The Fortnite 23.40 update has just gone live, and the Fortnite Most Wanted event is set to bring some major heat to the battlefield.
Fortnite's latest major patch, update 23.40, has been released today on all platforms leading to, as always, some server downtime. The downtime has now finished and the update should have applied automatically, but what's new in Fortnite following the patch?
In update v23.30 we saw the return of some Dragonball content, including items and skins which have created havoc on the island. This update only adds more, with the pistol meta well underway, we're seeing the return of some old fan favourites. You'll also find brand new exotic weapons and the introduction of heat levels to help you track your opponents.
You can find the full patch notes on Epic's website but we've included them below so you can see exactly what's being changed.
Fortnite update 23.40 patch notes
The new cold-blooded Syndicate has taken over the island, which means you can find new weapons and NPCs around the map to interact with. New vaults have appeared which contain exotic loot and a keycard is required for entry. These can be found through battling the Syndicate.
We're also seeing the Fortnite Most Wanted event in this patch, with new quest lines, the return of vaulted weapons and heat levels in-game which give you both buffs and debuffs.
New exotic Fortnite weapons
These weapons can be obtained from cold-blooded vaults but can also be found scattered around the map if you're unable to get your hands on a keycard.
Heisted breacher shotgun: Shoot your way out of a standoff! This Exotic Shotgun is perfect for destroying walls and cover.
Heisted explosive assault rifle: Aim down sights for a red-hot impact — this Exotic Assault Rifle fires explosive projectiles.
Heisted accelerant shotgun: Practice makes perfect. Your movement speed and the fire rate of this Exotic Shotgun increase as you damage enemies.
Hesited run 'n 'gun smg: Make a break for it! This Exotic SMG infuses you with Slap then self-reloads while you’re sprinting.
Heisted clink mag smg: They’ll blink and they’ll miss you. This Exotic SMG temporarily gives you the Zero Point Dash ability after reloading.
Returning from the vault
These vaulted weapons are now back in battle royale during the Fortnite Most Wanted event:
Hand Cannon
Boom Sniper Rifle
Suppressed Pistol
Hop Rock Dualies
Heavy Sniper
Dual Pistols
Due to the return of these weapons, motorboats, bows and bow-related-augments are all vaulted for now so will not be available during battle royale games for the duration of the Fortnite Most Wanted Event.
New reality augments
Unlike the previous reality augments we've seen, these four new ones do not require unlocking, so they're available for you to choose from in the rotation straight away. Two of them are only available during the Fortnite Most Wanted event and will be removed during the next patch update, so be sure to take advantage while you can.
- Exotic grab bag: Receive a random Heisted Exotic weapon. (This Reality Augment will remain until downtime for v23.50)
- Sniper surplus: Your Sniper Rifles will have 1 extra ammo in their magazine. (This Reality Augment will remain until downtime for v23.50)
- Keymaster: Grants two Keys for opening Holo-Chests. (Tip: During Fortnite Most Wanted, Exotic Holo-Chests contain a Heisted Exotic!)
- Last shots: The last two bullets of your Pistols’ magazines deal bonus damage.
Heat levels in-game
During the Fortnite Most Wanted event, you will receive heat levels in-game, which can be tracked by the flame icons in your HUD. When you have any heat level, cold-blooded NPCs will be hostile, you will be visible to other players on the minimap, and you’ll be more noticeable in the environment.
However, there are also perks to each heat level which you might want to take advantage of.
- Level 1: Eliminated opponents drop more Bars.
- Level 2: Your movement speed increases by 15%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health out of combat.
- Level 3: Your movement speed increases by 20%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health and 50 Shield out of combat.
- Level 4: Your movement speed increases by 25%, and you’ll regenerate up to 100 Health and 100 Shield out of combat.
Fortnite Most Wanted quests
There is a new quest line just for Most Wanted event in this patch, which will reward you with Infamy, which you can then use to unlock in-game rewards such as the Cash Stash Back Bling, The Vault Guardian Pickaxe, and the Gold Blooded Ace Outfit.
Quest tracking can be found on the home screen in the cold-blooded tab and all are available with no purchase required.
You'll find five separate quest sets including Intel & Recon, Going In Loud, Going In Quiet, Cracking the Vault, and Clean Getaway. Completing the majority of quests in each line unlocks the next set and rewards you with a Cold Blooded Medallion. You can then use five medallions to unlock the progressive Solid Skull Back Bling.
Other Fortnite 23.40 changes and bug fixes
- New Fortnite NA-Central server region (“matchmaking region”). Aimed at providing low latency to many players residing in Mexico and the Central United States.
- Players who use tools to hide their device's hardware identifiers will now be penalised, including in-game warnings, match removals and permanent bans.
Fortnite Most Wanted’s Heisted Exotic weapons, returning weapons, and Heat are not included in competitive playlists.
The Exotic Grab Bag and Sniper Surplus Reality Augments are not included in competitive playlists.
Fixed the issue that caused us to disable the Shadow Striker Reality Augment. This Reality Augment is now re-enabled.
The Sparkle Specialist outfit is not reflective and shiny
Sarah Connor's Resistance Leader style has a stretched face
Save Device may reset player scores and other stats (Creative)
Some devices may be capped to 60 FPS despite selecting 90 FPS (Mobile)
