Fortnite Update 4.53 Rolled Out as a Surprise Patch Today
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Epic Games released a new Fortnite patch on January 22. This is a surprise patch, given that we just got the v33.20 patch less than 10 days ago. Console players will see it as Fortnite update 4.53 on last-gen consoles, while PS5/XSX players will see it as download version 1.000.164).
While we expect bug fixes to be part of today’s patch, it probably won’t fix every issue affecting all modes. We’ve also included the list of confirmed known issues the developers are working on.
Fortnite Download Version 4.53 Now Available for Download
There are no official patch notes available yet, but check out the known issues below to see what would be fixed, and will be fixed in the future.
Update: Epic Games confirmed today’s patch fixes the emote wheel issue. It now defaults to the player’s Locker selection again. In addition, players unable to see certain Quests in their Quest menu have been resolved.
GENERAL TOP ISSUES
Fixed in Future Game Update
- Incorrect Emote order in the Emote Wheel.
- Emote Wheel defaults to the “Emotes” tab rather than the “Locker Emotes” tab when opened for the first time.
- Homescape Wrap not animating.
Investigating
- Players cannot close the emote wheel without selecting an emote
- Unable to change the style of Outfits with customizable elements.
- Built-In Emotes do not play in Creative / UEFN Experiences.
In Development
- Nintendo Switch players encountering storage space issues
- Jam Emotes may not function properly in Team Rumble and might not work in Battle Royale after a Team Rumble match.
- Splitscreen Issue when player 2 logs out.
BATTLE ROYALE/RELOAD/OG TOP ISSUES
Fixed in Future Game Update
- Players cannot gift OG Pass
- Display issues in split screen when three or more players are signed in.
- Display issues in split screen when three or more players are signed in.
- Structures at BURD drop Stone instead of Metal.
Investigating
- Some Outfits may change their rarity when scrolling in the Locker.
- Players may float briefly after using Typhoon Blade’s Cyclone Slash upon exiting a vehicle.
In Development
- Can’t edit structures while a DBNO (knocked) player is nearby.
BALLISTIC TOP ISSUES
Fixed in Future Game Update
- Walking is not silent.
Investigating
- Combat Report might be inaccurate.
- Player’s character may drop the items and disappear from the post-match screen after exiting the game.
In Development
- Battle Royale Building UI may appear in Spectate Mode.
- UI may disappear from the top of the screen after spamming the “Inventory” and “Buy” buttons on keyboard.
- Weapon may switch to the left side of the screen after joining an ongoing match.
LEGO FORTNITE TOP ISSUES
Fixed in Future Game Update
- Reduced Job Listing details text visibility.
- The Backpack icon is not present on the Map or Compass if it’s dropped too far from the respawn point or in a cave.
Investigating
- A prompt to flip a vehicle no longer appears when a vehicle is flipped.
- When claiming a Lot, the “Back” and “Close” buttons may not appear if Text Chat is open.
- The ‘B’ button has two actions when ‘LEGO® KITS’ tab is selected in the Locker.
- The Wasp 8000 Motorcycle may float after hopping off while in motion.
- Storm King’s Weak Points and Rift Spawners are immune to damage when an enemy is around.
- The Storm King may not reappear if players respawn too close to the Portal.
- Enemies’ health bars may not appear at times.
- Invisible collision in Phase 1 after being eliminated in Phase 2 of the Storm King fight.
- Stuck when exiting the Crusher.
- Villagers exploring with players may destroy structures while trying to harvest.
- Bottom of HUD can disappear after using macrobinoculars.
In Development
- In dungeons, the Thunder Lord boss may teleport inside rocks.
- Storm King’s health bar may display incorrectly.
- Players may get stuck in a cannon if its damaged or falls into water while operating it.
- There is no indication of which direction some furniture is being placed
- Consumable buff timers can be overwritten when eating another consumable with a buff
- The Swag Shot emote is not correctly translating on the Chalk Board
ROCKET RACING TOP ISSUES
Fixed in Future Game Update
- Lockjaw and Fuse Bundles missing reward icon and preview in the Quest tab.
Investigating
- Players may observe extremely bright lights.
In Development
- [Switch] Non Party Leaders may experience matchmaking errors when attempting to queue for Casual mode while in a party.
- Locker’s Vehicles – SUV/Truck and Sports Cars sections changes to a different background color when navigating through the cosmetics options
- Vehicle appears blurry at start of race
- Placeholder icons may show when viewing Competitive Reward Boosts or Candy Cane Trail.
FORTNITE FESTIVAL TOP ISSUES
Investigating
- Audio Stuttering On Switch After Extended Play
- [Local Multiplayer] Incorrect HUD loading in Main Stage.
In Development
- Jam Stage Mixers – Players need to equip Jam Tracks before hopping into the Jam Stage to access songs and start making music.
SAVE THE WORLD TOP ISSUES
Fixed in Future Game Update
- Tornadoes may destroy Traps in Wargames or Endurance runs.
- Fall damage not reduced while riding the Hoverboard.
In Development
- Husks may phase through built floor/ceiling sections from ramps.
If any official changelog is released, we’ll update the article to reflect the fixes made.
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