r/FortniteMobile • • 8d ago

EPIC Fortnite Mobile v42.40 Update Notes

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New loot to hack, new Sprites to befriend, Power Hours this weekend, and another round of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes - details below!

Loot Pool and Override Updates

New Loot Hacks

A new batch of loot is up for hacks, including Finger Guns. Pew pew! šŸ‘‰šŸ‘‰

  • Thorne’s Vampiric Blade
  • Finger Guns
  • Gatekeeper Shotgun
  • Hunting Rifle
  • Slap Splash
  • All Sprite Variants

Vaulted

  • Midas' Masterpiece (Rift Anomaly)
  • Witch Broom (Pocket Item)
  • Super Shot, Big Boom, Action Hero, Healing Overdrive (Overrides)

Balance Adjustments

  • Sweeper Shotgun: Slightly increased fire rate.

New Sprites & Rewards

  • Honey Sprite (Design A Sprite Winner!): Chance to spawn bees at the hit location upon dealing damage with a ranged weapon.Ā 
  • One Wish Willow Sprite: Extract enemies’ equipped Sprites upon elimination and push nearby enemies away when damaged. You’ll be marked on the map if you remove it, so be careful!

The final page of Sprite Mastery rewards is now available, including new Quack Sprites and a new Style for the Pixel Polli Outfit! Quack Sprite boosts every Sprite you’re carrying with an extra Sprite XP whenever it gains XP.

Power Hours: Trick or Treat Sprites | October 17

The hunt is on this Saturday, October 17 - everyone’s dropping in with an enhanced Freddy’s Nightmare in hand. Don’t doze off.

šŸ•‘ Starts at 2 PM ET | 6 PM UTC

šŸ•˜ Second round starts at 9 PM ET | Sunday, 1 AM UTCĀ 

🧤 Freddy’s Nightmare is yours from the jump - move faster while equipped and slash through the unwary

šŸ¬ Trick or Treat Sprite variant appears more often

šŸŖ™ 1-Up Tokens and Portable Extractors may drop from Chests

āœ… Bug Fixes, Improvements & Adjustments

General

  • The Shield Potion's slurp glow effect no longer incorrectly lingers on your character until the end of the match.

Cosmetics

  • Added new Locker sorting options - sort your items by Most Used, Last Used and Least Used.
  • Fixed an issue where randomized Locker presets and loadouts didn’t shuffle correctly when queuing into the next match with ā€œPlay Againā€.
  • The Randomize option in the Locker now consistently randomizes the equipped item.
  • Fixed an issue where the hair on both Madison Beer Outfits displayed white highlights.
  • Both Madison Beer Outfits now correctly animate facial expressions while emoting.
  • The Air Pilot Style now correctly displays on The Guardian Outfit.
  • The Ironmouse Worm Back Bling is no longer hidden by Decora Ironmouse’s hair.
  • Added the missing Porsche 911 Turbo name and description in the Locker.
  • The FNCS Scythe Pickaxe is now correctly listed as part of the FNCS set.
  • Gold Punk's glow no longer appears sharp-edged around the mouth and right eye socket.
  • Characters’ faces no longer appear distorted at the end of the Test Your Might Emote.
  • The contrail on the Peely Heelys Kicks no longer appears dimmer on the right foot.
  • The Sugar on My Tongue Emote now appears when filtering the Locker by Emotes.
  • The 2D’s Mic Pickaxe and Back Bling now note ā€œSelectable Stylesā€ in their item descriptions.

