Fortnite update 20.10 early patch notes: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla skins, Heavy Sniper, more

Alex Tsiaoussidis
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Fortnite’s 20.10 update is here, and as Chapter 3 Season 2 continues to evolve, it’s set to introduce Assassin’s Creed Valhalla skins, the Heavy Sniper, bug fixes, and more.

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 kicked off in March 2022, and it’s scheduled to end on Friday, June 3. It brought about some interesting changes, including the addition of the Zero Build mode, and it’s about to get some more.

Fortnite update 20.10 is a relatively minor patch, but it’s introduced new skins, weapons, and a big battle. Here’s a rundown of everything we know so far, beginning with what time the patch is going to go live.

A clock representing downtime before a Fortnite update

Fortnite update 20.10 patch notes

Fortnite update 20.10 was released on Tuesday, April 5 at 1 AM PT/4 AM ET/9 AM BST. The servers are now back up and you can jump straight into the new update!

The battle for the Daily Bugle begins

Over at The Daily Bugle, the iconic Spider-Man location on the Fortnite map, both Imagined Order and Resistance forces have gathered for a huge battle to gain control of the Island!

Drop in and help the Resistance fight back against the Imagined Order – but watch out, as Huntmaster Saber has relocated to The Daily Bugle and is watching from above…

The Daily Bugle landing spot in Fortnite Chapter 3

Super Styles have arrived

While many players are still working their way through the standard Battle Pass rewards, with that Doctor Strange skin just out of reach, Epic Games have added a new set of unlockables to strive for.

That’s right: This season’s Super Styles have now been added to the game. There are Stealth Silver, Tempest, and Vivid styles to unlock, but they’re not easy to get – our ‘level up fast’ guide might help.

The Heavy Sniper Rifle has been unvaulted

There’s a new Sniper Rifle on the scene… well, technically an old one, but the Heavy Sniper Rifle has just been brought back for Chapter 3 Season 2!

Epic have made some changes to the classic weapon. While damage remains the same, headshot and build damage rates have been nerfed slightly, while reload time has been buffed a small amount.

The Heavy Sniper Rifle in Fortnite 20.10 update

Assassin’s Creed Skins in Fortnite

In March 2022, Epic Games added Assassin’s Creed 2 protagonist Ezio Auditore to the ever-growing list of Fortnite skins. However, it was only available to those who purchased Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on the Epic Games store.

Now, they’re also rumored to be adding a skin for Eivor Varinsdottir, the protagonist in Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, in Fortnite update 20.10. iFireMonkey reported that it will arrive in the Item Shop on Friday, April 8.

 

Fortnite update 20.10 bug fixes

Last but not least, it wouldn’t be a Fortnite update without including some important bug fixes in the mix. Here’s every issue that is reportedly being fixed in Fortnite update 20.10 based on the official Trello board.

General fixes

  • Vehicles may stutter and jerk when driving in Battle Royale or Creative.

Battle Royale fixes

  • Unable to use Ziplines between wind turbines on Windbreakers Island.
  • Fishing Collection Book Progress Resetting.
  • Previews in the Item Shop map appear tilted.
  • Last season’s quests may be displayed in the Tracked Quests on the HUD.
  • Back Blings ‘floating’ on some outfits.
  • Bushrangers leave shed excessively after sliding.

Save the World fixes

  • Placing a BluGlo Siphon may cause crashes (Performance Mode Only).
  • Players are unable to re-do repeatable quests after completing them.
  • Wolves and Raptors are missing their combat passive abilities.

That’s everything we know about the 20.10 update so far. Stay tuned as we’ll update these patch notes with more information once it’s available.

Don’t forget to check out our Fortnite home page for all the latest news!

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About The Author

Alex is a former Dexerto writer based in Australia. He finished a law degree but realized it wasn't the career for him and decided to follow his dream of becoming a writer. Since then, he completed a graduate diploma and a master's degree in writing. Now he writes about his other passion; esports and gaming.