V26.20 Updates & Patches

Welcome to this weeks update! We have lots to cover within this update, read on for all the changes!

Coming Up in V26.30

Within the next update, all devices will automatically be converted to V2.0. To avoid any issues we recommend that before switching, make a copy of your island and make sure everything works with V2.0 devices.

Custom Lobby Backgrounds

In V26.30, Epic Games will give creators the ability to set a custom lobby background for their islands. For a full rundown on this, please read the article by Epic Games Custom Lobby Backgrounds

Matchmaking Changes

Before this update, if you queued into a UEFN or Creative you were not guaranteed a place on your party members team. This is now enabled on any island that meets the following:

The Island has been converted to V2.00 Devices
The Island has since been republished
The Island has a team size of 4 or less

Creators will have to allow the new Team Fill option in My Island by choosing Party Choice

Fang Spawner

Within this update, the Fangs from Battle Royale have arrived in creative! There are 3 types which can be spawned! They are the following:

Nitro Fang
Pizza Pit Fang
Thorne's Fang

With the Nitro Fang, you also have the ability to spawn optional cars along with them!

Automated Turret

The Automated Turret found at strongholds in Battle Royale has arrived. These turrets are very versatile and have full verse support!

New Island Template

A new island template: Lava Cave was added to the creator ecosystem this update to show the immense ability of VFX within Fortnite! That is all that is covered within this update! The FCHQ team and I are very excited to see the advancements with this new update!

Catch the full update here: