FortNite Update v8.40 Patch Notes

Fortnite has updated their game once again with their usual Weekly Update. v8.40 will be live as there is a downtime, but players will be able to jump back into the game once the servers are back up. This update includes multiple new features and bug fixes, as well as new guns and items to use.

The first feature is the new Epic and Legendary version of the Infantry Rifle.

I covered this new gun in one of my previous posts, and now it’s finally out! This version of the Infantry Rifle will do a base damage of 42-44 damage, and can be found in Chest Spawns and Vending Machines, as well as Floor Loot.

Personally, I love the new look to this gun, and I most likely pick up this gun as it is now Hit-Scan (easy to track enemies). This will most likely be over-used as it is very Over Powered and will most likely be nerfed.

The next big part of the update would be the new Limited Time only mode: Air Royale.

This game-mode brings back airplanes, which was vaulted by Epic at the start of the season. To get loot, you need the plane you’re in to pass by a floating chest.

I most likely won’t play this game-mode because I think planes are just toxic to the game and will annoy me to the point where I don’t want to play the game at all. Epic, honestly, fix you’re game.

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I like the Supersonic outfit, as it has 4 skins in one, with the base skin looking the coolest. Tender Defender came out some time ago, and is a silly skin, but I probably wouldn’t wear it because it is overall a dumb skin. The P.A.N.D.A Team Leader skin isn’t bad, but it’s just a re-skin of the Cuddle Team Leader, which makes it less rare. The Flappy Flyer glider is also a dumb glider, but it does fit with the Easter theme, and is animated, so that’s a plus.

By Anthony G