The Fortnite Team

  Calling all Commanders,
  There is much to be discussed in this Status Report, so let’s get right into it! Homebase Status Report - Initiate! 

Commanders are now able to earn Battle Pass experience in Save the World! 

Here’s how it works: Completing missions in Save the World will reward you with accolades that will grant you varying amounts of XP based on the badges earned during the mission. A majority of XP will come from badges earned from successfully completing a mission, but there are many ways to earn more: Looting materials, crafting weapons, defeating Husks, exploring the map; all of these are ways to earn more XP in your missions. Don’t forget to complete those bonus mission objectives!

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“I am Fire and Life incarnate! Now and forever - I am Phoenix!”  

Jean Grey, hit by a cosmic force that transcended her into becoming Phoenix, has been manipulated into something even darker! 

Already possessing powerful telekinetic and telepathic abilities in the Marvel universe, the cosmic blast that occurred during a rescue mission set Jean Grey on an unexpected path. That path now brings Dark Phoenix to the Fortnite Island!

Available in the Item Shop now:

• Dark Phoenix Outfit: She is fire! And life incarnate! 

• The Phoenix Force Back Bling: Only a sliver of its infinite, cosmic power. (Comes with the Dark Phoenix Outfit)

• Wrath of the Phoenix Loading Screen: The closer to the flame, the longer your shadow becomes. (Comes with the Dark Phoenix Outfit)

• Rising Phoenix Emote: No long...

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As part of the war effort, you voted with your Bars to fund the Combat Assault Rifle, a new Assault Rifle variation. Now another Combat class weapon enters the war against the Cubes. Already manufactured, the new Combat Pistol is on the Island now!

Combat Pistol: Power with a Kick

Like the Combat Assault Rifle, the Combat Pistol sports a tight bullet spread and exceptional power. This power coincides with strong recoil, so it takes a savvy yielder to fire its full potential. 

Combat Pistols can be found in Chests, on the ground, and from fishing. The standard Pistol has been vaulted as the Combat Pistol has been distributed throughout the Island. 

The Sideways Rifle Enhanced

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To celebrate the launch of Riot Games’ upcoming animated series Arcane, League of Legends’ Jinx is making her explosive debut in Fortnite. This iconic character from Riot’s team-based strategy game will be causing a commotion in the Item Shop starting November 4, 2021, at 8 PM ET. Catch her while you can and get in on the mayhem as League of Legends arrives in the Epic Games Store.

A Trail of Mayhem from Zaun to the Island

The Arcane Jinx Outfit will be in the Item Shop as well as additional items from the Arcane: League of Legends Set. Have some fun with the Jinx’s Dream Monkey Back Bling, and built from surplus Pow Pow p...

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Greetings creators,

Winter is upon us and nothing is better than sipping some hot chocolate and playing some amazing games. To celebrate, we’re doing two callouts this winter! We’re looking for your best winter-themed maps, Hubs, and games in our Winter creator callout, and awesome high-tech game experiences in our Squad Games callout. Creators can participate and submit different maps for both callouts. Each callout will have its own section in Discovery. 

Winter Creator Callout

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

• New Character Device 🕺
• New Switch Device...

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The November 2 hotfix for v18.30 shows cold feet doesn’t need to mean no confidence. With the new Icy Grappler, get cold feet to help approach enemies more courageously!

Be Evasive with the Icy Grappler

Some people like to stick the landing. Others like to stay moving after landing. If you’re the latter type, the Icy Grappler is up your alley! Just like the regular Grappler, shoot its suction cup to fling yourself to a solid surface, but here’s the chilly twist: as you begin flying in the air, the Icy Grappler’s frostiness will freeze your feet, causing you to stay moving when you get to your destination.

How’s this slipperiness advantageous? Evade your enemies’ crosshairs as they have a hard time predicting where you’ll end up next. Tip: Aim the Icy Grappler at a hill to make it your slide! 

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For Fortnitemares 2021, we introduced a new kind of Fortography challenge: Video Fortography! And instead of shying away from the task, you conquered your fears and created scarily good clips.

Here are some of our favorite Halloween-themed shorts in line with the rules we laid out.

(Please note that any ads on the following YouTube videos are turned on by the submitter’s choice.)

 

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UPDATE:

The Adventure Continues

Starting on November 1, become part of the best superhero gang by visiting Aventura Colorada, a player-made experience (made by community member Iscariote) based on Chapulín Colorado’s sitcom.

Play and complete the minigames inspired by some iconic Chapulín Colorado moments: use the Chipote Chillón, run at full speed with your Antenitas de Vinil, and shrink yourself with the Pastillas de Chiquitolina to explore from a unique perspective!

You can join the adventure by selecting the experience in the Discover screen or by entering the code 6118-9838-7849 in the Island Code tab.

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Many new and returning Outfits are in store for Fortnitemares 2021, including storied monsters making their Fortnite debut. Classic Fortnite characters with new Halloween twists are creeping in also.

