Fortnite New Update Released This November 6 Fixes Bugs; Known Issues Listed

Epic Games has released a new Fortnite patch this November 6, and this seeks to fix a few bugs in the game that surfaced as part of the big 32.00 Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix released a few days ago. Those on consoles will see this as Fortnite update 4.44 on last-gen platforms, while those on current-gen will see this as Content 1.000.155.

For more on what the developers are working on, we’ve compiled a list of known issues from the Fortnite Trelllo board the dev team is tracking

What’s New in Fortnite Update 4.44 | Fortnite Update 1.000.155

So far, Epic Games has not issued any patch notes, but we do know it fixes the missing physics on cosmetic items for the Nintendo Switch.

We’ve fixed the issue with missing physics on cosmetics on Nintendo Switch. We’re still investigating an issue with low-resolution cosmetic textures affecting some Switch players. pic.twitter.com/tiIf1X60ms

— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) November 6, 2024

GENERAL TOP ISSUES

Investigating

• Low-resolution textures on Nintendo Switch
• Built-In Emotes may not appear in the “My Locker Loadout” tab.
• Incorrect Emote order in the Emote Wheel.
• Unable to change the style of Outfits with customizable elements.
• Built-In Emotes do not play in Creative / UEFN Experiences.
• Jam Emotes may not function properly in Team Rumble and might not work in Battle Royale after a Team Rumble match.

In Development

• Nintendo Switch players encountering storage space issues
• Players cannot close the emote wheel without selecting an emote
• Splitscreen Issue when player 2 logs out.
• Videos in the Lobby playing with every launch on Amazon Luna.

BATTLE ROYALE TOP ISSUES

Investigating

• Players may get stuck in “Toggle Walk” mode at times.
• Can’t edit structures while a DBNO (knocked) player is nearby.

LEGO FORTNITE TOP ISSUES

Investigating

• Trees and rocks regrowning after harvested
• NPCs might spawn in foundations or terrain.
• Stuck when exiting the Crusher.
• Swivels might break when touched while on a moving vehicle.
• Villagers exploring with players may destroy structures while trying to harvest.
• Bottom of HUD can disappear after using macrobinoculars.
• Bottom of HUD can disappear after using macrobinoculars.

In Development

• “Memory Reached Critical Levels” error followed by a crash.
• Players may get stuck in a cannon if its damaged or falls into water while operating it.
• Consumable buff timers can be overwritten when eating another consumable with a buff
• There is no indication of which direction some furniture is being placed
• The Swag Shot emote is not correctly translating on the Chalk Board
• Cleared areas in the Rebel Outpost don’t complete

Fixed in Next Game Update

• Game may freeze if players cancel the Battle Bus Fast Travel at the last second.
• Players cannot harvest fruit from Fruit Trees

ROCKET RACING TOP ISSUES

In Development

• Locker’s Vehicles – SUV/Truck and Sports Cars sections changes to a different background color when navigating through the cosmetics options
• Jam Stage Mixers – Players need to equip Jam Tracks before hopping into the Jam Stage to access songs and start making music.
• The “Level Up” sound effect may be too loud and overlap the currently played Jam Track.

FORTNITE FESTIVAL TOP ISSUES

Investigating

• Audio Stuttering On Switch After Extended Play

In Development

• Jam Stage Mixers – Players need to equip Jam Tracks before hopping into the Jam Stage to access songs and start making music.
• Jam Stage Mixers – Players need to equip Jam Tracks before hopping into the Jam Stage to access songs and start making music.

FORTNITE MOBILE TOP ISSUES

New Update

• Stamina Bar Location Change

In Development

• The screen may flicker on certain Android devices.

SAVE THE WORLD TOP ISSUES

Investigating

• Class icons may not appear on the Lobby screen.
• Mission Alerts may reset incorrectly.
• Floor Launchers may be indestructible or prevent players from walking over.

Fixed in Future Game Update

• The “Daily Wargames” Storm Shield option does not apply current Daily Wargames Challenge.
• Backpack resets the selected item category after closing.

If there are other changes and fixes revealed as part of this patch download, we’ll update the article to reflect it. In other Fortnite news, it seems the Chapter 1 Seasons 1 will be returning soon.

Stay connected to MP1st and the latest news by following us on Bluesky, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Google News.