Epic Games have released the second of three scheduled v7.10 content updates today. The Boom Box item has now been introduced to Fortnite, an item that was previously leaked and more added to the Creative Mode. Here are the patch notes for the update:
WHAT’S NEW?
Drop the bass with the newest item available in Battle Royale, the Boom Box! Crank the volume and toss it at enemy structures to tear down their defenses.
LIMITED TIME MODES
The 14 Days of Fortnite event will feature both new and returning LTMs. Large team modes switch every two days and small team modes rotate every 24 hours.
Log in each day at 9 AM ET(1400 UTC) to find out which modes are available to explore. Let us know which LTM is your favorite on our social channels!
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Boom Box
- Activate to create powerful blasts of music that deal structure damage in a large area!
- Newly built walls in the radius of the box are destroyed with every blast.
- Shoot the Boom Box to stop its effects.
CREATIVE
WHAT’S NEW?
Sculpt your masterpiece in Creative with 8 new Ice Castle Prefabs!
This is an early release so you may experience client crashes, loss of progress, or other unexpected errors.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Boom Box added to Creative Inventory Consumables
- Activate to create powerful blasts of music that deal structure damage in a large area!
- Newly built walls in the radius of the box are destroyed with every blast.
- Shoot the Boom Box to stop its effects.
PREFABS
- 8 Ice Castle Prefabs
- 5 Ice Castle Galleries including with and without snow
SAVE THE WORLD
WHAT’S NEW?
Pain Train Assault Rifle
Bring the pain with this heavy hitting assault rifle, available in the Weekly Store.
Tree of LIght Sword
Chop down Husks and stun enemies with the light from this melee weapon! Unlock this reward from Frostnite Weekly Challenges.
MISSIONS + SYSTEMS
- Weekly Frostnite Challenge Missions:
- Each week during the Frostnite event, there will be a new Weekly Challenge mission in the Frostnite zone.
- These zones include specially crafted challenges to push player’s skills using a variety of modifiers
- Weekly Frostnite Challenge 1: Slip Out
- Touching snow or ice will cause players to slide. Use building to your advantage!
- Weekly Frostnite Challenge 1 Quest rewards include:
- Challenge Banner 1
- Tree of Light Sword
- Snowflake Tickets
HEROES
- Crackshot Soldier available as a quest reward from 14 Days of Fortnite.
- A Legendary variant of the Rescue Trooper subclass.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- The Cocoa .45 Pistol will be available on the Weekly Store
- A silenced pistol with projectiles that bounce off walls and pass through enemies.
- Available in the Weekly Store from December 26 at 7 PM ET until January 2 at 7 PM ET.
- The Snowball Launcher will be available as a quest reward from the 14 Days of Fortnite
- Lobs icy grenades that damage and knockback groups of enemies in a moderate radius.
