Epic Games have released the patch notes for version 4.3 (Content Update). This update sees the introduction of the Stink Bomb, an item which will explode into a cloud on impact and slowly damage anyone inside.

WHAT’S THAT SMELL!?

GENERAL

LIMITED TIME MODE: FINAL FIGHT: TEAMS OF 20

Summary

Survive the countdown! The Storm Circles give players more room to hunt down opponents. The final circle triggers a countdown timer; when the time is up, the team with the most players remaining wins. In this LTM, teams can tie for the Victory Royale!

Mode Details

• Final Fight plays similar to standard Battle Royale, but instead of the Storm circles closing all the way, the Storm stops after the 3rd circle.
• When the circles have finished closing in, the final countdown timer will begin.
• The remaining teams will battle it out until the timer expires.
• The team with the most players remaining at the end of the timer wins!
• In the event of a tie, the two (or more) teams tied for the lead win the match.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

• Stink Bomb added.
  • Creates a stinky cloud that deals 5 damage every half-second within the cloud.
  • 9-second duration.
  • Epic rarity.
  • Can be found from floor loot, chests, and Vending Machines.
  • Loot in stacks of 3 with a maximum stack of 5.
• Increased the reload time of the Rocket Launcher based on rarity.
  • Rare from 2.3 seconds to 2.8.
  • Epic from 2.185 seconds to 2.66.
  • Legendary from 2.07 to 2.52.
• The maximum number of unloaded Rocket Ammo that can be held has been changed to 12.

Bug Fixes

• Enemy built structures are no longer lit up by the thermal scope.
• Cozy Campfires are now lit by the thermal scope.

GAMEPLAY

Bug Fixes

• Back Bling no longer appears detached from players at a distance.
• Fixed the two intersecting busses on the starting island.

PERFORMANCE

• Fixed performance issues on Switch related to frequently called time functions during gameplay (especially when skydiving).
• Level streaming optimization to smooth out some hitches during skydiving on Switch.

AUDIO

Bug Fixes

• The music for the Fresh emote has been re-added.
• Fixed attenuation of Supply Drop opening sound so it doesn’t sound like it’s right next to players even if it’s opened far away.
• The Clinger explosion sound now plays properly if detonated directly next to you on iOS/Switch platforms.

UI

• Added the “Net Debug Stats” HUD UI option for Xbox.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a crash that could happen after buying items in the Item Shop.
• When using styleable outfits, your last saved version will always appear in the locker preview.