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Description of Fortnite Update 14.40: Fortnite Nightmares 2020 and more.
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Fortnite developers Epic Games have already confirmed Chapter 2 Season 2's next update, the v14.40 patch - the spookiest of the season - is on its way. Here are all the changes, server downtime details, and more for the October 21st update.
It's the end of October, and in Fortnite, that can only mean one thing: the ghoulish annual Fortnitemares event is back! This Halloween-themed patch will bring everything from old creepy Fortnite enemies, Husks, as well as a mysterious resurrection.
We have a pretty good idea of what's coming in the terrifying Halloween update on October 21st; Here's everything we know about patch v.14.40 so far - starting with all the details about Fortnite's upcoming simple update.
When will Fortnite v14.40 be released?
Epic Games has officially locked the v14.40 update for Wednesday, October 21st. It is expected that downtime will begin at 8:00 Moscow time.
Expect a long downtime for patch v14.40. Fortnite matchmaking will be disabled 20-25 minutes before Halloween.
Also be aware that the patch size on PC will be "much larger than usual". Epic has confirmed that the update will take up around 27GB, but once the patch goes live, it should "significantly reduce" the size of the game on your hard drive.
Boo.🎃
- Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) October 20, 2020
v14.40 arises tomorrow, October 21. Downtime starts at approx. 04:00 AM ET (08:00 UTC). pic.twitter.com/60MVUVJsZC
Fortnite v14.40 update early patch notes
Fortnitemares are back
It's October, which means Halloween is just around the corner! Spooky season in Fortnite means "Fortnitemares", which we should see in the game soon.
The map changes for the Halloween event may not happen immediately after the release of the patch, but it means that insiders will dig up information about it soon enough.
Expect map changes, fog, and spooky new skins in Fortnitemares 2020.
There's also a chance that Midas will return to Power as a ghost after a failed device test, so that might be one thing that's revealed when the v14.40 patch goes live.
Midas' Revenge
Speaking of the return of Midas, this Halloween patch's theme has already been leaked, and it's all based on the former Fortnite villain returning with revenge.
According to leaked data, Midas will once again take over the lead in version 14.40, and this time he will have a creepy Ghost minion on his side. He will also trade in his Legendary Tommy Gun for a golden scar to turn things around a bit.
Zombies are back in a Halloween update
Fortnitemares 2020 is also about to bring back zombie huskies. Love them or hate them, Huskies are another iconic part of any Epic battle royale Halloween update.
Whether you're a fan or not, the Hive will be on the map; Fortnite data agent @Mang0e_ has detected updated versions of the Husk spawner files.
In the past of Fortnitemares, these statues have spawned all over the map.
There's a chance it might happen again, but it's more likely that they'll stay at the Outlet. The last time they appeared - during Season X - this was their hub.
A sound for the zombies cube spawners was changed/updated at 14.30. pic.twitter.com/rVm5uPRoEv
— Mang0e👻- Fortnite Dataminer (@Mang0e_) October 14, 2020
Halloween Items, Consumables
The latest leaks prior to patch v14.40 have indicated that new Halloween items and consumables will be added to the game when Fortnitemares goes live on October 21st.
Several data miners, including Hypex and Tabor Hill, found references to the new riding brooms. Labeled as "wbroom" in the Fortnite code, these new items should work similarly to the Surfer's board.
The Halloween patch will also add "pepper almond", "hop drop", "candy corn", "jujube" and "thermal toffee" which boosters or power-ups can provide.
Upcoming consumables:
— HYPEX 🎃 (@HYPEX) October 13, 2020
-Wbroom
- Pepper Ming
- Hop Drop
- Candy Corn
- Jelly Bean
- Thermal Taffy
Fortnite v14.40 bug fixes
As usual, the Fortnite team has also added a number of bugs and issues to their official Trello board . This week's patch will likely include fixes for many of these recurring issues, including issues with Doctor Doom's Mystic Bomb.
Here is the full list of bug changes potentially fixed for version 14.40:
Common
- The Honey Hitters pickaxe is disabled.
battle royale
- ➤Cozy Chomps and Ravage Outfits as Ramirez.
- ➤TWIP! Legacy is not awarded.
- ➤Inventory rearrangement after respawning in Team Rumble.
- Doctor Doom's Mystic Bomb has been temporarily disabled in competitive playlists.
Creative mode
- ➤Players without matchmaking permission cannot access the team size setting.
- ➤The color of the sky does not change when adjusting the lighting color.
- Fog and lighting settings have been changed in Creative.
Mobile
- ➤The car buttons are missing.
- Black textures on foil variants on Nintendo Switch.
So, here it is! These are our early patch notes with the expected changes and fixes coming with the Fortnite v14.40 update. As soon as official details are published and added to the game, we will be the first to inform you about it.
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