Epic Games released another update to Fortnite, introducing plenty of content, like the long-rumored Convergence POI and a new Ariana Grande skin.
Fortnite v18.21 might also reveal the identity of the Secret Skin after several leaks hinted at the Cube Queen. We’ve compiled a cool list of everything you need to know, including details about downtime, the new Halloween lobby, and the Convergence POI.
Curious to find out more?
Fortnite v18.21 Downtime Details: Release Date
The downtime for the new Fortnite v18.21 update is expected to start today (October 19), at 1 AM PST/ 4 AM EST/ 9 AM BST/ 10 AM CEST.
The 18.21 patch might last around two hours, depending on how much content is being prepared.
Fortnite v18.21 Patch Notes: What to Expect
The Convergence POI
As you’ve probably seen, the cubes are all gathered at the center of the map, planning to create a new POI dubbed the Convergence.
Thanks to popular tipster HYPEX, we can have a glimpse of that:
NEW CUBE TOWN POI! pic.twitter.com/4kltQKIKa5
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) October 19, 2021
New Ariana Grande Skin and NPC
One of the greatest Fortnite crossovers of all time is back! Popstar Ariana Grande will return as an NPC with challenges to complete. How cool is that?
Tipster iFireMonkey posted on Twitter the following details:
New Spacefarer Ariana Grande Bundle pic.twitter.com/IGG4Uip7IZ
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) October 19, 2021
Who’s the Cube Queen Secret Skin?
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8‘s Secret Skin will unlock on October 28, but several leaks hint that it’ll be revealed this week!
Details about the Secret Skin’s identity are still scarce, but previous leaks hinted at an original character dubbed the Cube Queen, a new villain that might arrive as a Boss fight.
New Halloween Lobby
Get ready for more Halloween content because Epic Games won’t stop now! Fortnite v18.21 update will bring even more Halloween-themed stuff, including the Halloween Battle Bus and a new lobby.
Ghostbusters: the Afterlife Collaboration
The new Ghostbusters: Afterlife film will hit theaters soon, and Epic has found a way to celebrate that. We’ll get a new crossover featuring many quests to complete based on the incredible movie. How great is that?
Looks like we're gonna recieve another big collab with Ghostbusters this update!pic.twitter.com/XzCzlT8lor#Fortnite
— Max // Fortnite Leaks & Info (@FNLeaksAndInfo) October 19, 2021
Fortnitemares Quests and Rewards
Fresh leaks suggest a new set of Fortnitemares 2021 quests and rewards starting with the recent Fortnite v18.21 update.
Just take a look at what HYPEX shared on Twitter:
FREE FORTNITEMARES REWARDS! (Their challenges will be added in one of the next 2 updates & maybe more rewards) pic.twitter.com/hBs1G1OTzq
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) October 12, 2021
Fortnite v18.21 Bug Fixes
The following bug fixes are expected in the new 18.21 update:
- Players can get stuck in the vault door in the Lab Dungeon (Save The World)
- Wolverine’s Built-in Emote not running correctly
- Healing Build Attached perk not restoring correctly (Save The World)
- Multi-selecting and moving building to prop fragments will trigger constant misalignment (Creative)
- Unable to swap Hero Loadouts right in the Lobby via a controller (Save The World)
- Trees couldn’t be seen on Island Map (Creative)
- Campfires more than level 130 appeared as 130 (Save The World)
- 4x Missions don’t appear as 4x rewards (Save The World)
- Players might turn invisible to other players right after respawn (Save The World)
Stay tuned for more Fortnite news soon!