Heya Fortnite Fans, We’re back with the State of Development for August. We have a lot of awesome stuff coming and can’t wait to share with you. Let’s hop in! Table of Contents

• Controls (Gamepads, Mobile, Switch)
• Weapon Balance
• Building Effectiveness
• Performance
• Competitive
• Mobile
• Player Support
• Account Security
• Playground Updates

 

Controls (Gamepads, Mobile, Switch) 

We believe you should be able to play Fortnite when and how you want, whether it's on the couch with a controller or on the go with Fortnite Mobile. We've identified and are working on various improvements and bug fixes related to aiming on controllers (including gyro controls). These include improvements to dead zones and accelerations to allow for better fine tuned aiming. Input-Based Matchmaking
We have an upgrade to our matchmaking logic that will allow for a more even playing field when enjoying Fortnite with your input device of choice. In an upcoming release we’ll be implementing input based matchmaki... Read more

When playing Fortnite Creative we ask you to agree to the following code of conduct:

1. Respect other players. Be kind when creating and editing with others. Discriminatory language, hate speech, threats, spam, and other forms of harassment or illegal behavior will not be tolerated.
2. Keep account information safe and private. Giving access to your account puts you at risk. Do not share your account information or the account information of others.
3. Be friendly and have fun!

If you see players not respecting the Fortnite Creative code, please reach out to us in-game via the report a player button or by contacting player support .  We will investigate all feedback and take action if or when necessary.

The Fortnite Creative code is not final and will change over time, so make sure you check back regularly to stay up to date.

“But, I didn’t know…” is not a valid excuse, and honestly a pretty bad one. We’re all here to have fun and enjoy the world of Fortnite!

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Heya folks, The response we’ve seen to the #SharetheLove event has been amazing. And with the arrival of Valentine’s Day, we’re here to share one more surprise. Everyone who completes 13 free Overtime Challenges by February 27 will receive the upcoming Season 8 Battle Pass for FREE! If you don’t have an outfit, now is your chance to get several for free. With the Battle Pass, you’ll receive two Season 8 Outfits instantly and you can earn up to five more. Save your V-Bucks, this one’s on us!  Will you be our Valentine? <3
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On February 15 and 16, eligible PlayStation 4 Fortnite players can drop in and compete in the Fortnite Celebration Cup Solo competitions for an opportunity to earn in-game items and a share of $1,000,000 in cash prizes. Each Solo competition is open to all eligible Fortnite PS4 players, according to the Official Rules. To participate, players also need to make sure their Fortnite account is at level 15 and 2-Factor Authentication is enabled on their Epic account. 

On Day 1, February 15, top-performing players on each regional leaderboard will have the opportunity to earn the following in-game items:

• Top 50% - “Take Cover” Spray
• Top 25% - “Wild Accent” Pickaxe
• Top 5% - “Tango” Outfit

On Day 2, February 16, the top-performing players on each regional leaderboard will have the opportunity to win a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool. The breakdown of the prize pool is available in-game in the “Compete” tab and in the Official Rules. When the dust settles, over 4,000 eligible Pl...

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“Treat me like a game and I’ll show you how it’s played..."

Harley Quinn, Gotham City’s iconic Maiden of Mayhem, arrives in Fortnite starting February 6 at 7:00 PM ET. 

The Item Shop features the Harley Quinn Bundle, which includes the Harley Quinn Outfit and Harley Hitter and Punchline Pickaxes. If you’re up for hijinx, Harley arrives with new Challenges that will transform her from Lil Monster XoXo Harley to Always Fantabulous Harley. 

To unlock Always Fantabulous Harley, you’ll need to complete three Challenges:

• Place top 30 in Solo, Duos, or Squads, then top 20, then top 10.
• Hit weak points.
• Deal damage using Pickaxes.

Harley Quinn will be in the Item Shop until February 17.

Remember...mind over mayhem!

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