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Fortnite: Runners Is Here!
Fortnite: Runners Is Here!

Fortnite: Runners Is Here!

Extract. Survive. Repeat! Choose a Sprite before each match for a Sprite Power, and rescue more during a match to build your Collection. Take movement to new levels with the Seven Slider, unleash explosive rounds with the Chaos Exploder Rifle, and more!

Secure the Win With Sprites!
Secure the Win With Sprites!

Secure the Win With Sprites!

Equip a Sprite before each match for a unique Sprite Power, like threat tracking or shield regeneration. Level them up through eliminations, opening chests, and reviving teammates for stronger effects, and secure new Sprites at Extraction Sites to build your Collection!

Gear Up Like a Runner!
Gear Up Like a Runner!

Gear Up Like a Runner!

Get the drop on opponents with the Seven Slider, which unlocks high-speed slides with slow-motion and increased accuracy when aiming while sliding. Master new weapons like the Chaos Exploder Rifle with rounds that detonate on contact, the triple-barreled Extending Focus Shotgun for up close eliminations, and more!

Baba Yaga Hits the Scene
Baba Yaga Hits the Scene

Baba Yaga Hits the Scene

The unstoppable hitman has joined the fight. Take down enemies with John Wick’s signature precision and style. Battle Pass owners can unlock the John Wick Outfit and rescue his dog in Battle Royale to earn a Sidekick!

Mastery Monday Live Now
Mastery Monday Live Now

Mastery Monday Live Now

Mastery Monday runs until 9:00 AM ET on Tuesday. Find Legendary and Mythic Sprites more often, earn double Sprite Dust, and level up Sprites twice as fast. Stellar Sprites await your Collection!

FortHub Patch Analysis

Community sourced
⚔️

Weapons & Items

  • AR damage adjusted: 32 → 34
  • Shotgun spread reduced by 8%
  • New Mythic added to POI loot pool
  • Medkit heal speed +0.5s
  • Shield Potion max carry: 3 → 4
🗺️

Map & POIs

  • New named location northeast
  • Storm circle timing adjusted late game
  • Vault locations rotated
  • Chest spawn rates up at 4 locations
  • New vehicle spawn points added
🛡️

Balance Changes

  • Build placement speed +12ms
  • Edit reset normalized across modes
  • Sprint speed adjusted in build
  • Fall damage recalculated
  • Swimming speed +15%
🐛

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed crash entering vehicles at speed
  • Resolved audio desync on hit markers
  • Fixed skin animation glitch on emote end
  • Corrected incorrect item descriptions
  • Fixed lobby music on game start

FortHub patch analysis is community-sourced and unofficial. For confirmed changes, check the official Epic Games patch notes. Numbers may vary.

Version History

Hotfix
v34.30
Jun 4, 2026
Weapon balance + storm timing
LATEST
Update
v34.20
May 21, 2026
New POI + battle pass quests
Hotfix
v34.10
May 7, 2026
Performance + bug fixes
Season
v34.00
Apr 22, 2026
Chapter 6 Season 3 launch
Hotfix
v33.30
Apr 2, 2026
Ranked mode adjustments
Update
v33.20
Mar 18, 2026
Spring event + new LTMs

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