Fortnite: Battle Royale Dev Tracker

Take a bow.

No really, pick up a bow and take it: the v19.30 Feb 22 hotfix sees the start of Bownanza Week! From now until March 1, 2022, at 8:59 AM ET, bows from Chapter 2 Season 6: Primal are in the present day of Chapter 3 Season 1: Flipped. Across the Island as Chest and ground loot, find plenty of Primal Flame Bows, Primal Stink Bows, Mechanical Explosive Bows, Mechanical Shockwave Bows, and of course: Arrows. (Arrows can also be found in Ammo Boxes!) 

While battling with Bows, complete “Bownanza Week” Quests to earn extra XP. 🏹



After the bows return to the past and the “Bownanza Week” ...

Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer are dropping on the Fortnite Island to find a different kind of loot:

Find Your Own Fortune with Drake’s Maps

After Nathan Drake spends some time on the Island, he’ll leave behind some treasure maps for you. From February 18 at 9 AM ET until the end of Chapter 3 Season 1, come across Drake’s Maps and let them guide you to buried treasure! Dig up the treasure with your Pickaxe and enjoy the trove of valuable loot.

Chart the Island with Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer

Available in the Item Shop now, pick up their Outfits and other items based on the new Uncharted film by Sony Pictures and v...

A new kind of Fortnite Pack is here. With Level Up Quest Packs, collect a new Outfit upon purchasing the Pack, then complete Quests to earn cosmetic rewards and up to 28 levels before the end of the Season. The first Level Up Quest Pack is available in the Item shop now: Monarch’s Level Up Quest Pack! 

See our FAQ below for how Level Up Quest Packs work, as well as more info about Monarch’s Level Up Quest Pack specifically. 

Level Up Quest Pack FAQ

What do I get in a Level Up Quest Pack?

New Outfit

When you purchase a Level Up Quest Pack, you immediately unlock a new Outfit! The Outfit you unlock with Monarch’s Level Up Quest Pack? None other than the butterfly-emblazoned, shadowy Monarch. 

Quests for Cosmetics and for ...

In celebration of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season and NBA All-Star 2022, the league has joined Fortnite once again! 

Although fan voting has concluded for who will play in the NBA All-Star Game (happening Feb. 20 at 8 PM ET!), fans can now vote for which NBA celebration they want turned into a future Emote in Fortnite. Voting starts now in the NBA 75 All-Star Hub, made by creator team Atlas Creative! When you’re not voting, shoot hoops, hang out with friends, and browse iconic NBA highlights. 

This occasion is a full-court press: new and returning NBA Outfits are in the Item Shop now along with a new Back Bling for repping your favorite team!

Votes and High Hoops in the NBA 75 All-Star Hub

For the first time ever, Fortnit...

Fortnite Battle Royale v19.30 introduces new and improved gyro controls! Also, the initial mode selection screen (which appeared on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC) has been removed, meaning you’ll now load directly into the Lobby.

Read below for v19.30 details.

Gyro and Flick Stick - More Controller Options!

Made in collaboration with input specialist and flick stick creator Julian “Jibb” Smart, we’ve added optional gyro controls to Fortnite on gyro-supported platforms. And flick stick too!



Fortnite on Nintendo Switch and Android had gyro-based motion controls before the release of v19.30, but this update brings more robust gyro controls to Fortnite on these two platforms plus PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
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Made in collaboration with input specialist and flick stick creator Julian “Jibb” Smart, we’ve added gyro controls to Fortnite on gyro-supported platforms. And flick stick too!

You may be thinking: “Doesn’t Fortnite already have gyro controls?” While it’s true that Fortnite on Nintendo Switch and Android had gyro-based motion controls, we’ve added more robust gyro controls to Fortnite on Nintendo Switch, Android, PlayStation 4 and 5, and PC with v19.30! Read on to learn more about these controls, but first, check out this explainer video made by Jibb: 

Gyro Settings Summary

How to Enable Gyro (And What This Does)

Enable or disable gyro controls in the “T...

With this week’s v19.30 update, we’ve removed the initial game screen (which appeared on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC) where players would select either Save the World, Battle Royale, or Creative. You’ll now boot up directly into the Lobby, ready to join the party and explore Fortnite!

