What's New in Fortnite Update 19.01?
The first update for Fortnite Chapter 3 has been announced for December 14th. Here's everything expected in v19.01.
Preparing for the Winter Festival
In preparation for the 2021 Fortnite Winterfest event, new quests and cosmetics are expected to be added to the files. It is likely that a new Battle Pass page will be introduced to display the new Winterfest gifts that will currently be available from December 16th.
General Frost NPC
A new NPC character based on the skin "General Frost”, will also be introduced in version 19.01, driving around the island in a special Christmas-themed truck to deliver gifts.
Mythic weapon for creative mode
With the addition of the Mythic Assault Rifle, Minigun, and Drum Gun, Fortnite is expected to introduce more Mythic weapons in Creative Mode.
Bonus Styles
Bonus cosmetic styles from Season 3 Chapter 1 Battle Pass are also expected to be added in v19.01. Currently, the only known additional styles are the two that can be seen in the "Bonus Rewards" icon on the in-game Battle Pass page.
We'll post full fix notes for everything, including the leaks added in the v19.01 update, as soon as it goes live.