The Fortnite 2.25 update patch notes (9.21) have been detailed by developer Epic Games. The new Fortnite patch today implements a few interesting changes, which includes the addition of the new Proximity Grenade Launcher. Unfortunately, this new Fortnite update does require a period of downtime, meaning online matchmaking will be put on hold. This normally lasts for an hour or two. Users on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iPhone, will find the new update available to download during this maintenance period. We recommend scrolling down and getting caught up on the Fortnite 2.25 update patch notes full list during this downtime period.
Fortnite 2.25 Update Patch Notes Battle Royale Highlights (9.21)
Proximity Grenade Launcher
The Proximity Grenade Launcher is the latest weapon to be added to the Fortnite Battle Royale mode. This weapon is guaranteed to split the community, as explosive weapons often tend to do.
Fortnite‘s Proximity Grenade Launcher fires an arcing, bouncing, explosive projectile that detonates when in the proximity of an enemy player. It can be found in both Epic and Legendary rarities, within chests, loot carriers, supply drops, and vending machines.
As for its stats, the Proximity Grenade Launcher has a semi-automatic fire setup, it uses rocket ammo, and is capable of holding two explosive rounds. Its rate of fire is 0.65 shots per second. It deals 67/70 damage to player characters, depending on rarity, and 131/138 damage to environmental assets like walls. It has a slow reload speed of 2.8s/3s.
Horde Rush
Horde Rush is a new limited time mode implemented with the Fortnite 2.25 update. However, it is not immediately available to players. (Expect it to become available later this week.)
Horde Rush gives Battle Royale players a taste of the co-op action that can be found in the paid-for Save the World portion of the game. Fiends have returned to the Battle Royale island and players have to work together to rack up a big score.
Fortnite 2.25 Update Patch Notes Full List (9.21)
BATTLE ROYALE
LIMITED TIME MODE ROTATION:
One Shot Duos
Low Gravity. Every player has 50 health. Sniper weapons are the only weapon, Bandages are the only healing item. Jump high and aim well!
Horde Rush
Fortnite Fiends are back on the island and angrier than ever! Fight alongside your teammates to rack up your score by finding hidden score multipliers, opening special loot chests, and eliminating as many monsters as you can. Traverse across the map, survive all of the Defend locations and take down the Final Boss to win!
- Mode Details
- Four player Squad mode divided up into multiple stages.
- Prepare to defend an area by searching for weapons & items, scavenging materials, and building defenses.
- Rack up points by fighting Fiends, collecting score multipliers, and destroying Fiend Spawners.
- Recover from the battle and search for more equipment.
- Travel across the map to the next defense point.
- Respawning is enabled until the last stage when players have to destroy a Boss Fiend and his horde of minions.
- Keep an eye out for special loot chests, which contain powerful weapons & provide a scoring bonus.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Proximity Grenade Launcher
- Fires an arcing, bouncing, explosive projectile that explodes when in proximity of an opponent.
- Available in Epic and Legendary Rarities.
- Found from Chests, Loot Carriers, Supply Drops, and Vending Machines.
- Semi-Automatic.
- Uses Rocket Ammo.
- Holds 2 Explosive Rounds.
- Rate of Fire: 0.65 shots per second.
- Player Proximity Radius: 250 units (about half the width of a tile).
- Explosion Radius: 300 units (about 60% of the width of a tile).
- Explosion damage:
- Player: 67/70
- Environmental: 131/138
- Reload Speed: 2.8s/3s
- Projectiles explode automatically after 10s or if it has nearly come to a stop.
- Shield Potion
- Increased the availability from Chest loot from 11.3% to 12.09%
- Small Shield Potion
- Increased the availability from Chest loot from 16.95% to 18.13%
- With items being added and removed, we’ve noticed that Shield Potions and Small Shields have been less available in Chests. So we’ve increased the chance to find Shields from Chests to compensate for that.
- Shotguns
- Increased the overall chance to find from Floor loot from 8.50% to 9.77%
- After seeing the community’s feedback about Shotgun availability, we’ve increased the Shotgun availability from Floor Loot to make finding them in the early phases of the game easier.
- Infantry Rifle Epic and Legendary variants
- Increased the availability from Floor loot from .067% to .105%
- Increased the availability from Chest loot from .414% to .645%
- Heavy Assault Rifle Common variant
- Decreased the availability from Floor loot from 2.04% to 1.715%
- Decreased the availability from Chest loot from 12.47% to 10.46%
- Mounted Turret
- Decreased the availability from floor loot from .59% to .46%
- Storm Flip
- Adjusted Storm Flip to cause flat damage instead of being based on which Storm Phase is currently active.
- Causes 5 damage every second.
- This change may not be immediately available at the time of release. It requires a server update and will become active at some point later in the day.
- We noticed with scaling damage that players held onto their Storm Flip later into matches, creating undesirable effects. This change gives players more value in using it earlier in matches.
- Reduced the availability from Chests from 3.39% to 1.69%
- Reduced the availability from Floor loot from 3.32% to 1.66%
- Added back into the Arena and Tournament playlists.
- We have visual effect changes coming in v9.30 that will help improve readability.
- Adjusted Storm Flip to cause flat damage instead of being based on which Storm Phase is currently active.
AUDIO
Bug Fixes
- Audio was sounding muffled due to a filter optimization issue.
MOBILE
We’ve noticed iOS patches have experienced delays appearing in the App Store recently. Apple has stated that any application can take up to 24 hours to appear in the App Store. If no update is available, be sure to check our social channels for more info.
CREATIVE
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Proximity Grenade Launcher
- Fires an arcing, bouncing, explosive projectile that explodes when in proximity of an opponent.
- Available in Epic and Legendary Rarities.
- Semi-Automatic.
- Uses Rocket Ammo.
- Holds 2 Explosive Rounds.
- Rate of Fire: 0.65 shots per second.
- Player Proximity Radius: 250 units (about half the width of a tile).
- Explosion Radius: 300 units (about 60% of the width of a tile).
- Explosion damage:
- Player: 67/70
- Environmental: 131/138
- Reload Speed: 2.8s/3s
- Projectiles explode automatically after 10s or if it has nearly come to a stop.
PREFABS
- Roadside Garage Gallery
- Grass & Mud Floor Gallery
- Forest & Grass Floor Gallery
- Grass & Forest Floor Gallery
- Sand & Rock Floor Gallery
- Dinosaur Prop Gallery
DEVICES
Bug Fixes
- Text placed on Billboards prior to the v9.20 release will no longer be misaligned.
SAVE THE WORLD
MISSIONS + SYSTEMS
New Wargames simulation: Quantum Countdown
- In this simulation, an unstable bomb is teleporting around your base. The Husks are drawn to its energy and trying to destroy it. Quickly adapt to protect its new location as the Husks take new, and unexpected, routes.
- A new Wargames simulation means more chances for Event Tickets, a new banner, and more variety to the Daily Quests.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- A new weapon, the Plasmatron 9000 arrives in the Weekly Store.
- Short ranged automatic energy pistol that shoots expanding rings of plasma that pierce enemies.
- Available Wednesday, June 12 at 8 PM Eastern Time until Wednesday, June 19 at 8 PM Eastern Time.
GENERAL
SOCIAL
- Added pop-up and Main Menu messaging to help players understand when their Xbox Live or PlayStation voice chat is being prioritized over Fortnite Party voice chat.
- These visuals appear only if someone else in your party is active in Fortnite Party voice chat, and will not reappear unless you join a different party.
- This is in response to players looking for guidance on various voice chat issues that were related to Xbox Live / Playstation party voice chat prioritization.
