The Fortnite 3.04 update patch notes are here for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Android. (iOS users are still unable to download and play new updates.) The new Fortnite 15.40 patch for today, February 16, does require downtime, which means that players won’t be able to access the game for a small period of time. This usually lasts one or two hours. Read on for the full list of patch notes, including what data miners have found in the new game files.
What are the Fortnite 3.04 update patch notes?
The Fortnite 3.04 update patch notes general overview was provided by the official @FortniteStatus Twitter page. It mentions “an unvaulted favorite” item returning to the game, characters having more Exotics, Air Royale and Floor is Lava returning as Limited Time Modes, and the ability to tweak object/build level of detail in the PC version’s performance mode.
v15.40 brings:
✅Blast back with an unvaulted favorite!
✅Fun for the whole squad! Characters will have more Exotics in stock for allies (or enemies) to acquire.
✅LTMs coming soon: Air Royale ✈️+ Floor is Lava 🌋
✅Adjust object/build level of detail in PC Perf Mode alpha— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) February 15, 2021
Data miners have uncovered more content in the Fortnite 3.04 update:
@Lucas7yoshi compiled all of the new cosmetics into one big collage. These include new Back Blings, Pickaxes, and more.
v15.40 cosmetics pic.twitter.com/vNAnrn9rhu
— Lucas7yoshi (@Lucas7yoshi) February 16, 2021
@FortTory spotted a new music pack called “IO Guard.”
IO Guard music pack pic.twitter.com/ysN71j2Rh3
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) February 16, 2021
Changes to Midas were found by @iFireMonkey.
Midas had an unfinished NPC added in v15.40 pic.twitter.com/2CMTTNF3x7
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) February 16, 2021
The potential for Fortnite being developed for Linux has also been unearthed:
Fortnite for Linux seems to possibly be in the works? pic.twitter.com/emFtWfYLLz
— Lucas7yoshi (@Lucas7yoshi) February 16, 2021
An item called the GasFlopper may also be coming to the game:
They are working on some sort of GasFlopper pic.twitter.com/rAKD9hmfZI
— FortTory – Fortnite leaks & news (@FortTory) February 16, 2021
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