Content Update v16.30

Overview


Content Update v16.30 was released on May 4th 2021. It brought many QOL changes to Battle Royale and unvaulted many fan-favorite weapons.

May 6th changes

May 6th changes[]

Wild Week #1[]

Starting today, May 6, 2021, the Island will see the arrival of Wild Weeks. Each week, a unique gameplay dynamic will be emphasized — mixing things up and making you rethink your strategy. The first Wild Week? Fighting Fire with Fire.

Fighting Fire with Fire - Wild Weeks - Fortnite

Weapons + Items[]

Gameplay[]

  • Increased fire damage from 10 to 15
  • Fire now spreads faster than before.
What's new?

What's new?[]

Unvaulted[]

Two favorites return! Unvaulted the Tactical Shotgun and Infantry Rifle.

16.30 Hotfix - Promo - Fortnite

Battle Royale

Battle Royale[]

Weapons + Items[]

Gameplay[]

  • The chance of finding Crafting Parts in floor loot has been doubled (again!)
  • Mechanical parts dropped from Cars increased by 50%.
What's new in Creative? (May the 4th)

What's new in Creative? (May the 4th)[]

Coral Castle prefabs[]

High tide or low tide, these new Prefabs are the perfect addition to any Island.

Coral Castle - Location - Fortnite

Creative

Creative[]

Prefabs + Galleries[]