The Fortnite 3.18 update patch notes are now available for eager fans to read. These include data mined info uncovered by passionate members of the community, as well as the official information revealed by developer Epic Games. The new Fortnite patch is now rolling out across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Android. (iPhone users are still stuck in Fortnite update limbo.) The Chapter 2 Season 7 patch is larger than normal and its implementation requires downtime, meaning players will need to wait before they can begin enjoying it. While waiting, read on for the full list of changes.
Fortnite 3.18 update patch notes and data mined files
Fortnite 3.18 features a number of big changes for the game. These include a brand new map, new Battle Pass, new skins, new weapons, and more. Catch up on the official patch notes and data mined files below.
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 map changes
In the tweet by @FortTory below, players can see the new map. The biggest change is the removal of The Foundation, though other areas have also been altered. Get used to the new named places and prepare for battle!
new map pic.twitter.com/6O9YCeoeE6
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 8, 2021
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 Victory Umbrella
Players are always eager to learn what the new Fortnite Victory Umbrella looks like. In the tweet by @HYPEX below, the new umbrella is shown to reflect an alien spacecraft.
Season 7 Win Umbrella! pic.twitter.com/vc1TXFKbqx
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) June 8, 2021
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 Battle Pass
For the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 Battle Pass, players will once again be earning Battle Stars towards the tier unlocks. Rewards include Superman, Rick Sanchez (from Rick and Morty), and lots more.
— Lucas7yoshi – FESTIVAL ARC??? (@Lucas7yoshi) June 8, 2021
An all-new Battle Pass puts you in the driver seat. Level up to earn Battle Stars and get the Battle Pass to claim rewards in an order that you decide! Watch this video to learn more. pic.twitter.com/ACM7vdIGFY
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) June 8, 2021
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 gameplay changes
With the implementation of Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7, Epic Games is introducing Alien Artifacts and Bars. @FortTory shared details in the tweets below:
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 8, 2021
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) June 8, 2021
Duos LTM Icon pic.twitter.com/YJCI5Dwt1p
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) June 8, 2021
Official Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 trailers
Hot on the heels of data miners, the official Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 trailers have dropped. Below are the Story and Battle Pass trailers for the new Fortnite season:
Here’s when Fortnite Crew members can expect the July 2021 Crew Pack to drop.
The new Fortnite patch is making the game harder to run on PC at max settings thanks to a number of graphical enhancements.
Loki is expected to make an appearance at some point during Chapter 2 Season 7. Here are the clues so far.
