pickaxing large trees.
Player-built structures now correctly complete their build animation.
Updated the Power Level explanation in the Save the World Help section to match the latest changes.
The Vindertech Disintegrator now displays each individual shell being reloaded instead of a single reload bar.
Wearing the Ohm's Perch Back Bling no longer causes crashes in certain scenarios.
Ongoing Known Issues
We've temporarily disabled the Shop and V-Bucks tabs in Save the World while we work to fix an issue. Both tabs will be re-enabled in the v40.20 update.
Note: This applies only to the tabs within the Save the World Lobby.
Other ongoing and newly identified issues can be tracked on the Fortnite | Community Issues Trello board.
