Fortnite version 7.40 content update out now

Fortnite’s latest content update is now available. Version 7.40 introduces new limited time modes, the Driftboard item, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

BATTLE ROYALE

WHAT’S NEW?

Driftboard – Limited Time Item
Join the battle in style riding the Driftboard! Fire at enemies, pull off tricks, and boost towards victory using this limited time item.

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LIMITED TIME MODE: DRIFTIN’

Summary
Gear up and grab a Driftboard from a Red Supply Drop, meet up with your team, then race to eliminate the enemies. Last team standing wins!

Mode Details

• Two teams of 32 players.
• All Chests and Ammo Boxes have been removed.
• Red Supply Drops fall all over the map, each containing a Driftboard, weapons, and ammo.
• Health and Shields slowly regenerate when riding on a Driftboard.

LIMITED TIME MODE: CATCH!

Summary
In this mode, all guns have been removed. The only weapons are grenades and other items that can be thrown or tossed. Get in there and throw the enemies back to the lobby!

• Available grenades/items:
  • Smoke Grenades
  • Clingers
  • Remote Explosives
  • Port-a-Forts
  • Impulse Grenades
  • Shockwave Grenades

Mode details:

• Chest spawns and Floor Spawns set to 100.
• Can only get consumables out of Chests, Floor Loot, and Supply Drops.
• Increase Supply Drops throughout the game.
• Faster circle times.
• Increased drop stack counts.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

• Driftboard
  • Use weapons or consumables as you ride the slopes. Boost past the competition with electrifying speed. Loot and revive downed allies. All without ever getting off the Driftboard!
  • Building is not possible while on the Driftboard.
  • Can be found scattered all around the map.

CREATIVE

WHAT’S NEW?

Driftboard
Catch air, perform tricks, and imagine whole new ways to use the Driftboard in Creative mode! Show us your creations on any of our social channels.

Infantry Rifle
Take aim and deliver accurate fire downrange with this precise semi-automatic weapon.

 

WEAPONS + ITEMS

• Driftboard
  • Use weapons or consumables as you ride the slopes. Boost past the competition with electrifying speed. Loot and revive downed allies. All without ever getting off the Driftboard!
  • Building is not possible while on the Driftboard.
  • Copy & paste with the Phone build tool while on the Driftboard
  • Can be placed through the Device tab
• Infantry Rifle
  • Available in Common, Uncommon and Rare variants.
    • Deals 41, 43, 45 damage. 2x headshot multiplier.
  • Can be found from Floor Loot, Chests, and Vending Machines.
  • Uses Medium Ammo.
  • Fires quick-moving projectiles without damage falloff.
• Returned Glider Redeploy to the Consumable tab in the Creative Inventory.

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