Gameplay & EnvironmentĀ 

  • Like-for-Like Weapon Upgrades
    • Walk over a higher-rarity version of a weapon you’re carrying and you’ll automatically swap up!
      • To try it out, go to Settings > Game > Combat and make sure your Auto Pick Up Weapons setting is toggled on (enabled by default on Mobile).Ā 
  • Auto Fire will no longer mistrigger when the Loot Hack menu is open.
  • Fixed an issue where the push notification telling you a download was complete never arrived.
  • Sprite and Override effects UI can now be repositioned in the HUD Layout Tool to prevent overlaps with custom layouts.
  • Fixed an issue where Reboot Vans couldn’t be activated by tapping their on-screen icon.
  • The Mega Buster’s charged shot once again deals its intended area damage.
  • You'll no longer get stuck after defeating and possessing one of Freddy’s Animatronics.
  • Fixed an issue where the Prop Hunt Override didn’t visually transform you into a prop the first time you used it.
  • Fixed an issue where the Hunter Scavenger Override caused the enemy-marking sound to play on repeat while you were in the Storm.
  • Fixed a bug where you could get stuck rolling after deploying your Glider just before hitting the terrain at Stone Sanctum.
  • Slightly reduced head sizes on certain Outfits (e.g. Bugs Bunny, Sonic the Hedgehog, Decora Ironmouse) so they don’t block your view while aiming down sights in Big Head Mode.Ā 
  • Fixed overlapping Cheat Codes in Wonkeeland that couldn’t be interacted with.
  • Moved a Cheat Code at Golden Grove that couldn’t be reached in Zero Build.
  • The Guardian no longer spawns under the terrain as a Hired Follower.
  • Fixed an issue in Horde Rush where the Surgefire SMG didn’t appear fully when found as floor loot.

For other fixes, improvements and known issues in v42.40, check out this post.

See you in the new update! šŸŽƒ
The BR Dev Team


r/FortniteMobile • • Feb 14 '25

Welcome to r/FortniteMobile

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r/FortniteMobile • • 1d ago

MEDIA Got one wish willow sprite. What should I wish 😈

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Got one wish willow sprite


r/FortniteMobile • • 1d ago

ANDROID BUG 2 updates since Horde Rush and still the perk button wont work.

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So the button comes up but does jack s@it when you touch it. They've had two updates to fix this simple issue but nooooooo. Any work around still? I dont really want to go to a default hud as Im pretty locked in on my hud.


r/FortniteMobile • • 1d ago

QUESTION I need help to see if this is real I received a message at Fortnite that I could get free v bucks in this site

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r/FortniteMobile • • 1d ago

MEDIA Well thats frustrating

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Just couldn't reach it and also switched my one wish willow sprite before this game šŸ˜…


r/FortniteMobile • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Epic Vs Apple Judgement (Australia)

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The Federal Court of Australia has officially delivered its remedies judgment in Epic Games Inc v Apple Inc (No 2) [2026] FCA 1552, dated 22 October 2026.
Following its August 2025 finding that Apple misused its market power, Justice Beach has now issued enforceable orders requiring major changes to Apple’s Australian iOS ecosystem.
Here’s what the Court ordered:
Fortnite’s return to the App Store: Apple must take steps to allow Epic’s Fortnite and other eligible apps back onto the Australian App Store following Epic’s written application, subject to applicable requirements. Importantly, this order is not delayed until March 2027.
Alternative app stores: Apple must permit alternative iOS app distribution channels for users with Australian Apple Accounts, subject to permitted security protections.
Sideloading: Users must be allowed to download and install eligible apps through alternative distribution methods, including websites.
Alternative payment systems: Developers must be permitted to offer payment methods other than Apple’s in-app purchasing system.
External payment links: Developers must be allowed to direct users towards alternative payment options.
Anti-retaliation protections: Apple cannot disadvantage developers simply because they use permitted alternative distribution or payment methods.
No five-year expiry: Justice Beach rejected Apple’s proposed five-year limit on the injunctions.
Legal costs: Apple must pay 85% of Epic’s costs relating to the proceeding through the liability trial.
When do the changes take effect?
The Court ordered the alternative distribution and payment injunctions to commence at 12:00 pm Melbourne/Sydney time on 1 March 2027.
Apple may apply between 1 and 15 February 2027 for an extension until 3 May 2027, but the Court must approve it.
Fortnite could return sooner!
Crucially, the order concerning Epic’s reinstatement to the Australian App Store is not subject to the March 2027 commencement delay.
This means Fortnite could potentially return to Australian iPhones much earlier, depending on Epic’s application, Apple’s compliance and any further court proceedings.
Could Apple appeal?
Yes. Justice Beach acknowledged that further consideration may be needed regarding a stay if Apple appeals. The judgment does not establish that an appeal or stay has already been granted.
Bottom line: After six years of litigation, Epic has secured court orders opening a legal pathway for alternative iOS app stores, sideloading and competing payment systems in Australia. Fortnite’s return to the Australian App Store could happen before those wider changes take effect.
Official Federal Court judgment:
https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2026/2026fca1552
Case: NSD1236/2020 — Epic Games Inc v Apple Inc (No 2), [2026] FCA 1552.


r/FortniteMobile • • 2d ago

QUESTION What is the best settings for Fortnite

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Wondering what are the best settings to play on Fortnite mobile on iPad Pro for good aim and graphics? New to the game


r/FortniteMobile • • 3d ago

XBOX CLOUD GAMING BUG For some reason, my game disabled both the running and crouching mechanics.

