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03 Aug 11:04 /u/TheFortniteTeam on Reddit - Thread - Direct

Hi, all!

Downtime has ended for the v17.30 update. Read about the Grab-itron weapon, the abduction of Slurpy Swamp, the upcoming Team Brawl LTM, and bug fixes in our v17.30 blog post.

Here’s a summary of what’s new:

- The Grab-itron: A UFO in Your Hands - With this newly-discovered Alien weapon, pull in objects then propel them at your opponents. Also pull in objects to temporarily block damage coming from in front of you!

- The “Rise” of Slurpy Swamp - The Mothership is ...

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03 Aug 11:03 fortnitestatus on Twitter

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03 Aug 09:20 Trello on Trello - Thread - Direct

** Description** Players may continue to see the Cosmic Chest timer at 0:00 if they have an active Bounty that is poached by an enemy player while they are opening the chest.

JIRA FORT-379381

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03 Aug 09:20 Trello on Trello - Thread - Direct

Update Though previously marked as “Fixed in Live,” we’re aware that players may still be unable to perform the Last Forever Emote. We are working to address this.

Description Players may be unable to perform the Last Forever Emote after selecting it.

JIRA FORT-376097

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03 Aug 09:20 Trello on Trello - Thread - Direct

Description The radio inside vehicles may not play.

JIRA FORT-360940

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03 Aug 09:20 Trello on Trello - Thread - Direct

Description Some Wraps with Reactive or Animated elements may not display properly on the Show Your Style set. We have fixes coming for all currently known issues in future builds and will continue monitoring as new reports arise.

JIRA FORT-387884

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03 Aug 08:51 Fortnite on YouTube - Thread - Direct

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03 Aug 08:48 /u/Penguin_EPIC on Reddit - Thread - Direct

Hi u/StiffButter
Sorry to hear you've had a few issues obtaining a cosmetic item in the Galaxy Pack Set. I've reached out in a private chat for a few details.

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03 Aug 08:00 /u/ on News - Thread - Direct

Sent to the Hot Saucers mailing list:

They say even ordinary things can be a hazard... and the Aliens have taken that to heart. So much has been tossed around with the Saucers’ tractor beams, and now there’s this new “Grab-itron” thing. Here’s everything we know about this resourceful Alien weapon (file attached).

-Mari

File on the Grab-itron

Fortnite Grab-itron

Sometimes called a “UFO in your hands” by the IO or a “portable ordinary aircraft” by the Aliens, you can use this weapon to pull in objects that are in front of you. (This one’s a doozy.) Pull in an object with its flying disc, take it along with you, then launch it at an opponent. How much damage it deals depends on how big it is, what it’s made of, ...

Fortnite: Battle Royale Dev Tracker

03 Aug

v17.30 Update - Now Live

v17.30 Update - Now Live

For other issues addressed by v17.30, head over to our Trello board here:

Trello

Please note: In order for the "3D Headphones" option in Fortnite to take effect, 3D audio must be enabled in your PS5's system settings. (Settings > Sound > Audio Output > Enable 3D Audio).

This update fixes an issue with Fortnite’s “3D Headphones” option on PS5 in which stereo sounds (like close-range gunfire) would be 2D instead of 3D.

Downtime for v17.30 has ended. Here’s what’s new!

Battle Royale:

Creative:

Save the World:

Returning Questlines, Stronger Grenades, and more in the Fortnite STW Update

Read the Fortnite Creative v17.30 Update

Read the Fortnite Battle Royale v17.30 Update Details

Cosmic Chest timers may remain on screen if a Bounty is poached.

Unable to perform Last Forever Emote.

Radio not playing in vehicles.

Some Wraps do not display properly on the Show Your Style Set.

New Item In Fortnite - The Grab-itron

So since I won the galaxy scout skin through the cup I can't get the backbling ever. Even when it's in the shop it doesn't let you purchase it again since it says you already own said item. This is honestly really dissapointing to find out.

Fortnite Battle Royale v17.30 Update: The Grab-itron and the Abduction of Slurpy Swamp

File on the Grab-itron

v17.30 Update - Preparations Underway

v17.30 Update - Preparations Underway

v17.30 Update - Preparations Underway

We're beginning to disable services in preparation for the v17.30 update, with server downtime beginning soon.

We’ll let you all know when downtime has ended!

Defy the Storm ⛈️

Grab the Cyclo Outfit back in the Shop again!

02 Aug

v17.30 Release Timing

v17.30: Release Timing

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