Fortnite's v5.10 content update
has been released and chief among the new items is the return of the controversial Guided Missile along with a few other items and modes for both
Battle Royale and
Save the World.
Making its much-anticipated debut, the Guided Missile returns from the vault with some big changes.
Previously outlined by Epic Games, the Guided Missile is no longer considered a
"high damage threat," but will instead function as more of a
"scouting tool." Although it still functions like before, much of its explosive damage has been reduced. Specific stats can be seen in the patch notes below.
Also arriving today is the Fly Explosives Limited Time Mode. The description reads:
"This mode combines the explosive fun of the High Explosives LTM and the vaulted Limited Time Item Jetpack. Take to the skies and blast everyone else back to the lobby!" As the description teases, only Explosive Weapons will be found in this mode, and the Fly Explosives Jetpacks have been buffed to keep you in the sky a bit longer. Other specifics can be read below.
Finally, for Save the World, the Spyglass Sniper Rifle - an accurate, high-powered, scoped sniper rifle with a single round per magazine - has been added to the Flintlock Weapon set. It will be available via the in-game store starting Wednesday, August 1 at 8:00pm ET.
Check out the full patch notes for a look at what's new in
Fortnite content update v5.10:
BATTLE ROYALE
LIMITED TIME MODE: FLY EXPLOSIVES
Summary
This mode combines the explosive fun of the High Explosives LTM and the vaulted Limited Time Item Jetpack. Take to the skies and blast everyone else back to the lobby!
Mode Details
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Only Explosive Weapons can be found in this mode.
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Floor Loot spawners will occasionally spawn Jetpacks.
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Fly Explosives Jetpacks have increased fuel regen rate & decreased burn rate compared to Default Jetpacks, to keep pilots in the sky a bit longer.
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Between-storm wait times have been reduced due to players needing less time to find adequate loot (avg. match length should be lower than 20m).
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Rocket Ammunition capped at 120.
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Profile Stats (K/D & Wins) are tracked in this mode.
LIMITED TIME MODE: PLAYGROUND
What's New?
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The Vaulted Jetpack has been enabled for the duration of the Fly Explosives LTM.
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Guided Missile has been enabled.
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Consumable Healing Item spawn rates have been normalized by lowering Chug Jug & shield spawn rates.
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Bandages have been removed.
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This is to raise the chance of spawning healing items that get players to full health & shields.
Bug Fixes
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Nameplates will no longer appear for members of the opposite team.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
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Guided Missile returns!
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Available in Epic and Legendary variants.
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Fuse duration reduced from 18 to 15 seconds.
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Movement Speed decreased from 1100 to 1000.
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Reload time increased to 2.4/2.2.
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Reduced player damage from 105/110 down to 74/77 damage.
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Reduced structure damage down from 1100 to 400.
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Explosions now damage structures with no regard for Line of Sight.
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Guided Missile can also be controlled via keyboard using the default movement inputs.
Bug Fixes
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The issues with Slurp Juice have been fixed and it can once again be looted in-game.
MOBILE
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iOS players will have a larger than normal update to download (2gb).
SAVE THE WORLD
WEAPONS + ITEMS
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Spyglass Sniper Rifle added to the Weekly Store
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An accurate, high-powered, scoped sniper rifle with a single round per magazine that kicks like a mule.
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Available Wednesday, August 1 at 8:00 PM ET until Wednesday, August 8 at 8:00 PM ET.