Fortnite Patch Notes: 18.40 Preview, Leaks and File Size Changes
Fortnite 18.30 has been released. The current update includes a number of small, interesting additions. This update was very heavy in content, with new cosmetics and weapons as well as upcoming POIs.
Rumours are circulating claiming that Fortnite 18.40 will be the last update prior to the Fortnite Chapter 2, season 9 release date or possibly even Fortnite Chapter 3.
Continue reading to learn everything we have to say about Fortnite’s future and what might come next.
Latest News
November 4, 2021 –
Fortnite 18.40 may not launch on November 9, 2021. However, a hotfix is expected to replace it. Although this hasn’t been confirmed, fans who have a hotfix will likely see the Combat Pistol and more Convergence Changes drop. Fortnite 18.40 is most likely to drop on November 16, 2021 if this happens.
We will keep you posted.
Fans can still enjoy Fortnite’s first ever collaboration with League of Legends, the Arcane Jinx Bundle coming to the Item Shop tonight!
November 2, 2021 –
Today’s hotfix brought Ember, Sledgehammer and more to the Island. Fabio Sparklemane now has the Icy Grapper, and Ember “The Dub”. Fortnite players should start to see the Combat Pistol in their chests and as ground loot.
Fortnite 18.40 Update Date
Fortnite 18.40 is due to be released Tuesday November 9, 2021.
The update time is the same as for other types of updates: it falls between 4 a.m. EDT and 9 a.m. GMT.
Fortnite 18.40 update size
Fortnite 18.40 is still unknown, but here’s how big 18.30 was.
