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Fortnite Update v16.30: New Exotic Bow, Crafting Changes
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Epic Games is gearing up to release the Fortnite v16.30 update, which will bring a new exotic bow to the loot pool, a new LTM, and changes to the crafting system.
The developers of Fortnite will continue to look for Jonesy in the next update with many new developments for fans to explore once the patch is released.
There will also be new exotic weapons that players will be able to get their hands on it as the events of the primal season will begin to provide new firepower as the new chapter progresses.
Take a look below at everything from the v16.30 server downtime to what's expected when the official patch notes are released.
When will Fortnite v16.30 be released?
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- Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) April 26, 2021
Update v16.30 is scheduled for release on April 27. Downtime will begin at approx. 4 AM ET (08:00 UTC). pic.twitter.com/f8KdI4j51J
As usual, Epic Games is preparing its Fortnite players for a brief shutdown of the game in order to push the v16.30 patch to the servers..
Bug fixes in Fortnite update v16.30
Along with the Fortnite v16.30 server downtime announcement, Epic Games has revealed what players can expect when the new update finally arrives.
As such, there will be a lot more updates listed in their official patch notes, but we already have an idea of what might be included.
A bug affecting the quest from First Jonesy , due to which players could not receive their rewards.
There was also a bug that caused storm visuals to appear outside of the danger zone, but this should be fixed in the next update.
As for PlayStation 4 and 5 players, the v16.30 update will finally allow them to host in-game parties again after a bug prevented them from queuing.
Changing crafting in Fortnite
The crafting system is getting a small update that will make using the system a lot easier in chaotic battle royale.
"Now you can hold the Inventory button with a crafted item in hand to go straight to the Crafting tab and hit Accept." No more navigating menus in a gunfight! »
This will cut precious seconds for people who don't have to struggle with menus during a live match.
Below you will find more information about the Fortnite v16.30 patch:
Description of the Fortnite v16.30 update
- Defeat Jonesy the First in a duel
- New, unpredictable exotic bow
- Don't move, stay safe in this weekend's new LTM: The Floor Restores
- Primal weapons, makeshift weapons, and bows crafted from bones have been added to Creative.
Inventory Improvements:
- You can now hold the inventory button with a crafted item in hand to go straight to the crafting tab and hit accept. No more navigating menus in a gunfight!
- Now, when inspecting an item, the exact numerical values of such characteristics as damage and rate of fire will be displayed.
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