What does this mean for Save the World and Creative? You can now find both modes via the “Discover” screen, accessible by clicking on the “CHANGE” button above “PLAY!” Read below for more info. 

The “CHANGE” button in the Lobby.

Save the World

Q: Where can I find Save the World in Discover?

A: Save the World can now be found in the “By Epic” row of the Discover screen, alongside options like Squads, Impostors, the Creative Hub, an...

We’ve been working hard on the future of Discover, and today we’re debuting a new row placement: Epic’s Picks. This new editorially curated row will feature a variety of islands including your original creations, experiences from our partners, limited time events and more.

This row will be mirrored in the Highlight section of the Hub, to help place your creations even more front and center. 

Our team is excited to assemble amazing islands–some brand new, some returning classics, and some limited time–that we think every player should check out.

Epic’s Picks Selection Process

We’ll be selecting a variety of your creations each week to showcase alongside some of our partners to keep Epic’s Picks fresh and exciting. We’ll display those maps in the highlights section of the Hub as well for easy access.

You can submit your islands for consid...

The first Creator callout of 2022 is here and to kick things off, we’re looking to feature your best combat games without building!  Natural cover, extra shields, and health items will be your best friends as you create experiences for players to face off in heated battles in our Combat Callout. 

Combat Callout

To help you design even more amazing islands we’ve added and updated some of your favorite devices.

• New Natural Forces: Fire 
• New Prop Manipulator Device
• New Player Counter Device 

We are interested in games that have:

• No building in the island
  • Instead of your go-to Zone Wars, try one with natural terrain or buildings to provide cover.
• Fun Loot Pool
  • We encourage you to create fun and interesting loot pools to engage players 
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After Boba Fett made landfall in Fortnite, two more galactic bounty hunters are following suit. Fennec Shand and Krrsantan are now available in the Fortnite Item Shop, and Boba Fett has even made a return! Also, fill out your Book of Boba Fett Set collection with new and returning accessories.

Turning the Page: Fennec Shand, Krrsantan, and More New Items

Fennec Shand: They say if you go after her, you won't make it past sunrise. Equip this Outfit with the Mythosaur Signet Back Bling (included with the Outfit), a symb...

The v19.20 Feb 8 hotfix brings an addition to the loot pool. Say hello to the Machine Pistol! Seriously this time.

Go Close Proximity with the Machine Pistol

Like to fight your battles up close and personal? The Machine Pistol deals intense damage when your opponent’s near at hand. It’s effective at longer ranges too, as long as you’re firing at shorter bursts to maintain accuracy. This Pistol has an extended magazine size for slightly more sustained fire.

Find Machine Pistols on the ground, in normal Chests, Rare Chests, and Supply Drops, and from fishing and sharks. 🦈

Competitive Notes

• The Machine Pistol is not included in competitive playlis...

Grammy-nominated R&B duo Silk Sonic is flying into the Icon Series with an arrival time of Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 7 PM ET. But before their Outfits and accessories land in the Item Shop, compete in the Silk Sonic Cup happening Monday, February 7, for a chance to unlock the Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Outfits early! 

Plan to do some driving to pass the time? Fortnite’s debuted a brand-new in-game radio station: Icon Radio! And for its launch, listen to Silk Sonic, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, and the one and only Bootsy Collins as their host. 🎵

Smile for the Silk Sonic Set

The Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Outfits are part of the Silk So...

The Foundation is now unlockable in the Chapter 3 Season 1 Battle Pass! Conquer his recruitment test to collect his Outfit, Styles, Emote, and more Foundation items in The Seven Set.

The three Styles of The Foundation Outfit.

Build a Foundation Locker Loadout

Below are The Foundation’s Quests and each of the items you’ll unlock along the way! 

Page 1 of The Foundation Quests — Complete the Page 1 Quests in any order.

Visit Mighty Monument, a Seven Outpost, and Sanctuary

Maintain the perimeter. Unlocks The Foundation Outfit.

Snipe an opponent with a Sniper Rifle whil...