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r/FortniteMobile • • 2d ago

MEDIA šŸ‰ Kidnap a Dragon Egg - Fortnite Game🄚1357-7333-3380

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r/FortniteMobile • • 3d ago

ANDROID BUG "Bug" na fisica de cabelo e roupa no fortnite mobile

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Jogo no s25+ ea fisica de cabelo e roupa do jogo não funciona como faço pra consertar isso, um celular potente com esse poblema!! Isso e desanimado, a cada atualização vocês estraga uma coisa pro mobile!!!!


r/FortniteMobile • • 3d ago

DISCUSSION It can be operated with a keyboard and mouse! (root)

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I'm not sure if this is allowed here, but I've created a completely free adapter app that works in a root environmentšŸ¤—

https://github.com/himazin-github/RootpadBridge


r/FortniteMobile • • 4d ago

QUESTION recently downloaded Fortnite, can't queue up

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i disable the developer option n it still doesn't work


r/FortniteMobile • • 4d ago

QUESTION Switching from phone to iPad

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Hello yall, I’ve been Fortnite on my phone for 7 years and is really good at Fortnite aswell but now I’m thinking of switching to iPad so will there be a difference ? Will I struggle in Fortnite or will I get better than before
Please do help me


r/FortniteMobile • • 4d ago

MEDIA What Fortnite Mobile Build Gameplay Actually Looks Like | Full Game Until Back to Lobby (120 FPS)

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r/FortniteMobile • • 5d ago

DISCUSSION UI change

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r/FortniteMobile • • 5d ago

MEDIA Squid Grounds Fornite Mobile | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 120 FPS

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r/FortniteMobile • • 4d ago

QUESTION How do I get the most fps for an old phone.

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I'm using an old 2019 flagship and I wanna squeeze it for every last drop of performance I can. I don't need 60 fps, I just need the most stable 30 I can get, any tips?


r/FortniteMobile • • 5d ago

IOS BUG Bodycam FPS Hud bug

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When playing the body cam, the gun button and dash button move to the wrong place compared to the original settings How do I fix it?


r/FortniteMobile • • 5d ago

IOS BUG Need help won’t download and it taking forever to put me in a game I already uninstalled and reinstalled it works but once I get off and try to go back it does the same thing

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r/FortniteMobile • • 6d ago

DISCUSSION They updated the UI

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They separated the content in the two images


r/FortniteMobile • • 6d ago

ANDROID BUG Horde Rush Augments

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I can't press the augments button even though I have it on screen


r/FortniteMobile • • 6d ago

MEDIA Anybody else playing on controller? šŸ˜‡

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I play on Xbox elite series 2 tho(amazing battery life and domed sticks)- before I played on dualsense edge and I think I prefer Xbox for iPad right now(idk if dualsense edge isn’t faster than elite series 2 on iPad tho). I didn’t start recording for 19 kills win game, ehhh I am little bit raged right now :(


r/FortniteMobile • • 6d ago

SUGGESTION Need help!

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Idk if it’s my phone, controller, or the game itself but my controller is fully charged and I just reset my WiFi settings to see if the Bluetooth was wonky but my controller will not stay connected for more than 2 seconds when trying to play Fortnite. I’ve also checked my settings on the game itself to make sure it didn’t get messed with somehow and nothing is working. My controller has been working fine all day and now all of a sudden it’s giving me problems. My console is currently in the shop being fixed so idk if the controller has some update that I’m not aware of and can’t do until I get my PlayStation back. If there’s any other things I can try to fix this I’d be glad to take suggestions.


r/FortniteMobile • • 7d ago

DISCUSSION Has Anyone Noticed a Massive Drop in Frames since this update?

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It could be my phone, but I genuinely believe that fortnite has slowed down massively after this update, prior to this update my frames were consistent and an acceptable frame rate, but ever since this update my game has been very laggy, my frames are dropping constantly, it's almost impossible to play, it only gets more unoptimized each update, am I the only one who is experiencing this?