The latest Fortnite update 3.81 (patch 23.40) is now available for PC, consoles, and smartphones. The patch notes include various bug fixes and known issues that have possibly been resolved.
The Fortnite update 3.81 (patch 23.40) includes a list of known issues that have possibly been fixed. These issues range from general problems such as the Sparkle Specialist outfit not appearing shiny to specific game mode issues such as the Shadow Strike augment being temporarily disabled in Battle Royale. Some issues in the patch notes for Creative and Save the World modes relate to score resetting and blank shots, respectively. The update addresses issues with falcon scout binds, controller inputs not working on PC while spectating, and players being sent back to the initial location when exiting a vehicle, among other things.
Fortnite Update 3.81 Patch Notes
Known Issues (Possibly Fixed)
General
- The Sparkle Specialist outfit is not reflective and shiny.
- Sarah Connor’s Resistance Leader style has a stretched face.
- Players are unable to claim the Exile variation of the Mind’s Eye back bling
- Sub mode select screen may appear blank.
- Hurdling is temporarily disabled.
- Vi’s right eye turns inward when using some emotes.
Battle Royale
- Falcon Scout binds
- Firing a weapon while sprinting and jumping may not register the hit
- Controller inputs don’t work on PC when spectating.
- Players may be sent back to the initial location when exiting a vehicle
- School of Llama banners missing/greyed out
- “Shadow Strike” Augment temporarily disabled.
- The “Icy Slide” Augment description is incorrect.
- Peely’s Plunder may lead to treasure in inaccessible areas.
Creative
- Save Device may reset player scores and other stats
- Tiles can become invisible in color switch game mode
- Damage not taken in Creative edit mode
Save The World
- Third Rail may fire blank shots
Mobile
- The ‘Archive’ button may be blocked by the ‘Redeploy Glider’ prompt in the Locker on Nintendo Switch.
- Some devices may be capped to 60 FPS despite selecting 90 FPS
- Players in Performance mode do not see player or chest outlines when they are marked.
Fortnite is a popular online video game developed by Epic Games in 2017, featuring three game modes: Fortnite Battle Royale, Fortnite: Save the World, and Fortnite Creative. Save the World and Battle Royale were released in 2017, while Creative was launched in 2018. Fortnite Battle Royale has become a cultural phenomenon with over 125 million players in under a year, generating billions of dollars in revenue.
