The Fortnite gameplay is ever-changing, as developers regularly release new updates to introduce fresh experiences for players. Below, I will list all the patch notes for Fortnite.
Fortnite release notes update 2.80 – February 21st, 2024
The Fortnite update 28.30 not only introduces two new variants of Lady Gagaskinsfor purchase but also brings a new fishing mechanic to Lego Fortnite. With this, you can catch various new fish. The Rocket Racing side of the update has introduced a new speedrun mode, providing you with the opportunity to complete various quests while aiming to achieve the best lap time.
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CRAFT A FISHING ROD
CREATURES TO CATCH
Different fish can be found based on the biome and water you’re fishing in, and also the weather and time of day! Tackle the fishing pastime by catching theLegendaryversion of each fish.
Be sure to hold onto those Legendary fish! There will be a way to display them in a future update.
MAKE A DELICIOUS DISH: INTRODUCING THE FOOD PROCESSOR!
Want some brick fish for breakfast? With the newFood ProcessorStation, you can turn the fish you catch intoFish Filets! (Unlock the Food Processor recipe by crafting or using a Lumber Mill.)
Fish Filets aren’t the only seafood you’re able to eat. With a Grill, you can also make dishes likeSmoked Fry FishandBlack and Blue Shieldfish Sushi!
CREATING A FISHING SPOT WITH A BAIT BUCKET
All you need to fish is a Fishing Rod and water. But fish are a slippery bunch, so don’t just cast your line and expect fish to flock. Throw bait into water to create aFishing Spot!Get bait from aBait Bucket, which has four rarities you can craft. The rarer the bucket, the more likely you are to attract a fish:
Become as much of a fishing legend as the expertTurk! (This angler may appear as a potential Villager to join your adventure.)
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ZOOM IN WITH THE SPYGLASS
Make it easier to see what’s far away! TheSpyglassis a telescopic tool that magnifies distant views. Unlock the recipe for a Spyglass by addingGlassto your inventory and having aCrafting Benchin your world. Then, you guessed it, craft one at a Crafting Bench!
LET THE COMPASS GUIDE YOU!
It’s easy to forget which way you’re going in unless you open your map. But if you craft aCompass, you won’t need your map for that! The Compass adds basic navigation to the HUD, telling you which direction you’re facing. Unlock the recipe for a Compass by addingGlassto your inventory and having aCrafting Benchin your world. Then — you know where this is going — craft one at a Crafting Bench. Want to add navigation AND map markers to your HUD? Then craft theAdvanced Compass, whose recipe is unlocked the same way as the regular Compass.
NEW VILLAGER OPTIONS
Turk isn’t the only one who can appear as a potential new Villager. Fellow fishersOutcastandBobcan too!
NEW CHARMS, HOW CHARMING!
There are new charms to discover and craft along your adventure!TheReflection Charmdeals some of the damage you take back at your attacker when you get hurt. While theWavebreak Charmincreases your swimming speed, making you faster the more Wavebreak Charms you have equipped. Different fish are required to craft both charms, so pick up that Fishing Rod and reel ‘em in!
MORE OUTFITS GET A LEGO STYLE!
With v28.30, more Outfits in Fortnite have received a LEGO Style! If you already own these Outfits, their LEGO Styles are currently in your Locker:
CHOOSE BETWEEN DIFFERENT LEGO STYLES
For Outfits that have received more than one LEGO Style, you now have the option to choose between the Styles!
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Fortnite: Rocket Racing 28.30
CATCH UP ON SPEED RUN
Ready to prove you’re one of the fastest Rocket Racing drivers? Then get ready because in Speed Run you’ll be up against the toughest opponent of all: the clock.
attempt to set the best possiblelap timeon variants of some of your favorite tracks like Riviera, Anaconda, and Olympus. Each match has a countdown timer of several minutes, giving you plenty of time to complete multiple laps (“runs”) and create your perfect route to the finish line!While zooming along in Speed Run, don’t be scared when you spot yourghost. This not-so-spooky apparition is there to show you exactly how you drove on your best run of the match — correct its mistakes to shave precious seconds off your lap time.You can play Speed Run in either public or private matches. If playing with others, don’t worry about crashing into them.Player collisions are turned offin Speed Run so you can focus on your lap times. On the flip side, you can’t catch players’ slipstreams by drafting. Starting line boosts are disabled in this mode as well.Your fastest run time on a track will be uploaded to that track’sSeason leaderboardso you see how your skills rack up against drivers worldwide. There’s also afriends leaderboardwhere you can compare your times with your Epic friends for bragging rights! Don’t rest on your laurels, though, as the leaderboards will refresh each Season.To access this new mode, simply choose a track in Rocket Racing’s Speed Run row or select the Speed Run playlist with rotating tracks.
ELECTRIFYING QUESTS!
All good quests start with a spark! Complete runs in Speed Run to progress in theSpeed Run Kickoff Quests. By completing the first Quest, you’ll unlock the newSprintspark Trail! Complete the rest of the Quests to unlock 13 paint colors for Sprintspark.
The Speed Run Kickoff Quests will be available until June 15, 2025, at 12 AM ET.
v28.30 features further enhancements to playing Rocket Racing on mobile:
DIESTRO COMES TO THE FORTNITE ECOSYSTEM
It might look retro, but theDiestro Car Bodyis all modern power! Take it for a spin in Rocket Racing and other experiences across Fortnite. This Rocket League-original is available in the Shop as part of theDiestro Car Bundle:
The Decals in the Diestro Car Bundle can only be equipped with the Diestro Car Body. If you already have Diestro and the Decals in Rocket League, you’ll find them waiting in your Fortnite Locker thanks tocross-game ownership! If you purchase the Diestro Car Bundle in Fortnite, you’ll have the contents in Rocket League.
LOOK FLASH WITH XENOSPLASH!
So concentrated on the road you’re in another world? TheXenosplash Boostcomes to the Fortnite ecosystem via the Xenosplash Boost Bundle! This Bundle in the Shop includes the Boost plus 13 different paint colors 🎨
If you’re feeling illustrious, consider pairing this Boost with theLustrum X10 Wheelsalso making their Fortnite debut. These Wheels are available in the Shop via the Lustrum X10 Wheels Bundle, which includes the Wheels and 12 different paint colors!
Like Diestro, the Xenosplash Boost and Lustrum X10 Wheels are eligible for cross-game ownership.
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AND BUG FIXES
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