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Fortnite V22.10 Patch Notes

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Updated: Oct 4, 2022 11:01 am
Fortnite V22.10 Patch Notes

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Fortnite Battle Royal V22.10 is now out! But what are the FortniteV22.10 Patch Notes?

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We take a look at everything new added in the update, and everything new fixed.

New Content In Fortnite V22.10

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The new content in Fortnite Battle Royale V22.10 is as follows:

  • Cobra DMR (The original DMR has been vaulted now)
  • Holochests Can Be Opened With Keys
  • Grapple Glove Is Back

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  • Detailed Squad Comms Whee
  • New Super Level Styles For The Season
  • The Nothing’s Gift Pickaxe Now Gives Bytes Quests

Other Updates

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Miscellaneous Updates In Fortnite V22.10

  • Boogie Bombs have been vaulted in both non-competitive and competitive playlists.
  • Most one-handed Pickaxes, such as the Gum Brawler and Tribute’s Flail, would previously equip by flying into the player’s hand. We’ve adjusted this to be a new equip animation in v22.10.
  • In case you missed it, we recently released a balance hotfix affecting EvoChrome Shotguns and EvoChrome Burst Rifles:
    • Their floor loot availability is now increased.
    • Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary versions can now be found in Chrome and regular Chests.
    • The damage needed to upgrade an EvoChrome weapon at each rarity tier is now greatly reduced.

Competitive Notes

  • The Grapple Glove is not included in competitive playlists.
  • In case you missed it, the Ranger Shotgun has recently been added to competitive playlists.

Major Bug Fixes In Fortnite V22.10

  • Players on controller are now able to consistently navigate the inventory with the left thumbstick.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the map to default to the Map tab even when previously closed on the Quests tab.
  • Lennox Rose’s hair no longer obstructs the reticle while crouching.
  • Players should no longer get stuck when phasing through Chrome-ified structures at Herald’s Sanctum.

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  • Chrome-ified building pieces now lose their “on fire” visual effects when the fire has ended.
  • Fixed an issue that caused visual/screen effects from a Chrome Vortex to persist in specific circumstances.
  • The “Reset to last saved position” button in the HUD Layout Tool on mobile is again returning all buttons to the last saved position.
  • Fixed an issue involving hair clipping through headwear on several Outfits.
  • Blackheart’s Character indicator is again appearing on the minimap.
  • The Storm notification no longer appears towards the middle of the screen.

Fortnite V22.10 FAQs

What Is The New Content In Fortnite V22.10?

  • Cobra DMR (The original DMR has been vaulted now)
  • Holochests Can Be Opened With Keys
  • Grapple Glove Is Back
  • Detailed Squad Comms Whee
  • New Super Level Styles For The Season
  • The Nothing’s Gift Pickaxe Now Gives Bytes Quests

When Did The New Chapter Release?

September 18th.


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