The party's over
Update 17.30 will arrive in Fortnite next week in the first ever back-to-back-to-back update.
This historic occasion returns the regularly scheduled fortnight update format that we've become accustomed to.
As we prepare ourselves for a major event in Fortnite, we're expecting a number of clues from leakers in this update to give us an idea of what to expect.
Here are the patch notes for the 17.30 update in Fortnite.
Release Date
The next update will arrive on the 3rd August 2021.
Servers will start to be disabled from 5.30AM UTC - those times are as follows:
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10.30PM PT
- 12.30AM CT
- 1.30AM ET
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6.30AM BST
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9.30AM CEST
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2.30PM JST
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3.30PM AEST
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5.30PM NZST
Matchmaking is usually disabled 30 minutes before the update is pushed out.
Sizes
This update should range between 1-5GB.
Here's the sizes for the last update.
- Xbox One - 2.6GB
- Xbox Series X - 2.8GB
- PS4 - 3.1GB
- PS5 - 2.7GB
- PC - 1.9GB
- Switch - 1.4GB
- Android - TBC
Patch Notes
Updates
Here are some updates and new features that may arrive in the new update:
Cosmetics
Every major update has new cosmetics and with 17.21 having none, we're almost guaranteed to get some. As Ariana Grande is anticipated and rumoured to be linked to the upcoming event, maybe we'll see some related cosmetics?
UPDATE: A couple of new cosmetics have been identified
NEW COSMETICS! pic.twitter.com/1KtQtZXmmc
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 3, 2021
All Cosmetics added in v17.30 in 1440p 60fps, enjoy!https://t.co/9kOTGE5oNO#Fortnite #FortniteLeaks pic.twitter.com/4CMeTJ1CrJ
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) August 3, 2021
Skins
A couple of new skins have been discovered!
THE NEW SKINS REACT TO MUSIC! pic.twitter.com/e5m7ssqHO6
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 3, 2021
NEW "Human Bill" SKIN & ALL NEW EMOTES! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7HBMND0G49
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 3, 2021
Bundles
Bloodsport Bundle! pic.twitter.com/jvViWAwUKA
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) August 3, 2021
New Locker Bundle Images: pic.twitter.com/NWpOXiA0iA
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) August 3, 2021
New Bundles: pic.twitter.com/nm8kfkNtPQ
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) August 3, 2021
Weapons
It's unlikely any new weapons will arrive in this update, considering we just had the Plasma Cannon in update 17.21. However, we may see some adjustments to weapons including some being Vaulted or Unvaulted.
UPDATE: New weapons and items have been discovered!
New Pulse Rifle pic.twitter.com/8hlCl2Hsrt
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) August 3, 2021
New Shockwave Launcher similar to kit's is in the works, but with different values:
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 3, 2021
- Rarity changed from Mythic to Legendary
- Fire rate changed from 1 to 0.75 (slower)
- Reload Time from 2.5s to 2.7s
- Clip Size from 6 to 4 pic.twitter.com/3r7z9Ct71V
New Item In Fortnite - The Grab-itron pic.twitter.com/fvd80sY6jl
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) August 3, 2021
Maps
While the map will remain untouched when the update arrives, once the event is underway, Coral Castle, Slurpy Swamp and Corny Complex will likely be removed.
v17.30 map! pic.twitter.com/69sypZR9QH
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) August 3, 2021
Bug Fixes
According to the Fortnite Community Trello Board, here's what's being updated in the next update:
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General Top Issues
- Some Wraps do not display properly on the Show Your Style Set
- Radio not playing in vehicles
- Unable to perform 'Last Forever' Emote
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Battle Royale Issues
- Props drive vehicles erratically
- Cosmic Chest timers may remain on screen if a Bounty is poached
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Creative Issues
- Vehicle memory too high
- Players do not bounce if they land in the center of Crash Pads
- Grass with Epic settings
- Vehicle explosion not properly triggered with "Destroyed with Transmit" on
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Save The World Issues
- Wrong Event Ticket displayed on the Beyond Stellar Horizons quest
There are also a number of other issues that are being worked on that may arrive in time for the update.
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