Epic Games is back with yet another patch for Fortnite titled Update v5.41 which introduces the previously teased Port-a-Fortress along with a ton of other features including the Playground exclusive item, Spiky Stadium. The update is now available on all platforms and features content additions for Battle Royale and Save The World.

Defend against, and repeal, enemies with the new Port-A-Fortress Item! Drop in game and try it out now. pic.twitter.com/EXtx2SkW7X — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) September 18, 2018

Fortnite v5.41 Update

Fortnite v5.41 Update is finally here with changes to both the game’s variant. However, since more of you are interested in the Battle Royale game mode, we are going to be talking about it here, while those of you who are interested the STW, can read up on the patch notes on the official post here.

The update introduces quite a lot of features for Fortnite including bug fixes and performance updates, however, the bit that has the community the most excited is the addition of what is being called, Port-a-Fortress. It is a brand new consumable which creates a massive fortress to defend against and repel enemies.

Furthermore, the developers have added in additional changes which is set going to make building a lot more easier on the console. To learn more about the changes, check out the complete patch notes for the update down below:

Battle Royale

Playground

We’ve introduced a new consumable to the Playground LTM that will allow you to spawn an entire Spiky Stadium. We were inspired by the amazing things you’ve been making within Playground, and cannot wait to see what you create as we continue to build out the future of creative mode in Fortnite.

Limited Time Item: Spiky Stadium Present in Playground only, found in red Supply Drops (along with a ton of impulse grenades). Builds a 7×11 sized stadium full of Damage Traps and Bouncers.



Weapon and Items

Port-a-Fortress It’s huge! Builds instantly. Includes built-in Bouncers for an easy exit. Legendary Rarity. Found in Vending Machines, chests, Supply Drops, and Supply Llamas.



Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where there was a slight delay when consuming multiple Small Shield Potions.

The Grappler will no longer result in an inability to change equipment.

Gameplay

Reduced the edit button hold timing when using a controller. Old School from 0.25s to 0.2s. Quick Builder from 0.25s to 0.2s. Combat Pro from 0.25s to 0.2s. Builder Pro from 0.25s to 0.15s.

The Storm wall no longer destroys structures during the last few circles of the match.

Audio

Bug Fixes

Reload audio for the Double Barrel Shotgun no longer plays twice.

UI

Unsupported characters within in-game names will now show up as �, rather than the fallback debugging font glyph that was previously used. Loading the fallback font was causing long hitches for clients, so we’ve disabled it.

Hidden Matchmaking Delay feature has been added to the Options in the Game tab.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue causing the reticle to not appear until after you’ve switched weapons.

Added new generic icons to represent console and desktop platforms for cross-platform play.

Art And Animation

Added edge glow to wall bounce pads, only visible from the reverse side. This is to help players recognize when a wall bounce pad is on the opposite side of a ledge in front of them.

Bug Fixes

CUBE visual effects will no longer get stuck after a player has left the area.

The Grill Sergeant Outfit will now render properly in-game.

This fixes the issue where players were seeing a floating head and pickaxe.

That is it for now but stay tuned as like we have seen in the past, the developers release a content update right after their initial update which brings forth a brand new weapon in the game. So, while we wait for that to happen, comment below and let us know what you think of the introduction of the Port-a-Fortress. Do you think this was needed?