Fortnite Update for Dec. 15 Slots in Battle Royale Adjustments

Epic Games has released the Fortnite update for December 15 on all platforms, and this is a server-side patch that brings a host of adjustments to the Battle Royale mode.

Fortnite Update for December 15 Patch Notes:

New Battle Royale balance adjustments just dropped!

🍓 Flowberries grant more shield.
⬆️ Increased damage for the Ranger Pistol, Shield Breaker EMP, and Ballistic Shield pistol.
❄️ Snowball Launcher mag size reduced.
🔫 Thunder Burst SMG mag size increased.
🎯 Reduced the drop rate of the Reaper Sniper Rifle.
⬇️ Striker AR deals less damage.
🟠 The circle indicating a Medallion holder is smaller.
🪙 Medallions now have a brief delay before shield regen begins, have slightly reduced regen rates, and no longer refill 100% Shield (unless you have all 5).
🥇 Holding multiple Medallions increases how much shield can be refilled.

In addition to today’s patch, the studio also announced that they are planning to release a new update next week with more improvements. It’s not mentioned whether this is an actual client patch or another server-side update but once we know more, we’ll let our readers know.

For those who haven’t logged in to Fortnite recently, a new LEGO mode has been ushered in which you can read about here.

Source: Fortnite Status (Twitter)