11.50 Patch Notes

## Battle Royale

v11.50 brings a new event and more to Battle Royale! The changes in this update include:

### Weapons + Items

* In non-competitive playlists, the Launch Pad has been unvaulted.

### Gameplay

* Love and War has begun!
	+ Play the new, community-made Search and Destroy LTM.
	+ Includes new Challenges that can be completed for special rewards.
	+ For all the details, read our Love and War post here.
* Implemented Unreal Engine’s Chaos physics system, mentioned previously here.
	+ At launch, our goal is to ensure that Fortnite still feels like what you would expect. We’ll be closely monitoring your feedback from the in-game Feedback tool for any issues you may be experiencing.
	+ To report issues via the in-game Feedback tool, select Feedback in the main menu and choose Bug. We encourage you to put “Physics” in the subject line and include a concise message in the body that accurately describes the issue(s) you’re experiencing.

### Bug fixes

* Resolved an issue involving some players’ completion of the “Search chests in a single match” Chaos Rising Challenge not being saved.
* The “Earn Gold Scavenger Medals” Rippley vs. Sludge Overtime Challenge now tracks progress properly.
* The Sidegrading feature is no longer present in competitive playlists. Its presence in these playlists was unintentional, as noted in our v11.40 post.
* Resolved an issue involving new players on consoles having difficulty matchmaking after first linking their Epic account.
* Addressed reports of iOS players activating their device’s swipe-up feature when trying to press inventory buttons.

## Save the World

Hello Homebase Heroes!

Love is starting to fill the halls of Homebase and Major Oswald is not impressed! Here’s a look at what’s coming to Save the World over the next few updates.

### **V11.50**

#### **LOVE RANGER JONESY AIMS FOR THE HEART!**

“Fear not Commanders... I never miss!” - Love Ranger Jonesy

* Standard Perk: **Power Impact**
	+ Increases Shockwave Radius by **37.5%**
* Commander Perk: Power Impact+
	+ Increases Shockwave Radius by **112.5%**

Available from the Event Store starting February 7 at 7PM ET until February 20 at 4AM ET.

#### **HEARTBREAKER CROSSBOW**

The crossbow of love! Fires an arrow that drops over time and pierces through enemies.

Available from the Event Store starting February 7 at 7PM ET until February 20 at 4AM ET

### **Chaos Physics System**

At launch, our goal is to ensure that Fortnite still feels like what you would expect. We’ll be closely monitoring your feedback from the in-game Feedback tool for any issues you may be experiencing.

To report issues via the in-game Feedback tool, select Feedback in the main menu and choose Bug. We encourage you to put “Physics” in the subject line and include a concise message in the body that accurately describes the issue(s) you’re experiencing.

### **11.50 CONTENT UPDATE**

#### **ANTI-CUDDLE SARAH**

“Keep your cooties to yourself!” - Anti-Cuddle Sarah

* Standard Perk: **Rapid Charge**
	+ Melee weapon eliminations grant **7.5 Energy**
* Commander Perk: **Rapid Charge+**
	+ Melee weapon eliminations grant **22.5 Energy**

Available from the Event Store starting February 14 at 7PM ET until February 20 at 4AM ET.

#### **UPDATE ON COSMETICS**

Homebase is in the final stages of bringing Outfits and Backblings to your locker and there are still a few critical bugs that need squashing before it’s ready to release. Because of this we’re now aiming for the v12.10 update for Outfits / Backblings as we continue testing and fixing issues. Your Commanders will be ready to battle in style in the near future.

#### **DUNGEONS AND FROSTNITE LEAVING SOON!**

Descend into the depths and confront a sinister monster! Complete those quest and unlock those Heroes because Dungeons are taking their slumber in the v12.0 Update. Fear not Heroes! Dungeons will return at a later date.

#### **MAJOR BUG FIXES**

Fixed an issue that causes Commanders to get stuck on their inventory screen while playing in Dungeons with a controller.

## Creative

**What’s New?**

The new event starts soon! Check back here later today for more details.

Implemented Unreal Engine’s Chaos physics system, mentioned previously here.

* At launch, our goal is to ensure that Fortnite still feels like what you would expect. We’ll be closely monitoring your feedback from the in-game Feedback tool for any issues you may be experiencing.
* To report issues via the in-game Feedback tool, select Feedback in the main menu and choose Bug. We encourage you to put “Physics” in the subject line and include a concise message in the body that accurately describes the issue(s) you’re experiencing.

### ISLANDS

#### ​​​​**Bug Fixes**

* Fixed an issue with the underwater post-process effect on the Archipelago Island and the resulting loss of the effect when the island is loaded.

### GAMEPLAY

* Added a new value to the HUD Info Type option in My Island UI settings.
	+ Round Status: Shows a representation of how many players are active or eliminated for each team and the current number of Rounds won by each team.
		- Only valid for games with 2 teams.

**Bug Fixes**

* Fixed an issue where players were able to gain credit for completing challenges after leaving a game and returning to the hub.
* Fixed an issue where players were unable to aim down sights when pressing the right mouse button on PC.
* Fixed an issue where players were unable to shoot or swing their pickaxe after respawning in a Boxfight game.

### CREATIVE TOOLS + PHONE

**Bug Fixes**

* Fixed an issue where the Overview Map and Minimap could show corrupted textures on Android devices.

### DEVICES

* Added additional values to various options for the Round Settings device.
	+ Wood Given Per Round: 15, 20.
	+ Brick Given Per Round: 15, 20.
	+ Metal Given Per Round: 15, 20.
	+ Gold Given Per Round: 15, 20.
	+ Wood Given to Winner of Round: 15, 20.
	+ Brick Given to Winner of Round: 15, 20.
	+ Metal Given to Winner of Round: 15, 20.
	+ Gold Given to Winner of Round: 15, 20.

**Bug Fixes**

* Fixed an issue where the Tracker Device could cause games to crash on multiple platforms.
* Added missing tooltips and extra clarifications to some tooltips on various devices.