Fortnite Servers Taken Down for Patch 35.10 on May 16
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If you’re having issues logging in to Fortnite, it’s not just you, as the game’s servers have been taken down this May 16 on all platforms. This is for planned maintenance, where patch version 35.10 is set to be rolled out.
For the schedule and even a peek at what’s in the patch, head on below.
Fortnite Down on May 16, Version 35.10 Adds New Ballistic Map
Per Epic Games, downtime begins at 4 am ET/1 am PT/4 pm HKT, and while there’s no duration shared, it usually takes 2-3 hours. There are instances where the downtime lasts longer, but that’s few and far between.
Some of the major things players can expect form today’s patch:
- Introducing Cinderwatch
- Big Change: Gadgets Are Now Free!
- From a Galaxy Far, Far Away: the DL-44 Blaster Pistol
- New Pistol Slot & Vote-to-Surrender
- Map Changes to Storm Chaser Cove
- Early Access Development Update
Improvements & Fixes – v35.10
Storm Chasers Cove
- Fixed two exploits where players could leave the starting area before the barriers went down.
- Fixed several issues related to the mini-map not matching the actual space.
- Fixed an issue where players’ feet would clip into the floor in the Attacker’s Spawn area.
- Fixed an issue where Proximity Mines could clip into a pillar in Site B.
Hammer Fall
- Fixed an issue where players were able to Impulse Grenade themselves to an unintended spot near Statue Square.
Other Changes
- Overdrive’s duration has been reduced from 12 to 10 seconds, and its fire rate increase has been halved.
- Fixed an issue where players were sometimes unable to defuse the Rift Point Device when under the effect of Overdrive.
- Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes crash after selecting “Return to Lobby.”
We’ll update the article with the info if downtime gets extended or anything changes.
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