Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced plans to release a big new update for PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and mobile. Fortnite update 31.10 has been given a September 4 release date on all platforms. The first major update of the new season will launch alongside a period of server downtime, which begins at 9am BST UK time. Unfortunately, the server maintenance will last a lot longer than usual, running for approximately five hours. This means no Fortnite Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing and Creative until 2pm! Still, at least we’ll get some new content after weeks without an update.
The news was announced by Epic Games on X: “Downtime for v31.10 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand.”
With five hours of server downtime, update 31.10 is expected to be packed full of new content. This includes the release of the season’s bonus Doctor Doom skin and the accompanying challenges.
Likewise, the Chapter 5, Season 4 super skins will also join the game, which is good news for anybody with a maxed out Battle Pass.
Fans can also expect one of this season’s new Mythic items to be added to the game, with Shuri’s Claws joining the island.
The Black Cat skin will join the item shop, alongside other unannounced skins and items. Daily Express will keep this article updated with all of the latest developments, so keep checking back for the full list of new additions to Fortnite.
Elsewhere, Epic Games will make various gameplay tweaks and bug fixes, which you can see in the update 31.10 patch notes below…
Fortnite update 31.10 patch notes…
GENERAL
• Unintended loud noise when driving Beskar.
– When driving or being in the Beskar car, a very loud buzzing sound might play at times. Please consider reducing your audio volume before entering the car.
• Emma Frost has the wrong shoe type sound.
– When walking, players may notice that Emma Frost’s heels sound like combat boots.
• “Stand and Fight” not playing.
– The “Stand and Fight” Lobby Track has no audio when previewing or equipping.
BATTLE PASS
• Shield Bash effect may persist even if the Shield is currently not equipped.
– At times, players might experience the prolonged Captain America’s “Shield Bash” effect when colliding with objects or terrain even if they don’t have the Shield equipped.
• War Machine’s Hover Jets may not be activated with custom controls.
– We’re aware some players are having trouble hovering or coming out of a hover when you have custom controls set up.
LEGO FORTNITE
• Bottom of HUD can disappear after using macrobinoculars.
– After using macrobinoculars, the bottom portion of HUD may sometimes disappear.
• Some animals tamed before the v30.40 update are not leaving their barns
– Players may find that animals tamed before v30.40 stay in their barn and the Zzz sleeping effect does not display at night.
• Brutes and other enemies may spawn close to Villages.
– Players may find that Brutes and other enemies are spawning in or close to the Star Wars or Brite Bomber villages.