The Fortnite 3.16 update patch notes have been revealed, with it deploying across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Known as the Fortnite 16.40 update on PC, the brand new update brings with it a number of fixes along with data-mined leaks from prominent leakers.
Here’s everything that’s been included in the new Fortnite update:
Fortnite 3.16 (16.40) update patch notes
The Fortnite 3.16 update features the following fixes deployed across PC, console, and mobile:
General
- Visual issues on Toon Meowscles and similarly-styled Outfits on certain platforms.
- Cannot create system-level parties between PS5 and PS4 when playing Fortnite.
- Trail color of the Harmonic Axes Pickaxe doesn’t always match the selected Style.
Battle Royale
- Landing at a different location than intended.
- Long-pressing the Inventory Button selects first Craftable item.
- “Hunt Wildlife” Quest not tracking progress properly.
Creative
- HUD displaying incorrect memory cost before placing device or Gallery.
- Build not properly editing when building/editing fast in Creative.
- Prop-O-Matic features not functioning correctly.
- “Recent Islands” list does not update.
- Small white boxes appear on Consumable thumbnails.
Mobile
- Players cannot change their custom controller settings while playing Nintendo Switch in docked mode.
Fortnite 3.16 (16.40) update data mine leaks
The data mine includes the full list of cosmetics that appear in the 3.16 update, along with its brand new map, Limited Time Modes, and more:
Pickaxe Frenzy
» Pickaxe, Dance, and Rusty Can your way to Victory!
» Siphon health from opponents or emote to recover.
Rags to Riches
» All found weapons are Common.
» Eliminations upgrade one of them at random.— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) May 11, 2021
v16.40 map pic.twitter.com/yt4t5WYVsf
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) May 11, 2021
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) May 11, 2021
All new cosmetics in #Fortnite 16.40 pic.twitter.com/QZE5htGimF
— FunGames (@FunGamesLeaks) May 11, 2021
Encrypted "BasketBall Dribble" emote!
(ID was found by @FNinformation, video by @Guille_GAG & me!) pic.twitter.com/tgo8acE6yw
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) May 11, 2021
Fortnite 3.16 (16.40) update size
The update size for the brand new Fortnite update has been revealed, with it measuring in at between 1GB to 3GB across PC and consoles.
- PS5: 2.2GB
- Xbox Series X: 2.5GB
- PC: 1.37GB
- Nintendo Switch: 2.4GB
- PS4: 3GB
- Xbox One: 2.5GB
- Android: 1GB
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