We tell you what are the most important changes and news of Fortnite patch 14.40. Fortnite Battle Royale Patch 14.40 Notes.
On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, patch 14.40 arrived in Fortnite. This content update belongs to Season 4 of the Fortnite Chapter 2 Battle Pass. Here are the patch notes, in addition to the most important changes and news that it has brought to Fortnite Battle Royale, such as the arrival of Fortnitemares 2020 :
Changes and fixes with Fortnite patch 14.40
Patch 14.40 brought Fortnite Battle Royale, as usual, a relatively extensive list of changes and fixes, which we have seen by reading the official Fortnite Trello, from Epic Games:
General changes and fixes
- The Beekeepers peak has been disabled due to a bug, and will be enabled again in a future update when the bug is fixed.
General Battle Royale Mode Changes and Fixes
- The Cozy Fins and Rest Teeth skins appear as if they were the Ramirez skin both in the waiting room and within games. Work is underway to fix this.
- The achievement that we get for eliminating an opponent right after pulling him with a harpoon weapon in Season 4 does not unlock even if we meet the requirements. It has been fixed.
- The inventory is randomly disordered after respawning after dying in Team Melee. This bug has been fixed.
- Doctor Doom’s Mystic Bomb was disabled from the competitive playlists due to a bug. This has been fixed, and this item has returned to Arena game modes.
Creative changes and general fixes
- Players without matchmaking permissions cannot edit team size. This has been fixed.
- Due to an error, the color of the sky did not change when editing the corresponding settings. It has been fixed.
- The density of the fog and the lighting around it was unintentionally changed in patch 14.30. Settings have been returned to previous parameters.
Save the World changes and general fixes
- After patch 14.30, crashes increased when attempting to start any mission. Stability has been improved with patch 14.40.
- The epic mini-boss does not appear during “Catch the Storm” missions. This bug is being investigated.
General Fortnite Mobile Fixes and Changes
- Due to a bug, vehicle controls do not appear when riding. It has been fixed with the latest patch.
- On Nintendo Switch, the Gold and Silver styles of Mystique and Doctor Doom appear with black textures. This bug has been fixed.
Epic Games Mail for Fortnite Patch 14.40 Content Creators
Since Epic Games does not release the patch notes as such, it sends an email to Fortnite content creators instead. This is a rough translation of the one you posted for patch 14.40:
Mail that Epic Games has killed content creators on the occasion of the release of patch 14.40
- Spooky New Gameplay: Fortnitemares returns with a terrifying twist on Solo, Duos, and Squads. What was once The Agency has been claimed by the minions of a revived mastermind seeking revenge. Join his army and fight with friends and foes and steal a grim victory from the living.
- New Challenges: The island is littered with haunted houses and intimidating decor. Complete new challenges and earn a terrifying new backpack, pickaxe, XP, and more.
- Item Changes: Trick or Treat Edition – Charge Shotgun Returns to Vault; Let us know how this affects the way you play. Ghostly weapons have returned to aid you in your grim showdown. Cross the skies like a witch, while those with sweet teeth will find the new palatable consumables. New super powers have been added, so get your fists ready!
Note: this news will be updated throughout the day as we learn more about Fortnite patch 14.40.
Sources: Official Fortnite Trello, Fortnite Battle Royale, own elaboration
