UPDATE: Fortnite update 31.00 is available to download on all platforms. While the game remains offline for server maintenance, fans can download and install the latest update. The news was confirmed by Epic Games on X: “You can now begin downloading the new Fortnite v31.00 update on all platforms.

“As previously mentioned, patch sizes are larger than usual with this release. Please keep install times in mind while preparing for the launch of Chapter 5 Season 4 – ABSOLUTE DOOM!”

ORIGINAL: Fortnite fans are counting down to the release of Chapter 5, Season 4 on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox, PC, Android and Switch. The new Fortnite season will make its debut on the morning of August 16, but only after a lengthy period of server downtime on all platforms. The servers will be taken offline at around 4am BST UK time and are likely to remain down until around 10am BST. On the plus side, while the servers are down, you can at least download and install update 31.00. With file sizes likely to be bigger than usual, downloading the update early means you’ll be able to jump into the action the moment the servers come back online. And judging by all the hype from Epic Games, the Season 4 update will be well worth checking out.

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As you can see from the patch notes below, the new Fortnite season will add lots of Marvel characters and items to Battle Royale.

New Battle Pass characters include Doctor Doom and Gwenpool, as well as new variants for Wolverine and Captain America.

Various Mythic weapons and Marvel-themed items will also join Fortnite throughout the course of the season.

This includes Captain America’s Shield, Peelyverine’s Claws and Gwenpool’s Blades, as well as new sniper rifles, pistols and lots more.

Needless to say, Epic Games will also make a host of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes, not only in Battle Royale, but also for the likes of Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, Creative and LEGO Fortnite.

You can check out the Fortnite update 31.00 patch notes below.

Fortnite update 31.00 patch notes…

Battle Pass skins:

• Gwenpool

• War Machine

• Peelverine

• Emma Frost

• Shuri

• Mysterio

• Captain Jonesy

• Doctor Doom

Points of Interest:

• Castle Doom

• Doomstadt

• The Raft

Mythics and Weapons:

• Captain America’s Shield

• Peelyverine’s Claws

• Gwenpool’s Blades

• Shuri’s Mythics

• Iron Man’s Gloves

• Stark Industries Energy Rifle

• War Machine’s Jetpack

• War Machine’s Turret

Bug Fixes:

GENERAL

• Cel-shaded Outfits are visually distorted

– In-game Cell-shaded outfits will look distorted and not accurate

• “Stand and Fight” not playing.

– The “Stand and Fight” Lobby Track has no audio when previewing or equipping.

BATTLE ROYALE

• Players may get stuck in “Toggle Walk” mode at times.

– Sometimes, players may see their character stuck in the “Toggle Walk” mode while trying to run or swim at an intended pace. Sprinting is not affected.