Fortnite 29.20 update early patch notes: Leaked release date & downtime, Avatar event, more

The introduction of Greek gods in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 was followed by consistent patches from the developers. The upcoming 29.20 update will continue this trend by featuring an in-game event that further expands on the Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover.

The patch notes for the upcoming Fortnite 29.20 update have been released, along with the reported arrival date.

Fortnite 29.20 update leaked release date & downtime
Avatar event leaked
Expected bug fixes

Fortnite Season 10.5 update leaked release date & downtime

The anticipated release date for the Fortnite 29.20 update is Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as indicated by several leaks. While Epic Games has not officially confirmed this date, it aligns with the typical bi-weekly update schedule, with the previous v29.10 update being released on March 26th.

According to previous updates, it is expected that downtime will commence at approximately 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST and continue for a few hours. Throughout this period, the game servers will be inaccessible and players will not be able to play.

Fortnite 29.20 update new map leaks

A recent leak from HYPEX suggests that the highly anticipated Avatar: The Last Airbender event will be included in the upcoming Fortnite 29.20 update. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this event as an iceberg, housing Aang and Appa, has been spotted on the island in the past few weeks. It is predicted that the crossover event will commence once the update has been released.

According to reports, the game will include an Event Pass that will allow players to obtain Aang as a skin and an Appa Glider.

According to recent leaks, it is speculated that additional themed Mythics will be introduced in the collaboration, following the addition of the Waterbending Mythic. While little information is available about these upcoming Mythics, it is expected that they will revolve around the three remaining elements that Aang masters in the show: Fire, earth, and air.

Fortnite 29.20 update patch notes

As usual, the upcoming Fortnite 29.20 patch is anticipated to include numerous bug fixes. Although none have been disclosed at this time, the official Epic Games Trello board has a list of problems marked as “resolved in upcoming game update.”

Take a look at them down below:

The temporary deactivation of the visual indicator for “First Match Loss Prevention”has been implemented in both Ranked Battle Royale and Ranked Zero Build.
It is not possible to install stair railings at Tower Manor.
Sometimes, when the Rocket Racing trailer is skipped, the screen may become black and unresponsive.
Occasionally, tracks may experience unforeseen collisions.
Both Console and Mobile players may encounter interruptions while using the Discover Menu.
The amount of materials received decreased due to the implementation of recycling traps.

This is all the information we have so far about the Fortnite 29.20 update. We will update this page with the complete patch notes as soon as they become available.