Keep checking back here to find out these new and returning Halloween Outfits haunting the Item Shop this October. A fortune card will flip over with each arrival, while the backs of the remaining cards will hint at who’s next…
 

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Week 4 (October 26 - 29)

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Buying an official physical Fortnite product this holiday? At participating retailers, you’ll receive a code on your receipt for access to a new in-game item: The El Durrrado Back Bling! Players who redeem a code during this holiday season will receive early access to this item.*



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Fortnite Crew Benefits:

• November Crew Pack
• All-Weather Extractor Pickaxe — Brite Style 
• Fortnite Crew Legacy Set: Evolving Back Bling & Pickaxe
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The third installment of Shortnite is here to spook, scare, fright, and delight in Fortnitemares 2021! 

Starting on October 28 at 6 PM ET and running until November 1 at 6 PM ET, Shortnitemares will be made up of seven horror-themed animated short films. 

How to Watch Shortnitemares

To watch any of the Shortnitemares films, select the “Shortnitemares” playlist and head into the Shortnitemares Theater (built by creator team Quantum Builds). 

Each film will have its own room, giving you control of which ones you watch and when you watch them. You can also choose to watch on the main screen (in the “festival room”), where all the films will be running in a loop for the duration of Shortnitemares. 

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You’ve been feeling her wrath in Fortnitemares, but now it’s time you unleash her wrath. Yes, The Cube Queen herself has arisen in Chapter 2 Season 8’s Battle Pass, and her Quests to unlock her (and other royal items) are available right now!

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While The Cube Queen’s wrath continues to erupt, changes on the Island continue to unfold. Here’s what’s new in v18.30 in Battle Royale:

War Effort: Boogie Bomb vs. Combat Shotgun

The war effort has two classics on deck to fight back against the Cubes, and this time we’re getting up close and personal. Choose to unvault the Boogie Bomb and send your foes into a dancing f...

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The v18.30 update is bringing an update to the Wildlife Spawner and the new Character Controller Device, additional device updates, and bug fixes! 

Wildlife Spawner Update

We’ve added a bunch of new features to the Wildlife Spawner to give you more control over those critters. With new options for controlling spawning and movement, as well as new triggers to detect various events, there’s now more life in the Wildlife than ever before.

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Attention Commanders,

Last Homebase Status Report, it was stated that Hexslyvania will be coming to an end on November 16. This was incorrect! Hexslyvania will actually be making its exit on November 20, giving you just a bit more time to collect your sweet rewards! 

We are proud to hear that many of you have made it through the Lab dungeon! Keep up the good work. Speaking of dungeons, a certain someone claims they have news that will surely “up the ambience” of your future dungeon adventures. Let’s hear what they have to say.

“Hello there commanders! It’s me. Dungeon. The other day I was digging around the catacombs in search of some spare keys, when I happened to stumble upon a couple of music tracks. I’d hate to see these sweet tunes go to waste so I've decided to play them on loop while you're exploring the Crypts, Inferno... Read more

The Beta version of our Refer a Friend program is starting! Register with your eligible friends between October 25, 10 AM ET and November 14, 11:59 PM ET to earn awesome in-game rewards by completing tasks together before January 10. It’s easy to do: 

• Sign up on the Refer a Friend website with your Epic account
• Invite up to 5 eligible friends via the website (as further described below) to play Fortnite 
• Complete in-game tasks together
• Earn rewards, including the Rainbow Racer Outf...

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After surviving countless horrors in the Spencer Mansion and beyond, S.T.A.R.S. veterans Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine find themselves on the Island to face The Sideways’ Cube Monsters. Fend off Cube Monsters (and your opponents) like your life depends on it with the S.T.A.R.S. Team Set, available now in the Fortnite Item Shop!

The S.T.A.R.S. Team Set Examined

Whether you’re taking down Cube Monsters or storming IO labs, stop evil in its tracks as boulder enthusiast Chris Redfield and the “master of unlocking” Jill Valentine. The Chris Redfield Outfit comes with the alt Hound Wolf Squad Style, based on his clash in a snowy village, and the Jill Valentine Outfit comes with the alt Raccoon City Style, based on her desperate escape from a r...

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Get your Squad together, it’s time to show out.

This weekend, you’ll have the opportunity to compete in Fortnite’s first ever PvE (Player vs Environment) tournament with the Fortnitemares Cup! Grab your Squad and start practicing in Horde Rush now!

You’ll have from October 23 05:00 UTC until October 24 17:00 UTC to play five matches of Horde Rush in the Fortnitemares Cup with your three friends and earn as many points as possible - you won’t be able to fill so have your full Squad ready to go. Compete for a chance to earn Fortnitemares-themed in-game cosmetics. Here are the point threshold you’ll be gunning for:

Loading Screen - 500 points
Feeling Wrathful Spray - 1000 points
Ghoul-d Game Emoticon - 2000 points
Prizes may take up to 3 weeks or longer to award for all players.

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“Fear is the mind-killer.”

Destined to change the course of the universe, Paul Atreides weaves his own destiny and now, with Chani at his side, their travels take them to the heart of a battle they had not prepared for… a battle on the Fortnite Island. 

Inspired by the 2021 Dune film, Paul and Chani have arrived in the Fortnite Item Shop along with more Dune gear. Check out this video introducing you to Paul Atreides and Chani, featuring the actors who play them, Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya!
 

Making up the DUNE Set, here are the new items you can pick up starting October 19, at 8 PM ET:

Outfits 

• Paul Atreides Outfit: Beyond fear, his destiny...

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