Fortnite content update now live (version 5.40)

Fortnite’s latest content update is now live. Version 5.40 is highlighted by the addition of new Assault Rifle in Battle Royale.

Below are the full details:

BEWARE THE SHADOWS,

Sneak up on your enemies in Battle Royale and a new Mythic Outlander joins Save the World.

Suppressed Assault Rifle (Battle Royale)
Take down your enemies quickly and quietly with this new Assault Rifle that rewards precision over rapid-fire.

KNOWN ISSUES

Wanting to track the top community issues? Head over to our Fortnite | Community Issues Trello board here.

BATTLE ROYALE

LIMITED TIME MODE: THE GETAWAY

Bug Fixes

• Players in the Getaway LTM can no longer land on the van without building.
• Reduced the Victory music at the end of a match.
• Jewel will no longer appear in inventory hotbar after being put in the Down-But-Not-Out state.
• Player models will no longer get stuck under the van after winning a match.
• Player models and items will no longer fall to the ground after winning a match.
• Enforcer Outfit no longer appears distorted to other clients from certain distances.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

• Suppressed Assault Rifle Added.
  • Sneaky weapon that rewards trigger discipline with precision.
  • Can be found in Vending Machines, floor loot, Treasure Chests, and Supply Drops.
    • Available in Epic and Legendary Variants.
      • 32/33 damage per shot.
• Vaulted Drum Gun

PERFORMANCE

• Sub-Region Matchmaking added for Southeast Asia.
  • More details here.

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