Fortnite 19.01 update is now available, adding the Winterfest 2021, new Spider-Man skins, and more cool stuff.
The first update of Chapter 3 Season 1 looks quite promising, and you should see more in the next few days! We’ve compiled a list of everything you should know about Fortnite v19.01.
Curious to find out more?
Fortnite v19.01 Patch Notes: Winterfest 2021
Epic Games has just confirmed that a new edition of Winterfest will soon air. Some leaked loading screens hint at two free skins that can be unlocked by completing challenges, which is impressive. Planes will also make a comeback!
Popular tipster HYPEX has shared, too, some details about the new skins:
Free Winterfest Present Skins (according to the files)
Retweeted because apprently there's ANOTHER encrypted Isabelle Festive skin and it's the free one, the Ice/Blue one is sold in the shop! pic.twitter.com/jjGtep3wiT
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) December 14, 2021
Fortnite v19.01 Patch Notes: Spider-Man Skin Styles
The Spider-Man crossover has been one of the most hyped events so far of Chapter 3, Season 1. Now, it seems that we’re about to see even more of that, thanks to the new Fortnite 19.01 update.
So, three futuristic, sleek, neon-colored skins styles have been shared by tipsters following the v19.01 update. The new skins are dubbed Super Level Styles, and they can be unlocked after reaching Level 140 in the Battle Pass.
New Spider-Man Styles!
cc: @InTheShadeYT pic.twitter.com/BRCR4qcJ0E
— MSF Happy Power (@HappyPower) December 14, 2021
Fortnite v19.01 Update: Balance Upgrades For MK-Seven, Stinger SMG, and More
The new update has brought as well a number of balance changes to some of the best weapons:
- MK-Seven Assault Rifle: Lower environmental damage, less accuracy while hip-firing
- Stinger SMG: the ammo count is now updating in its reload animation
- Guzzle Juice: higher heal speed
- Hunter Bolt Action Sniper: the ammo count is now updating sooner in its reload animation
- Auto Shogun: lower amount of time until it takes to pull out the Auto Shotgun
- Ranger Assault Rifle: higher damage rate and accuracy
- Striker Pump Shotgun: higher fire rate and accuracy
Fortnite v19.01 Patch Notes: the Shield Keg
The Shield Keg is the newest healing and shield-giving item, quickly restoring shields to every player nearby. How cool is that?
Unfortunately, Epic didn’t say when the Shield Keg would be available. The new item could be hotfixed into the game sooner or later.
Check iFireMonkey’s post on Twitter:
New Battle Royale Item! pic.twitter.com/CzvCGYD0F6
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) December 14, 2021
Fortnite v19.01: Bug Fixes
The 19.01 update is also coming with a few bug fixes, including:
- Screen Shakes in various situations
- Elemental Husk looks darker and with a different texture (Save The World)
- Splitscreen disabled
- Reboot Vans don’t reboot players if a second teammate interacts with the van
- Firing Sounds not always heard on Mobile
- Unable to build around bigger trees
Stay tuned for more Fortnite news soon!