Epic Games have released the patch notes for today’s v9.41 content update, which includes a brand new weapon, the Storm Scout Sniper Rifle.
On Monday, Epic updated the in-game news feed to announce the arrival of a new weapon, the Storm Scout Sniper Rifle. The weapon was leaked by dataminers and was accidently added into creative.
Epic are also adding in birthday cakes and presents for the upcoming birthday event, which will begin tomorrow although no official announcement regarding the event has been made as of writing. Below you can check out the full patch notes for the update.
BATTLE ROYALE
WHAT’S NEW?
Storm Scout Sniper Rifle
Stay one step ahead of the Storm by scoping in to see it’s next location!
Birthday Presents
They say the best gifts are surprises. Open up these Legendary items commemorating Fortnite’s second birthday to see what loot awaits.
Birthday Cake
Celebrate another year of Fortnite with some Birthday Cake! Find this sweet treat around the map and get some Health & Shield.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Storm Scout Sniper Rifle
- The scope on this sniper rifle contains an embedded weather map that displays upcoming storm circles before they are revealed on the minimap.
- Available at Epic and Legendary Rarities.
- Damage: 81/85
- Headshot: 202/212
- 1.1 Rounds per second.
- Uses Heavy Ammo.
- Reload Speed: 2.84s/2.7s.
- Birthday Presents
- Available in Legendary Rarity.
- Can be found from Floor loot, Chests, Vending Machines, Supply Drops, and Llamas.
- Not available in Arena and Tournament playlists.
- Presents have six possible packages of loot.
- Birthday Cake
- Found around various POIs.
- Not available in Arena and Tournament playlists.
- Grants 5 Health and 5 Shield.
- Found around various POIs.
GAMEPLAY
- Overtime Challenges
- Unlock rewards and gain XP with the Season 9 Overtime Challenges. Jump in-game now for more details!
UI
- PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Streaming
- Drop into the Fortnite lobby to begin your viewing of the Fortnite World Cup Pro-Am and Finals… while playing the game! Get wins while you watch your favorite competitors do the same. For more information, check out our blog.
