The final update for Fortnite Season 7 has finally arrived as v17.50 is ready to be deployed for all platforms after today (August 31st).
The update coming out today is going to include a lot of changes, but the sad thing is that some servers will come with downtime. While you can do nothing but wait for Epic Games to complete scheduled maintenance until the Fortnite servers are brought back online, let's now know everything you need to know about Fortnite v17.50 We'll let you know it, along with the full patch notes.
When will the Fortnite servers return?
According to the official Fortnite Status Twitter account, we know that the game's servers will be taken offline at the following time:
1am pt
4AM ET
9 a.m. BST
But the sad part here is that Epic Games hasn't detailed how long Fortnite's servers will be offline today. But, depending on the past updates, fans can expect the server to be down anywhere between 1 to 3 hours.
Whenever there is downtime, players will be prompted to download a new patch, which will update Fortnite to v17.50.
Fortnite V17.50 Update and Patch Notes
The official patch notes for Fortnite v17.50 have arrived. Check out the Battle Royale details below:
Week of the Wild #3 Invasion: High Tech Hijinks
Starting this Thursday at 10 a.m. ET, finding Alien and io tech will be easier than ever. In fact, the kidnappers will only be carrying Kymera Ray Gun, Grab-itron, Prop-ifier, and Alien Nanites. Similarly, IO Chests will only offer Pulse Rifle, Rail Gun, Plasma Cannon and Inflate-a-Bull.
Aliens and Io actually made so much stuff that they're running out of space. As a result, you'll find chimera ray guns, pulse rifles, and rail guns in normal chests as well.
While you'll be using a slew of alien and io weapons, earn XP in the process! There will be two Legendary Quest series this week: one dealing damage with alien weapons and one with IO weapons. Choose one - or go for both!
Our research shows that "high tech hijinks" are followed by a wild week. Expect all the details in a future memo.
Let us now tell you what else is going to be new in Fortnite Battle Royale in v17.50:
Fortnite update 17.50 patch notes reveal Dr. Slone's plot
1) Map changes
As predicted by leakers, Corny Complex and the entire IO underground facility have started to get abducted following the Fortnite update 17.50.
Much like the other named locations, the abduction will be completed over the duration of the week.
Although there's not much that anyone can do against the powerful tractor beam of the Mothership, Dr. Slone's plan has been put into motion. By the looks of it, chunks of Corny Complex are not the only things being abducted.
Last week, loopers activated a Countermeasure device inside the IO facility, and it looks like the Mothership is unwittingly abducting these devices as well. Based on leaks, these "Orbs" will be the downfall of the giant alien vessel.
2) New skins and bundles
Approximately seven new skins have been added to the game following Fortnite update 17.50. They are listed below:
- Brainstorm
- Kurai' Echo
- Bloom
- Joy
- D'Ark
- Trespasser Elite
- Major Glory
In addition to the new skins, four new bundles have also been added to the game files. According to leakers, the Lars bundle will be made available for purchase from the item shop very soon.
3) Crew Legacy set
Aside from new skins and bundles, the Fortnite update 17.50 has introduced a new feature for crew subscribers. The exclusive Crew Legacy set will contain evolving cosmetics such as Back Blings and Pickaxes.
According to the official blog post by Epic Games, the cosmetics have six stages, and each new stage unlocks on the 14th of each month. The Protocol Pack Back Bling will also be heavily customizable.
4) New POI
Given that Slurpy Swamp was abducted, its name has been changed to "Sludgy Swamp." At the moment, it's unclear if this change will reflect in the named location in-game or if the name change is merely to fit the circumstances better.
5) New desert biome
One of the most interesting leaks to come out of the Fortnite update 17.50 is a loading screen that showcases a vast landscape of desert in the background, alongside a character wielding what looks like a primal assault rifle.
It's unclear what this means at the moment. However, given how Epic Games loves teasing the Fortnite community, this may point to early signs of a desert biome being added in-game at the start of next season.
Get to see the game in a whole new way!!
If you have already opened the game after the release of v17.50, you have probably noticed that the playlist menu looks very different! With v17.50, we've launched a new and better way to discover games and experiences in Fortnite. Jumping into classics like Solo, Duos and Squad is as simple as ever, but finding other games or experiences that suit your tastes – whether created by Epic or by the community – has never been easier.
Find exactly the kind of game or experience you're looking for, with new additions like categories and tags. And with the new "My Library," jump into the ones you've recently liked or played with. Learn more about these changes in our blog post!
Slurry Swamp kidnapping……
Slurry Swamp is kidnapped, Coral Castle is kidnapped, and soon the Mothership will be on its way to its third goal. Awaiting Invasion's next POI Hijacking…
major bug fixes
Fixed an issue involving being unable to access inventory items after swapping from prop-ifer to consumable.