Epic Games has released the Fortnite v12.20 patch, or what console gamers will see as Fortnite update 2.62. Once again, Epic Games has refrained from posting the actual patch notes, but we have the list of fixes and changes included in this patch!
Update: Added more confirmed new stuff and more at the bottom
Fortnite update 2.62 changes and fixes (known issues addressed by v12.20):
General:
Vault Banner is missing from Locker.
Description
The Vault Banner does not show up in players’ Locker.
Platforms
All
Discussion
Reddit thread
Battle Royale:
End of match: unable to return to Lobby, go to Item Shop, or report player.
Update
With the release of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One maintenance patch on March 5 and the iOS maintenance patch on March 6, this issue has been resolved on those platforms.
We’ll provide an update when the issue is resolved on all platforms.
Description
At the end of a match, the “Return to Lobby,” “Item Shop,” and “Report Player” buttons may be unresponsive on controller.
Platforms
PC, Nintendo Switch
Workaround
To exit the match, open the Menu and select “Leave Match.”
If applicable, you can also select “Return to Lobby,” “Item Shop,” or “Report Player” via touch controls.
Discussion
Player markers placed too far away.
Description
Player markers are placed on the terrain behind buildings/structures players could be aiming at.
Platforms
All
Discussion
Reddit thread
Stuck inside Porta Potty.
Description
Players may get stuck inside the Porta Potty they end up in after using a Secret Passage.
Platforms
All
Discussion
Reddit thread
Buildings and structures may appear low detail.
Description
We’ve seen an increase in reports of buildings and structures appearing low detail or loading in late in v12.10.
Platforms
All
Discussion
Reddit
Unable to resume Auto-Sprint on PlayStation 4.
Description
Players on PlayStation 4 may be unable to resume Auto-Sprint when they let go of the control stick after pushing it forward slightly left/right.
Platforms
PlayStation 4
Unable to place trap if trap icon hasn’t finished loading.
Description
Players may be unable to place a trap if the trap icon hasn’t finished loading.
Platforms
All
Discussion
Reddit thread
Creative:
Rails on the Yacht Prefab are displaced when placing the Prefab.
Description
When placing the Yacht Prefab the rails on the front and back of the Yacht do not align with the rest of the Yacht.
Platforms
All
Save the World:
B.A.S.E isn’t properly being impacted by perks.
Description
-The following Perks may not be properly applying to B.A.S.E:
Electrified Floors
BASE MD
Frozen Castle
Platforms
-All
Discussion
Reddit
Love lobbers poison cloud can sometimes cause semi-permanent damage.
Description
Love lobber’s poison cloud causes semi-permanent tick damage when walking into damage cloud after eliminating the beehive lobber.
Platforms
All
Banner Gadgets disappear earlier than intended.
Description
Banner gadgets acting as respawn points disappear earlier than intended.
Platforms
All
Workaround
None
Discussion
Reddit
Retrieve the Data missions sometimes can’t be started properly after the balloon has spawned.
Description
Retrieve the Data Missions will sometimes be unable to start normally which prevents players from progressing in the mission.
Platforms
All
Also of note, there’s a new Locker as well! Check it out below (via Lucas7yoshi):
Once we get more news regarding the items added and gameplay changes made, we’ll update the post.
So far there is (per ttopshagger):
-helicopters
-the rig is in multiple pieces
-spy ltm
-tutorial ltm that helps people with building defensively
-clingers, chug splashes, and sheild bubbles updated in the files
-slurp legends pack
-pleasant park has new helipad
-deadpool loading screen and wrap
-locker presets seem to be finished, could be in game right now but it’s UNCONFIRMED
-some strings about Lachlan and a fashion show were added
More stuff that are in today’s patch can be seen below.
Footage of the destroyed Oil Rig and the Helicopter! pic.twitter.com/lSCEyP44UR
— FortTory – Fortnite Leaks & News 🛸 (@FortTory) March 17, 2020
The Helicopter pic.twitter.com/3hBZcaeIF5
— FortTory – Fortnite Leaks & News 🛸 (@FortTory) March 17, 2020
New map!
The oil rig has exploded! pic.twitter.com/16ewprIQr1
— FortTory – Fortnite Leaks & News 🛸 (@FortTory) March 17, 2020
New Deadpool Loading screen pic.twitter.com/tbr3Ac4ktU
— FortTory – Fortnite Leaks & News 🛸 (@FortTory) March 17, 2020
Source: Fortnite (Trello)