Epic Games has released the Fortnite update 2.90 October 21 patch, or what the studio calls the v14.40 update. Same as before, we’ve listed the known fixes in this patch, and more importantly, the list of datamined content!
Check out the Fortnitemares 2020 event and known bug fixes in Creative (via Epic Games), as well as the list of datamined content which will be updated as more data files are unpacked by miners.
Fortnite Update 2.90 October 21 (v14.40) Patch Notes:
Battle Royale:
Inventory shuffling after respawning in Team Rumble.
Description
After players respawn in Team Rumble, their items may switch positions in the inventory to the order they were initially picked up in.
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android
Workaround
Dropping all items and picking them back up in your preferred order will prevent them from switching positions until you swap for new items.
Creative:
- Players without matchmaking permissions cannot access the Team Size setting.
- Sky color does not change when adjusting light color setting.
- Fog and lighting settings changed in Creative.
Save the World:
Increased crashing when loading into a mission.
Description
We’re investigating the reports of crashing after the most recent STW Update. This mostly occurs when attempting to load into or leave a mission
Platforms
All
Epic Mini-Boss’ not spawning in ‘Trap The Storm’ missions.
Description
The Epic Mini-Boss may not spawn during the second wave of ‘Trap The Storm’ missions with the appropriate modifier. Avoid this mission if you have a quest that requires you to eliminate Mini-bosses.
Workaround
Selecting other missions with the Epic Mini-Boss modifier besides ‘Trap The Storm’ should spawn the mini-boss.
Mobile:
Vehicle buttons missing.
Description
We’re aware of an issue that is causing vehicle buttons to appear missing on mobile.
Black textures on foil variants on Nintendo Switch.
Description
From October 21 until November 3, rise to the occasion in the return of Fortnitemares. In Fortnitemares 2020: Midas’ Revenge, don’t let the tomb hold you back from haunting the living. And while you’re at it, why not liven up your afterlife a little? Vanquish Challenges, hang out at a party, tour the Ghoulish Isles, or try some crafty cosplay IRL.
After being eliminated in Solo, Duos, or Squads, return to battle as a Shadow for your shot at a Nitemare Royale. Join fellow Shadows to defeat survivors by using your otherworldly abilities, like possessing the body of vehicles…
WICKED TRICKS
From the realm of Shadows comes more than just the regenerated. As you roam the Island, pick up the Pumpkin Rocket Launcher, fight foes with the Fiend Hunter Crossbow, ride on a Witch Broom, and employ a new invention by Midas. The Shadows were even kind enough to bring candy as well.
FORTNITEMARES CHALLENGES & TREATS
Over the course of Fortnitemares, complete new Challenges to unlock special rewards, including Midas’ Shadow Wrap, the Smash O’-Lantern Pickaxe, Bobo Back Bling, and more! Be seasonally-appropriate or stay scary year-round.
BUG FIXES IN FORTNITE CREATIVE – V14.40
- Added the 3rd Fortnite Birthday Cake to the Indoor Residential Prop Gallery.
- Added Swamp Water to the Elemental Cube Gallery.
ISLANDS BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where players could not load island codes on empty Featured rift portals.
GAMEPLAY BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where the Elimination and Spectating UI callouts overlapped the meeples.
- Fixed an issue where an eliminated player remained at the initial spawn location.
WEAPONS AND ITEMS BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where the “Flip” prompt was not available when the Cannon was upside down.
PREFABS AND GALLERIES BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where the Arid Cliff Gallery was not loading properly.
- Fixed an issue where the blue curtain from Weeping Woods Prop Gallery would spawn in backwards.
- Fixed an issue where a straight brace asset was missing from the Weeping Woods Wall Gallery.
- Fixed an issue where a commerce counter from the Weeping Woods Lodge was offset and flipping through the wall.
- Fixed an issue where the light post from the Weeping Woods Prop Gallery was giving the wrong resource material.
- Fixed an issue where the blue and white potted flowers from the Weeping Woods Prop Gallery were not giving resource materials.
- Fixed an issue with a vine clipping through the wall in the Princess Magic Castle.
- Fixed an issue where a wall in the Weeping Woods Cabin basement was providing an inconsistent amount of materials.
- Fixed an issue where the fireplace assets in the Weeping Woods Prop Gallery would not correctly place like props and were missing player collision.
- Fixed an issue where the log cabin corner from the Weeping Woods Wall Gallery was difficult to place with the Phone Tool.
- Fixed an issue where a painting in the Weeping Woods Prop Gallery was missing player collision.
- Fixed an issue with the honey pot from the Weeping Woods Prop Gallery where the asset could not be interacted with the Phone Tool.
- Fixed an issue with both submarines from the Car Gallery A being covered with snow.
- Fixed an issue with roof sections from the Princess Castle Roof Galleries giving inconsistent resource materials.
- Fixed an issue with Weeping Woods and Princess Castle asset icons either missing or being zoomed in.
DEVICES BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where the B.R.U.T.E. failed to take damage from the Damage Volume.
SKULL SQUAD PACK:
Rise from the crypt and creep on the unsuspecting with this bone chilling Skeleteam! Rattle your bones with the Skull Squad pack!
— FortTory – Fortnite Leaks & News (@FortTory) October 21, 2020
GHOSTBUSTERS GEAR:
– Ghostbusters Crew
– Ghostbusters Patrol— FortTory – Fortnite Leaks & News 🛸 (@FortTory) October 21, 2020
There will be several ''witchshacks'' on the map. pic.twitter.com/lLXP2fWrrX
— FortTory – Fortnite Leaks & News 🛸 (@FortTory) October 21, 2020
The return of Midas pic.twitter.com/nh01DL3QaV
— FortTory – Fortnite Leaks & News (@FortTory) October 21, 2020
yo no way its a png background
man pic.twitter.com/8n3XoFN3M0
— Lucas7yoshi – Fortnite Leaks (@Lucas7yoshi) October 21, 2020