UPDATE 2: Fortnite servers are back online, which means you can jump in to the Team Terror Halloween event.
“Welcome back! Downtime for the v6.22 update has ended,” reads an Epic tweet. “The scares aren’t over yet – grab your squad and get ready for Team Terror!”
Fortnite fans can also check out the latest selection of leaked skins and items, including the “A.I.M.” Hunting Party outfit.
UPDATE: Fortnite downtime has started for update 6.22, which can be downloaded right now.
“Downtime for the v6.22 update has started. Dive into the Patch Notes to see what’s coming!”
Fortnite servers are expected to come back online at around 11am UK time.
ORIGINAL: Fortnite update 6.22 is out now, as Epic Games reveals official patch notes.
The brand new Fortnite update is accompanied by offline server maintenance, as Epic Games introduces a brand new weapon, a new LTM.
The Heavy Assault Rifle is the big new addition, coming in Rare, Epic and Legendary Variants and featuring a 3.75 Fire Rate.
“This weapon packs a punch!” reads an Epic post. “Carry your team with the brand new Heavy Assault Rifle.”
Epic Games has also added a new LTM, which continues the recent Halloween theme.
Team Terror is a big team-based event featuring the return of the Cube Monsters.
“Two teams battle it out while Cube Monsters add to the fun in this large team Limited Time Mode,” Epic explains.
NFL skins are also to be added to Battle Royale, while Balloon spawn rates have been reduced.
The Fortnite update 6.22 patch notes in full…
BATTLE ROYALE
LIMITED TIME EVENT: TEAM TERROR
Summary
• Monsters have invaded the Battle Royale island! Two teams will battle it out as Cube Monsters monsters join the fight. Defeat the other team to earn a Victory Royale.
Mode Details
• Two teams of 32 players. Eliminate the other team to win.
• Monster spawners are scattered throughout the map and also appear each time the storm closes in to a new circle.
• Monsters can drop weapons or ammo when destroyed. Gold monsters and monster spawners drop Legendary items when destroyed.
• Farming resources increased 75% over default.
• Increased floor loot spawn likelihood by 15%.
• Floor loot spawns double ammo.
• Ammo boxes spawn triple ammo.
• Chests spawn double ammo & consumables.
• Supply drops spawn double ammo, and an extra consumable, resource drop and trap.
LIMITED TIME EVENT: BLITZ!
Summary
• Blitz is a faster-paced version of Battle Royale. The match begins with the storm moving towards the island, and the delay…
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