The initial update for Chapter 5 Season 3 of Fortnite is set to be released on June 13 and will bring with it a variety of fresh content, such as new weapons and collaborations, for players to experience.
Despite being fully immersed in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 and adjusting to the new map and Fallout items, players can expect continuous updates from the developers. The first update, v30.10, is on the horizon, ensuring that the momentum of the game does not slow down.
Therefore, the following are the preliminary patch notes for the upcoming Fortnite 30.10 update.
Fortnite 30.10 Update: Release Date and Downtime
The official Fortnite Status account has confirmed that the upcoming Fortnite 30.10 update will go live on Thursday, June 13, 2024. However, the developers have not yet announced the start time for the downtime.
According to past updates, the expected downtime will commence at 1 AM PT/ 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST and is anticipated to last for a few hours. This means that during this time, you will not be able to access the game or search for a match.
Fortnite and Metallica team up for crossover event in upcoming 30.10 update
It is highly likely that Metallica will make an appearance at the Fortnite Festival through the 30.10 update, although the developers have not yet confirmed this. Previous leaks had hinted at the renowned metal group as the main performers for the upcoming season, and the developers have been subtly hinting at their arrival.
The Chapter 5 Season 3 Battle Pass features a Rust skin wearing a Metallica t-shirt, further confirming the leaked 2024 roadmap that surfaced earlier in the year.
A teaser regarding Fortnite Festival Season 4 has been recently unveiled by Epic Games, featuring question marks against a yellow backdrop. This same backdrop was previously used in Metallica’s 72 Seasons album artwork, strongly suggesting a collaboration between the popular video game and metal band.
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) June 11, 2024
According to data miners, the Metallica crossover will involve all three modes of Fortnite – Festival, Rocket Racing, and Battle Royale. Here’s what players can anticipate from this exciting collaboration:
- Skins (James, Lars, Kirk, Robert)
- BR Concert with 6 songs
- Season 4 Festival Pass
- Metal Lightning Guitar MYTHIC
- Metallica Loot Island THEN
- Thrash Mountain Car + Racing Rewards
Fortnite October 30th Update: New Weapon Leaked
As revealed by sources such as ‘HYPEX’ and ‘Shiina’, the upcoming Fortnite 30.10 update may feature the addition of a new weapon known as the Tow Hook. This weapon, which was first spotted in a leaked trailer, is capable of launching a large three-pronged hook that can damage players and attach to vehicles.
Upon attachment, players will have the ability to utilize the cars to pull them along, aiding in their movement across the map and providing a fresh strategy to counter the dominating vehicles in Chapter 5 Season 3.
New leaked trailer via SinX6 on YouTube, featuring the new nitro mingun and Towhook launcher! pic.twitter.com/tMo0RTbgAv
— Ciaran Flahaven (@zillarim1954) May 30, 2024
It has been hinted by Shiina that a new item, the Metal Lightning Guitar Mythic, will be introduced to the game. It is currently uncertain whether this item will function as a weapon, but with the Metallica collaboration also impacting the Loot Island POI, it is possible that it may have weapon-like abilities.
New Skins in the Fortnite 30.10 Update
Nick Eh 30, a renowned Fortnite influencer, has been added to the Icon Series and will soon have his very own skin. Although the skin is not yet available, it will be unveiled on June 11 at 3 PM ET.
NICKEH30 IS THE NEXT CREATOR IN THE FORTNITE ICON SERIES 🔥Congratulations @NickEh30 pic.twitter.com/iXXqHS8hrS
— China (@ChinaBR) June 10, 2024
Bug Fixes in Fortnite 30.10 Update
The upcoming Fortnite v30.10 update will address numerous existing issues. While not yet officially confirmed, the Fortnite Trello board includes mentions of several bugs that are slated to be resolved in the next game update.
View them below:
- Clicking on the “View More”button to purchase a Jam Track may result in the loss of other button functions in the Shop.
- The feature ‘Lock Input Method as Mouse’ is experiencing problems and is not functioning properly.
- The background for the Daily Quest appears to be blank.
- If players utilize any type of Nitro and then land in water, they will no longer be immune to fall damage.
- It is possible that certain Cosmetic Bundles may not be visible in the Shop when accessed through a PS4.
- It is not possible to jump or mantle after utilizing consecutive Jam Loops.
- After a Jam Track ends, the players’ high score may appear as “-100%”.
- Even when the vibration is turned off, the controllers still vibrate.
The initial patch notes for the Fortnite 30.10 update have been provided. Once the complete notes are made available, we will update this page accordingly.
Before the start of the new season, it is important to ensure that you have acquired the Billie Eilish skin, successfully completed the Wristband quests, and fully mastered all the Jam Tracks.
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