Fortnite bugs, issues & new features tracker for 2023 (cont. updated)
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Jan. 4 | All | Account Levels not counting towards Midseason Drops | Acknowledged | |
Jan. 4 | All | Midseason drop challenges not retroactive | Unacknowledged | |
Jan. 4 | All | FPS drop after the v23.00 update | Unacknowledged | |
Jan. 5 | All | Ex Caliber Rifle dealing more damage | Acknowledged | |
Jan. 6 | Xbox | Players competing in multiple regions in single tournament | Fixed |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Jan. 6 | Xbox | Voice chat not working properly | Unacknowledged | |
Mar. 8 | All | Shockwave Hammer reportedly overpowered | Weapon vaulted | |
Jan. 12 | All | Red-Eye assault rifle missing red dot in scoped view | Unacknowledged | |
Jan. 12 | All | Unable to sprint | Acknowledged | Available |
Jan. 18 | All | Divisional Cups & Duos Fill Cup rescheduled | Intended |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Jan. 19 | All | Deku Smash mythic ability | Re-enabled | |
Jan. 19 | All | Shotgun Striker Augment | Temporarily disabled | |
Jan. 20 | All | ‘Sparkle Specialist’ outfit not reflective or shiny | Investigating | |
Feb. 6 | All | ‘Dragon Ball quest’ bugged (missing dragon balls progress after disconnection) | Fixed | Available |
Feb. 6 | All | Fire Volume | Enabled |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Feb. 6 | All | Shadow Striker Augment | Temporarily disabled | |
Feb. 6 | All | Falcon Scout binds may be unbound when opening Fortnite from sleep mode | Acknowledged (workaround) | |
Feb. 15 | All | ‘Augments selection’ overriding right D-Pad button custom action | Acknowledged | |
Feb. 16 | PlayStation 5 | Crashing issue | Investigating | |
Mar. 9 | All | Fortnite ‘Geralt of Rivia’ quest stuck on 4/5 (skin not unlocking) | Acknowledged |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Mar. 13 | Xbox | Players are unable to access the item shop | Acknowledged | |
Mar. 14 | PS 4 | Low resolution textures on skins or outfits | Acknowledged | |
Mar. 14 | All | Drum Gun deals damage less than intended | Acknowledged | |
Mar. 17 | All | Fortnite Leon S Kennedy jacket missing | Intended | |
Mar. 21 | All | Eternal Wanderer outfit appears as Lava Series rarity | Acknowledged |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Mar. 23 | All | Rocket Launcher eliminates player upon firing | Acknowledged | |
Mar. 30 | All | Stray’s mask appears crooked after v24.10 update | Acknowledged | |
Mar. 30 | All | Visual glitch with certain Spring Breakout Quests | Acknowledged | |
Apr. 5 | All | Syndicate quests not working (players getting stuck on Stage 3) | Acknowledged | Available |
Apr. 14 | All | Severe lag or high ping after v24.20 update | Unacknowledged |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
May 26 | All | Ready Up button missing | Fixed | |
May 25 | All | ‘Heavy sniper’ and ‘Grenade’ nerf being criticized | Intended | |
Jun. 20 | All | ‘Shadow Wings Back Bling’ missing from Muselk’s Locker Bundle | Acknowledged | |
Jun. 23 | All | Unable to drop or throw Crowns after installing the latest update | Acknowledged | |
Jun. 29 | All | Players unable to buy ‘Wish, Set, Quest Match Pack’ | Acknowledged | Available |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Jul. 3 | All | Fortnite reportedly full of cheaters after the ‘Chapter 4 Season 3’ update | Unacknowledged | |
Jul. 4 | All | Fortnite ‘Flare Guns’ reportedly overpowered | Unacknowledged | |
Jul. 13 | All | Fortnite ‘Ramirez skin’ glitch troubles Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PS4 owners | Unacknowledged | |
Jul. 18 | Mobile | Crashing with Adreno 740 chipset | Acknowledged | |
Jul. 18 | All | Some Fortnite outfits glitched after ‘Celebrate Me’ emote update | Unacknowledged |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Jul. 19 | All | Fortnite ‘Exotic Slap Splash’ effect reportedly underwhelming | Unacknowledged | |
Jul. 25 | All | Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 update ‘disappointing’, ‘stale’ and ‘boring’ | Unacknowledged | |
Jul. 26 | Mobile | Game missing from Epic Store on Android | Acknowledged | |
Jul. 31 | All | Party Royale ‘Network Connection Lost’ error | Acknowledged | Available |
Aug. 1 | All | Blue screen while trying to login | Acknowledged | Available |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Aug. 7 | All | Meow Skull missing tail | Fix coming in next update | |
Aug. 8 | All | Snapshot Quests with Doctor Slone have placeholder text | Acknowledged | Available |
Aug. 8 | All | Princess Lexa’s skirt remains floating and sticks out | Fixed in next update | |
Aug. 9 | All | Saving and loading not working in Creative | Investigating | |
Aug. 9 | All | Players respawn multiple times in Creative | Investigating |
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Affected Platform | Bug/Issue description | Current Status | Workarounds |
Aug. 25 | All | Players not receiving Nue Glider after completing ‘Break the Curse’ quests | Acknowledged | |
Aug. 25 | All | Rocket Ram Damage is inconsistent on Direct Hits | Acknowledged |
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