[2021] v16.40 Update - Now Live

Commanders,

Downtime for update v16.40 has ended and we’re back to plunderin’ the Scurvy Shoals!

Check out our newest Homebase Status Report to find out what’s coming this week (and next) to Save the World.

We’ll see you all on the field!

Creators,

v16.40 is now live, bringing the new Race Manager device and more for this summer!

Read about these additions in our new Creative Update post, and also be sure to check out our Summer Callout. For this Callout, we want to see your best summertime-themed games, which have a chance to be featured during Fortnite’s to-be-announced summer event!

Thank you. ⛱

Hey, all!

Downtime has ended for the v16.40 update.

Thank you to those who watched and competed in the FNCS Qualifiers. As a reminder, the Semi-Finals will begin May 21 in the Middle East and May 22 in all other regions. Also, the Reboot Round will begin May 22 in the Middle East and May 23 elsewhere. The FNCS broadcast will cover both events!

For the known issues addressed by v16.40, you can head over to our Trello board here.

Thank you.

Hi, all!

We’re back from v16.40 downtime, which means the Marksman Six Shooter is now available to acquire.

This newest Exotic rewards aiming skill: get a headshot with and deal extra high damage. Any other shot, on the other hand, will deal a low amount of damage.

For the known issues addressed by v16.40, you can head over to our Trello board here.

Thank you!

Hi, everyone!

We’re back from v16.40 downtime, which means the Marksman Six Shooter is now available to acquire.

This newest Exotic rewards aiming skill: get a headshot with and deal extra high damage. Any other shot, on the other hand, will deal a low amount of damage.

For the known issues addressed by v16.40, you can head over to our Trello board here.

Thank you!