When is the next Fortnite update? When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks UPDATE ONE: Having skipped the usual date and time for Fortnite update 4.5 to go live, Epic Games have now confirmed when they will be performing server maintenance. It has now been confirmed that the new Playground Mode patch will be going live tomorrow, June 27. "Play in the v4.5 update tomorrow, June 27. Be the first to get your boots on the Ground," a message from the development team teases. Fortnite Downtime is scheduled to begin at 4am Eastern Time, which means the Battle Royale servers will be offline at around 9am, BST. As mentioned above, the game will be offline for a short period tomorrow to make way for update 4.5, which will need to be downloaded by everyone. ORIGINAL: Most players are expecting a new update to be released for Fortnite Battle Royale, which will also mean extensive downtime. Season 4 has seen most patches released on Tuesday, so June 26 seems like a good bet for the launch date. More buzz is surrounding Fortnite update 4.5, given that it includes the long awaited Playground Mode, which promises to provide new ways to play the popular title. Fans will essentially get to explore the island with a small team of friends, without having to worry about being taken out. As the name suggests, Playground Mode will allow gamers to go about their business, with extra resources spawning to help with build projects.<doc-sep>Fortnite is getting a practice mode called Playground this week When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks UPDATE 2: Fortnite update 4.5 patch notes have been revealed in full. As predicted, the new update adds Playground mode and makes a variety of building changes. You can check out the full list of patch notes at this link. UPDATE: Fortnite update 4.5 may have been delayed, but Epic has re-introduced shopping carts. "Race away from the Storm! Shopping Carts have been re-enabled," reads an Epic tweet. ORIGINAL: Fortnite Battle Royale fans are waiting for update 4.5 to drop on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC and iOS devices. The next major Fortnite update is scheduled to be released on the morning of June 26. And based on the early patch notes, update 4.5 is going to be a big one for Battle Royale fans. Undoubtedly the biggest new addition is the Playground LTM, which serves as a practice mode of sorts. As Epic explains, Playground v1 will launch with some adjusted settings for players looking to practice. "Battle and build to your heart's content with an extended period of time to roam around the map as well as increased resource generation," reads an Epic blog post. "All treasure chests and ammo crates will be spawned, try droppin’ in different spots and scope out the loot. It's particularly useful for players wishing to improve their building skills, and anybody yet to try out rare gadgets and weapons.<doc-sep>Dusty Divot, Tilted Towers, and the villain's lair near Snobby Shores might be altered soon. The Fortnite: Battle Royale map might receive some huge changes in an upcoming update. Dusty Divot, Tilted Towers, and the villain's lair on the mountain near Snobby Shores could all be altered in update 4.5. IGN has been updating an image of the Fortnite map—and it seems like these three areas in particular might look slightly different following the next in-game patch. Image via [Epic Games](https://fortniteinsider.com/fortnite-map-changes-for-v4-5-dusty-tilted-rocket-update/) Dusty Divot, formerly known as Dusty Depot, was the main target of the meteor strike at the start of season four. But as the season has progressed, trees and foliage have begun to sprout up in this area. Based on IGN's map, it looks like even more trees and wildlife will be added to Dusty Divot in the upcoming update. Image via [Epic Games](https://fortniteinsider.com/fortnite-map-changes-for-v4-5-dusty-tilted-rocket-update/) A meteor also hit Tilted Towers heading into season four—although it didn't do nearly as much damage as the one that struck Dusty Depot. A crater could be seen near the middle of Tilted Towers, but this area has been developing throughout the season. It now seems like some kind of building or structure is filling in this part of Tilted Towers. It isn't completely clear what's coming to the area where the crater struck, however. Image via [Epic Games](https://fortniteinsider.com/fortnite-map-changes-for-v4-5-dusty-tilted-rocket-update/) Finally, there's been a lot of speculation about the rocket in the villain's lair on the mountain near Snobby Shores. But according to IGN's map, the rocket might not be in the station by the time the next update goes live in Fortnite. Related: Fortnite's televisions warn of a "launch" when players change their PC or console's date and time None of these potential map changes have been confirmed by Epic Games, however. Fortnite fans will have to patiently wait to see what the in-game map looks like after the upcoming update goes live next week. H/T Fortnite Insider<doc-sep>
Fortnite update 4.5 is expected to go live on Tuesday, and, if a leak from IGN 's interactive map is any indication, it looks like Dusty Divot, Tilted Towers and the Villain's Lair at Snobby Shores will undergo some pretty significant changes soon. Dusty Divot: Dusty Divot was famously destroyed by a Meteor at the start of Season 4, but the crater area is slowly starting to fill in. Instead of being the dirt-filled hole we know, this version of it features clearly defined buildings in its center and trees along its outside edge. As construction continues, we'll get a clearer picture of what the new locale will be. Tilted Towers: Tilted Towers currently has a small crater in its southwest corner, but that will be filled in with this new building when 4.5 goes live. It's hard to tell what this structure truly is, but it's yet another sign of big changes heading into Season 5. The Missing Rocket: Last but not least, we see that the Rocket on the Villain's Lair outside of Snobby Shores is clearly missing. Data mines from earlier in the week suggest other players will be able to launch the Rocket by pressing a button. However, we're still not sure how this tweak affects gameplay. Can the Rocket be launched at any time during a Battle Royale match to kill players in its path? Is the Rocket related to a limited-time modes like the ones leaked earlier this week ? It's a possibility! The changes discussed here very much jive with leaks that were proven correct at the start of Season 4. Following the destruction of Dusty Depot, Epic has enjoyed blowing up parts of the Battle Royale map so players can watch the construction as it happens. As we inch closer to Season 5 and a new major event, we're starting to see some of the map's less stable spots become occupied. The question that remains, however, is which locations will be impacted by the start of the next story. Not much else is known about update 4.5 beyond its projected Tuesday release date and a promised fix for the second coming of the Shopping Cart glitch. We'll discuss any developments on items or weapons as that news becomes available. Fortnite is in early access across PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC and iOS. The 4.5 update will feature these changes on all platforms. What are your thoughts on the latest update to the Battle Royale map? Which new item would you like to see in Fortnite 4.5? Tell us in the comments section!