Fortnite: ‘v8.51 Patch Notes’

Shadow Bomb, Diner Prefabs.

☆ NintendObs Weekly – Monday, April 29, 2019 – Sunday, May 5, 2019.

V8.51 PATCH NOTES

 

BATTLE ROYALE

 

WHAT’S NEW?

Shadow Bomb

Become one with the shadows! Engulf yourself in darkness with this new item, becoming invisible to enemies, increasing your speed, and allowing the ability to perform double jumps.

 

 

WEAPONS + ITEMS

• Shadow Bomb
  • Shrouds yourself in shadow, briefly becoming invisible to enemies.
    • 6-second duration
    • User becomes more visible to others near the end of the effect.
    • Increases your movement speed, provides the ability to double jump, and wall jump.
      • Players are unable to attack, build, or loot while under the effects of the Shadow Bomb.
  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Can hold a maximum of 6
  • Can be found from Floor Loot, Chests, Supply Drops, and Supply Llamas.

 

GAMEPLAY

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Sound effects for Jetpacks were occasionally playing much louder than they should be.

 

UI

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• The Victory Royale UI animation was displaying for all players in Limited Time Modes with respawning enabled.

 

CREATIVE

 

WHAT’S NEW?

Diner Prefabs!

Grab a table for two, or the entire kitchen, with these delectable, new Diner prefabs.

 

 

WEAPONS + ITEMS

• Shadow Bomb
  • Shrouds yourself in shadow, briefly becoming invisible to enemies.
  • 6-second duration
  • User becomes more visible to others near the end of the effect.
  • Increases your movement speed, provides the ability to double jump, and wall jump.
    • Players are unable to attack, build, or loot while under the effects of the Shadow Bomb.

 

PREFABS

• New Prefabs and Galleries based on Fortnite Battle Royale’s restaurants and diners.
  • Durrr Burger Prefab
  • Uncle Pete’s Pizza Pit Prefab
  • SofDeez Ice Cream Shop Prefab
  • 4 Diner Galleries

 

GENERAL

 

SOCIAL

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Any Suggested Friends could not be added to friends.

 

Source: Epic Games.

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