Want to know what to expect from the Fortnite update v29.30? Then you've come to the right place.
With the Fortnite 2024 roadmap leaked recently, expectations are rising as we gear towards the end of Chapter 5 Season 2. The next major crossover has already been confirmed, with Star Wars making its yearly return in May.
In this guide, we'll explain everything you need to know about the upcoming Fortnite v29.30 update, including the release date, expected content, and more.
Fortnite v29.30 Patch Release Date and Expected Downtime
click to enlargeThe v29.30 Fortnite update will be released on April 23. As per usual, the downtime is expected to begin at around 1 AM PDT / 8 AM GMT. You won't be able to log in to the game while it happens.
As for how long it will last, it's hard to tell, it might be a few hours or it could extend to an entire day in the most extreme cases.
Fortnite v29.30 Patch Notes
We don't have the full patch notes yet but we have some leaked information about what players can expect.
Fortnite Festival Season 3 Starts
Season 2 of Fortnite Festival, which features Lady Gaga as the main artist, is set to end on April 23. While leaks suggest Billie Eilish is next in line to join the battle royale, this is still unconfirmed.
Once we have official word from Epic Games about who will join Fortnite Festival in Season 3 we'll be updating this section accordingly.
Unvaulted and vaulted weapons
This information comes from the reliable HYPEX, who states that the tactical AR is making its return with patch 29.30.
We still don't know the full details of all vaulted and unvaulted weapons with this update but rest assured we'll be updating this guide for your convenience.
Fortnite v29.30 Skins and Cosmetics
Again, we don't have confirmation about what type of content will hit the Fortnite Item Shop, but leaks suggest that Billie Eilish will get an ICON series skin.
Another rumour says that X-Men '97 skins could be coming to Fortnite, as Rocket League is collaborating with the Disney+ show, with the crossover set to start on April 23, the same day that Fortnite v29.30 drops.
Fortnite v29.30 Bug Fixes
As always, there will be a slew of bug fixes coming out with the new Fortnite patch. While not as interesting of news, Epic Games shares information about features they are working on fixing via their Trello board.
These don't always get fixed right away so we encourage you to check the board for yourself to see what Epic is working on as there's quite a lot to go through.
And that's all we know so far. While you're here, consider checking out the location of all campfires in Fortnite to help you complete the Avatar Elements quests.