You may have started the party with the Marshmello Outfit, but keep it going by stepping into the Melloverse: bring down the house with the Marsha and MARSHINOBI Outfits plus party favors fit for each! Also, vote for the not-yet-released Marshmello track you want as a future Lobby Track. 💿

Welcome to the Melloverse

From the Welcome to the Melloverse Set, available in the Item Shop starting February 1, 2022, at 7 PM ET, party hard as Marsha and suit up as Mello melee master MARSHINOBI. If you’re the type to turn things up a notch, switch to the Marsha Outfit’s Toasted Style in the Locker. The Melloverse accessories that match Marsha? Keep the party glowing with the Mella Back Bling (sold with the Outfit) and the Mello Glo Pickaxe...

Fortnite Battle Royale v19.20 introduces a new POI, unvaults a classic weapon (with new twists), reveals Haven’s mask line-up, and more. See below for the details of this update!

Sneak inside Covert Cavern and Seek the Mythic Stinger

Deep inside the mountains north of Camp Cuddle, a high-tech new POI has appeared: Covert Cavern. Navigate its central waterway and harvest materials from its many facilities.

Rumor has it that Covert Cavern is home to a Mythic version of the Stinger SMG, possessing more power than a regular one (and more recoil to match). However, getting your hands on it is no easy feat…

Heavy Shotgun Returns with Heavy Updates

The...

Fortnite Crew Benefits:

• February Crew Pack

• Chapter 3 Season 1 Battle Pass

• 1,000 V-Bucks Every Month

• ...

He won't rest until he's destroyed Spider-Man. Tipped off by the towering Daily Bugle, the Green Goblin has followed Spider-Man to the Fortnite Island. Get the Green Goblin Outfit and more Green Goblin Set items in the Item Shop starting now!

A Bag of Tricks: See the Green Goblin Set

With his costume based on a nightmare, it’s only appropriate the other Green Goblin items fit the bill. Here are all the Green Goblin items in the Shop besides the Outfit: 

• Pumpkin Bomb Back Bling (sold with the Outfit): Made in a convenient "DESTROY EVERYTHING!!!!" size.

• Pumpkin P'axe: Practical? No. But staying on them...

Something’s new on the Pizza Pit menu! Say hello to “Pizza Party”: a large box of hot and fresh Slurpshroom Pizza. 

Share a Pizza Party: Eight Slices for the Squad

Thanks to the Pizza Pit at Tilted Towers no longer being covered by snow, pizzas are being produced non-stop! Find Pizza Party boxes scattered throughout the Island, then throw one down for an instant feast with the squad. (Literally throw a party.) These boxes of Slurpshroom Pizza contain eight surprisingly nutritious slices — eat them to restore Health and Shield simultaneously 'til you get to 100 Health and 50 Shield.



Devour slices straight from the box or store some to save for later. You can find Pizza Party boxes in Chests, Supply Drops, Loot Llamas, and on the ground. (We don’t judge for eating pizza found on the ground...

After League of Legends’ Jinx made her explosive debut in Fortnite, her sister Vi is breaking into the scene to join her. Based on Riot Games’ acclaimed animated series Arcane, which follows Jinx and Vi, Arcane Vi will be in the Item Shop starting January 22, 2021, at 7 PM ET! Punch up your look with Vi-themed accessories as well.

Missed out on Arcane Jinx? She’ll also be in the Shop starting January 22 at 7 PM ET!

Make an Impact with Arcane Vi and More

The Arcane Vi Outfit will be in the Item Shop alongside more new items of the Arcane: League of Legends Set...

They’re Super Heroes. Seriously. 

Former Avenger Hawkeye (a.k.a. Clint Barton) and his archer superfan Kate Bishop are setting their sights on the Fortnite Island. And these are just two of the items from the new Hawkeye Set!

Looking Sharp: The Hawkeye Set Shown Off

“Being a Super Hero is amazing. Everyone should try it.” Check out the Clint Barton and Kate Bishop Outfits below! 



The following accessories are available in the Item Shop as well:

• Hawkguy's Arsenal Back Bling (sold with the Clint Barton Outfit): An old-school timeless quiver.

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