Fortnite v10.10 content update patch notes – Junk Rift item, map changes and more

The v10.10 content update for Fortnite is finally here, bringing a host of map changes and new content to the battle royale mode.

The v10.10 patch dropped on August 14 – a day after first scheduled – and delivered a number of changes to the map, including the return of Retail Row to replace the outgoing Mega Mall. 

For the content update, another map change has taken place, as the ‘Rifts’ which have been appearing all over take effect.

Retail Row made its return with the v10.10 patch, but what will the next Fortnite content update bring?

Fortnite v10.10 content update release time

The v10.10 content update is has gone live at 8am EST (1pm BST, 5am PT, 10pm AET) on August 20.

Epic Games have confirmed that there will be zero downtime for this event, so once your update is finished you can hop right in.

Fortnite v10.10 update map changes

Thanks to the Rifts at the Indoor Soccer Pitch, the location has been transformed in the v10.10 update, leaving a giant crater.

It’s the third change to be implemented since the start of Season X, with different locations expected to receive a makeover as the season progress.

Moisty Palms 

Keep your eyes peeled for changes at the Paradise Palms location!

There have been a whole host of hints at the return of Moisty Mire since the landmark tenth season began and we wouldn’t be surprised to see yet another development at the point of interest. 

Things have been changing at Paradise Palms since Fortnite Season 10 began.

So far, we have seen a number of trees sprouting on top of buildings, more grass growing around its perimeter, and even seen the Paradise Palms welcoming sign feature some swamp foliage in the background. There’s bound to be another change with the v10.10 content update. 

Compared to previous weeks, where developers have teased big changes, this has been a relatively quiet spell for Epic – aside from the change to the game’s news feed. So, they could have some surprises up their sleeve this time out. 

Fortnite v10.10 content update – patch notes

BATTLE ROYALE

Junk Rift

Heads up! You can now deal with opponents by dropping heavy things on them. With the power of the Rift, summon anchors, cars, and more to fall from the sky.

Glitched ConsumablesThey say you are what you consume, but these consumables don’t even know what they are. A Rift Beacon has exploded, creating forageable items that keep turning into other forageable items — they’re glitched!

WEAPONS + ITEMS

• Junk Rift
  • A throwable item that breaks on contact and spawns a large object in the sky that plummets to the ground.
    • The plummeting object:
      • Damages players and destroys everything in its path.  
      • Creates a small shockwave upon landing that damages players and destroys everything in its radius.
    • Damage:
      • Direct hit: 200
        • Direct hits slightly knock players back.
      • Shockwave hit: 100
      • Both hits immediately destroy vehicles and destructible objects on impact.
  • Drops in stacks of 2.
  • Max stack size: 4
  • Epic Rarity.
  • Available from Floor Loot, Chests, Supply Drops, and Llamas.
• Glitched Consumables
  • Glitched Consumables are at the explosion site. These randomly switch between different forageable items from the past.
    • Apples
      • Grant 5 Health.
    • Mushrooms
      • Grant 5 Shield.
    • Coconuts
      • Grant 5 Effective Health (sum of a player’s Health + Shield).
    • Peppers 
      • Increases player movement speed for a short duration.
    • Hop Rocks 
      • Decreases player gravity for a short duration.
    • Shadow Stone
      • Turns players into a ghost for a short time, temporarily increasing their movement speed slightly and letting them dash through structures.

GAMEPLAY

• The map has changed! The Rift Beacon at the Rec Center malfunctioned, causing an explosion that left a giant crater and created the Glitched Consumables.
  • Glitched Consumables can only be found at the crater.

ART + ANIMATION

• The Green Toy Wrap has been updated.
  • Because of this, owners of the Toy Soldiers Wraps bundle have been given the option to refund the bundle without the use of a Refund Token.
    • NOTE: Players have 30 days from their next login to redeem this refund.

CREATIVE

WHAT’S NEW?

Prefabs and Galleries With these prefabs and galleries, celebrate the return of Dusty Depot or reminisce on Dusty Diner!

PREFABS & GALLERIES

• Added 5 New Prefabs
  • Dusty Depot Blue Warehouse
  • Dusty Depot Gray Warehouse
  • Dusty Depot Red Warehouse
  • Dusty Depot Visitor Warehouse
  • Dusty Diner
• Added 2 New Galleries
  • Dusty Depot & Diner Gallery
  • Dusty Depot & Diner Prop Gallery

SAVE THE WORLD

V6 LauncherRev up your engines with this new Rocket Launcher! The V6 Launcher hits the Weekly Store to join the Rat Rod Weapon set. 

Cloaked Star Hits the Road!This week, help Cloaked Star make his way to the Radio Station to broadcast his Song of the Summer. Load up the van and gather your group because it’s time to Hit the Road with a new weekly quest!

UI

Bug Fixes

• Mission details now correctly update when switching between different Missions with a controller. 
• Resolved an issue where objective information was not displayed for the current Mission.
• Added some information that was missing from the Command and Armory tabs. 
• Fixed an issue where the map was not loading properly after changing tabs.
• Game no longer crashes when launching a Mission through the “Play Now” button in the quest log.
• The Record Dash quest no longer states to find five records instead of four when in a full party.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

• The V6 Launcher explodes into the Weekly Store! 
  • Shoots small, fast rockets. Launches up to 6 rockets before needing to reload. Does not consume ammo, but has very low durability.
  • Available in the Weekly Store from Wednesday, August 21st at 8 PM ET, until Wednesday, August 28th at 8 PM ET.