The Fortnite 2.73 update patch notes (13.00) are here, with the new patch now rolling out across PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android platforms today, June 17. As you might expect, the new Fortnite update requires a maintenance period, which is scheduled to start at 2 AM ET (6 AM UTC). This normally lasts around 1-2 hours, so you’ll have a little bit of time to wait until you get back to playing! In the meantime, why not read up on the datamined findings and official patch notes.
Fortnite 2.73 Update Patch Notes (13.00) | Official list
Over on the Fortnite Community Trello page, where developer Epic Games attempts to keep players updated with changes to the game, the following “known issues” have been addressed by the Fortnite 2.73 update:
Battle Royale
- Hit Indicators showing wrong direction.
Save the World
- Ammo is consumed when a weapon is dropped and picked up.
Mobile
- Mobile swipe-up feature may close app on players.
- New Landmark text may appear multiple times when exploring new locations.
- Shadows darker than expected.
Of course, there are many other changes included in the Fortnite 2.73 update that current patch notes don’t yet mention. Thankfully, there are dedicated dataminers digging into the files. Scroll on down for their findings.
Fortnite 2.73 Update Patch Notes (13.00) | Datamine files
The Fortnite community is full of talented folks who remain dedicated to datamining new builds of the game to find new features and changes. The biggest changes for Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 include the new island and locations, the Chapter 2 Season 3 Battle Pass (with the trailer embedded just below), a host of new skins for players to earn and purchase, the ability to build your own umbrella, Aquaman joining the game as the latest DC character, sharks, whirlpools, and more!
Read on for the full list of datamined goodies from our trusted sources:
https://twitter.com/iFireMonkey/status/1273137293033975810
Season 3 Map pic.twitter.com/k5ODfCxYgG
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) June 17, 2020
THE SEASON 3 SKINS pic.twitter.com/1Md3Oj7OBx
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 17, 2020
Build your own Umbrella pic.twitter.com/mlPhmWYnOJ
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 17, 2020
AQUAMAN IN LOBBY pic.twitter.com/faWJNEIQcG
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 17, 2020
SEASON 3 LOADING SCREENS pic.twitter.com/gVglScegUo
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 17, 2020
all new added cosmetics!
via @FunGamesLeaks pic.twitter.com/zvW101xYIZ
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 17, 2020
first look on the new POI pic.twitter.com/vdj1YfNC9i
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 17, 2020
there will be whirlpools in the map! pic.twitter.com/dpGqwJybd0
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 17, 2020
— Lucas7yoshi – FESTIVAL ARC??? (@Lucas7yoshi) June 17, 2020
Season 3 Umbrella [Not customizable version] pic.twitter.com/ok7V7lG69o
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) June 17, 2020
Flare Gun [BR] pic.twitter.com/Pe0OeCx9xr
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) June 17, 2020
All weapons added in v13.00 to BR pic.twitter.com/4Ho9i5FQFO
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) June 17, 2020