Epic Games have announced a brand new update that’ll go live today v25.20 (3.96). Here are the early patch notes for the latest release.
It’s been a few weeks since Epic Games released the last major Fortnite update with employees being given a few weeks off during summer.
However, we did see the release of a couple of hotfix updates over the past few weeks. The summer escape event hotfix introduced new features, challenges, and free cosmetic items to unlock.
A week later, Epic released the Slap Splash item along with two new reality augments; Splash Party and Roaming Redeploy.
However, players have been waiting for the next major release after what many have called the worst Summer event Epic Games has ever released.
Thankfully, Epic Games announced that the 25.20 Fortnite update would be released today, July 26th, 2023. Here are the early patch notes.
Are The Fortnite Servers Down Right Now – When Will They Be Back Up 26th July 2023
When Epic Games releases a new major Fortnite update, the servers go down for scheduled maintenance, and today’s 3.96 update is no different.
The release of the 25.20 update means that the Fortnite servers will be brought offline in order to prepare them for the latest release.
Epic stated on the Fortnite Status account that the servers will go down at 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST / 10 AM CEST with matchmaking being disabled shortly beforehand.
Here’s the official tweet announcing downtime:
There’s never any information in regards to how long the Fortnite servers will be offline for scheduled maintenance.
However, based on the last few releases, we’d guess that the servers will be down for roughly two hours and will be back up at roughly 6 AM ET / 11 AM BST / 12 PM CEST.
We’ll update this section of the article when the servers are officially back online.
25.20 Fortnite Download File Size
When the 3.96 (25.20) update is available to download, we’ll list the size of the patch for each platform below:
- PS4
- PS5
- PC
- Xbox Series S|X
- Nintendo Switch
- Android
Be sure to check back fifteen minutes after downtime.
Fortnite 3.96 (25.20) Update Early Patch Notes
Before the release of a major update, leakers will have already tweeted information on what players can expect in terms of new content.
However, nothing major was leaked from the last patch update so for the most part, it’s not known what to expect in the 3.96 update.
We do however know that there will be a Futurama x Fortnite collaboration as a teaser was released yesterday to announce the latest crossover.
We don’t know the full contents of the collaboration but that will change once the YouTube premiere for Fortnite x Futurama releases at 10 AM BST.
Leaks suggest a Fry, Bender, and Leela skins will be coming to the game along with Mind-Control Parasite and Nibbler back blings.
Apart from that, we should see some new augment realities being added to the game and possibly a Futurama POI being added to the map.
Edit: official patch notes below
Three new Outfits (and matching accessories) are available now in the Item Shop:
BENDER BENDING RODRÍGUEZ OUTFIT AND ACCESSORIES
The Bender Bending Rodríguez Outfit includes the Universe 1 Bender alt Style and the Ben Rodríguez Back Bling. The Unbendable Girder Pickaxe is available in the Shop too!
PHILIP J. FRY OUTFIT AND ACCESSORIES
This Outfit includes the Universe 1 Fry alt Style and Hypnotoad Back Bling. Also available in the Shop, harvest with the Giant Nutcracker Pickaxe.
TURANGA LEELA OUTFIT AND ACCESSORIES
The Turanga Leela Outfit includes the Universe 1 Leela alt Style and Nibbler Back Bling. The Solid Gold Fiddle Pickaxe is also available in the Shop!
PLANET EXPRESS SHIP GLIDER AND ZOIDBERG SCUTTLE EMOTE
There are more accessories to pair with the Outfits! Check out the Planet Express Ship Glider and Zoidberg Scuttle Emote in the Item Shop.
BENDER’S SHINY METAL RAYGUN
On the Island ‘til v25.30, Bender’s Shiny Metal Raygun can be found from the ground, or from Bender himself if you have the Bars. Fire an infinite supply of plasma with this weapon — but be careful because it’ll overheat and need to cool down if you fire too much at once!
MORE IN V25.20: MAMMOTH PISTOL
Like an ancient beast, the new Mammoth Pistol is big and powerful and at home in the Wilds. It’s a large-caliber, single-shot pistol that uses heavy ammo, meaning it’ll deliver a crushing blow if you land a shot!
Mammoth Pistols can be found not only in the Wilds but across the whole Island. Get one from the ground, Chests, Holo-Chests, or a flying drone.
AUGMENT YOUR PISTOL GAME
Timely for the Mammoth Pistol’s unleashing, v25.20 brings the Pistol Recycle Reality Augment! Activate this new Reality Augment and your Pistol shots will have a chance to cost 0 ammo.
Save your ammo!
Alongside Pistol Recycle, the Desperate Reload Reality Augment has been unvaulted! With this Reality Augment, your Pistols will reload faster when reloaded with an empty clip.
MORE HOPE WITH A SCOPE
In addition to the Pistol-related Reality Augments, Scoped Salvo makes its debut in v25.20! Activate Scoped Salvo for your scoped weapons to have increased damage (but a decreased fire rate).
LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN UNVAULTED
Turn the battle back to your direction with the Lever Action Shotgun! This unvaulted weapon can be found from the ground, regular and Rare Chests, Holo-Chests, a flying drone, or claiming a POI.
To accommodate the return of the Lever Action Shotgun, the Maven Auto Shotgun is now currently only obtainable from Characters.
We’ll update this article during downtime with any leaks for the new content released in the 25.20 update.
