v7.01 Patch Notes

Last Update

:   2018-12-12 10:26:12

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:   ratanak

Fortnite v7.01 newest update is now available on all platform. In this patch 7.01 it include a new melee weapon call Infinity Blade , new limited time mode, Gameplay change and bug fixes.

Limited Time Mode: Close Encounter

Summary

Close quarters combat with Shotguns & Jetpacks!

Mode Details

• The only weapons in this mode are shotgun variants.
  • Jetpacks & Heavy Shotguns can be found in chests & Supply Drops.
  • Other Shotgun variants are spawned as floor loot.
• The Storm moves in more quickly than normal at mid to late game.
  • Typical match length is about 15 minutes.
• Stats are enabled for this mode.

Gameplay:

• X-4 Stormwing
  • When a plane is shot down, the driver and all passengers of that plane will now take 25 damage from the explosion..

Bug Fixes:

• Speculative fix for players moving after being eliminated.
• Fixed players beging ejected from vehicles if they lost the icy feet effect.

New Melee Weapon:

• Infinity Blade
  • This Mythic melee weapon can be found on Polar Peak.
    
  • Primary Fire delivers a  powerful sword slash. It deals big damage to enemies and destroys structures in one blow 75 damage to players.
  • Alternate Fire allows the player to leap great distances, destroying objects in its path. Upon landing, it delivers damage and a knock up to nearby players 25 damage.
  • The wielder of the sword is also granted additional abilities:
    • An increased pool of max Health and Shields (200 Health / 200 Shields).
    • Regeneration of effective Health upon elimination of an enemy (50HP).
    • Increased movement speed (130%).
  • The first player to pull the Infinity Blade from its pedestal will be instantly healed to full Health and Shields.
  • If a player picks up the Infinity Blade, all other inventory items aside from building materials will be dropped.
  • When the wielder of the Infinity Blade picks up an item (aside from building materials), the Infinity Blade will be dropped.
  • The Infinity Blade will be dropped when the wielder is knocked out or eliminated.
  • Only one Infinity Blade will appear per match.

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