Epic Games seems to manage to release a new Fortnite patch each and every week, and this one is no different. The latest update for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile is out new in the form of content update 7.40. This expands on the recent 7.40 patch with a small number of but notable selection of new additions. The most significant of these is an item--the Driftboard--that has been delayed for months, alongside a pair of new Limited-Time Modes, one of which is tied to that new item. Here's what's new and the full patch notes. Undoubtedly the biggest addition is the Driftboard, which was originally announced late last year but never made it into the game. It lets players "catch air, perform tricks, and imagine whole new ways to use the Driftboard in Creative mode." The Driftboard is only a "limited-time item," and we don't know how long it will stick around for. Whatever the case, you can do a variety of things while riding--fire your weapons, use consumables, loot, and revive allies--but you can't build. You'll find Driftboards located "all around the map." The new Driftin' LTM is an opportunity to make good use of the Driftboard, as it has a racing element to its gameplay. [Update: In response to negative feedback, Epic has decided to pull the mode for the time being. It won't be gone for long, however, as it says in a tweet that it will "return in the next few days" once it's made some unspecified changes. In its place is Team Rumble, where you'll still be able to find the Driftboard.] If you're after something a little more chaotic, Catch mode removes all guns, but leaves in grenades and other items that can be thrown at enemies. Take a look at the full patch notes below to see all the new content coming to Fortnite's battle royale mode. You can head to the official Fortnite website to see what's new with the Save The World and Creative modes. Presumably to compensate for the addition of the Driftboard, two other movement-focused items--Gliders and Balloons--are now less likely to spawn as floor loot. Dual Pistols are also now less likely to be found as floor loot. Fortnite Season 8 is quickly approaching and although it remains unclear what Epic has in store for players, it seems the transition is going to have a big impact on the island. Players have been reporting earthquakes for a few weeks now and, more recently, cracks in the island have started to appear. It could be that Epic is planning to break off chunks of the landmass to mix things up a bit. Although Season 7's challenges have come to an end, there are now Overtime Challenges to do. They're quite easy and completing 13 of them will unlock a free Fortnite Season 8 Battle Pass. The Overtime Challenges are currently set to expire on February 27, which has led to speculation that Season 8 could begin on February 28, though Epic hasn't officially confirmed this. Take a look at our complete Fortnite Season 7 challenges roundup if you still have outstanding challenges from the current season. The roundup compiles all the tips and guides we've written for Season 7's tricker challenges, so you can use it to get them done quickly. Fortnite Content Update 7.40 Patch Notes Limited Time Mode: Driftin' Summary Gear up and grab a Driftboard from a Red Supply Drop, meet up with your team, then race to eliminate the enemies. Last team standing wins! Mode Details Two teams of 32 players. All Chests and Ammo Boxes have been removed. Red Supply Drops fall all over the map, each containing a Driftboard, weapons, and ammo. Health and Shields slowly regenerate when riding on a Driftboard. Limited Time Mode: Catch! Summary In this mode, all guns have been removed. The only weapons are grenades and other items that can be thrown or tossed. Get in there and throw the enemies back to the lobby! Available grenades/items: Smoke Grenades Clingers Remote Explosives Port-a-Forts Impulse Grenades Shockwave Grenades Mode Details: Chest spawns and Floor Spawns set to 100. Can only get consumables out of Chests, Floor Loot, and Supply Drops. Increase Supply Drops throughout the game. Faster circle times. Increased drop stack counts. Weapons + Items<doc-sep>Finally, after last year’s delay, the developers at Epic Games have implemented the Driftboard into Fortnite. Originally slated for a December arrival alongside Season 7, the Driftboard is the latest vehicle to be added into the game. Epic Games explained a few months back that “we’ve decided to hold the release of this new vehicle to make some final quality of life changes and other polish improvements.” The trailer above showcases the vehicle in action, alongside a new time mode, called “driftin,’” that sees two teams of 32 ride around on boards trying to kill each other. The vehicle will be implemented into Battle Royale, Fortnite Creative, and Save the World, however, both the Driftboard and its new time mode will only be available for a limited time. You can watch the Driftboard in action above, then check out the full patch notes for version 7.40 of Fortnite. In other gaming news, check out the trailer for Resident Evil 2’s new “Ghost Survivors” DLC.<doc-sep>Fortnite season 7 opened with a teaser for the Driftboard, and days before the end of the season, Epic has finally released the item. While the hovering snowboard may be the star of this week’s content update, it isn’t the only change. Epic is also releasing a couple of limited time game modes, one that also involves the Driftboard, and another that removes all the guns from the game and lets players play a deadly game of dodgeball using only grenades. There are also a few minor changes coming with this update, like reduced spawn rates for certain items. Balloons, gliders, and dual pistols will all spawn less often as floor loot. You can still get them out of chests as frequently as before. For a look at all the changes coming to Fortnite with the patch v7.40 content update, the full notes are below. Weapons and Items Driftboard Use weapons or consumables as you ride the slopes. Boost past the competition with electrifying speed. Loot and revive downed allies. All without ever getting off the Driftboard! Building is not possible while on the Driftboard. Can be found scattered all around the map. Reduced availability of Balloons from Floor Loot from 1.08% to 0.73%. Reduced availability of Gliders from Floor Loot from 1.85% to 1.2%. Reduced availability of Dual Pistols from Floor Loot from 1.39% to 0.66%. Limited Time Mode: Driftin’ Mode Details Two teams of 32 players. All Chests and Ammo Boxes have been removed. Red Supply Drops fall all over the map, each containing a Driftboard, weapons, and ammo. Health and Shields slowly regenerate when riding on a Driftboard. Limited Time Mode: Catch! Available items and grenades: Smoke Grenades Clingers Remote Explosives Port-a-Forts Impulse Grenades Shockwave Grenades Mode details:<doc-sep>
The snow may be subsiding, but Fortnite finally has its snowboard. After a delay late last year, developer Epic has finally introduced the “driftboard” to the game, the latest in a growing list of vehicles, which includes planes and quadcrashers. The board was originally expected back in December along with the debut of Fortnite season 7, but Epic explained that “we’ve decided to hold the release of this new vehicle to make some final quality of life changes and other polish improvements.” For those who have been patiently waiting, you’ll only be able to experience the board for a limited time — based on the trailer above — but it looks like it’ll be a blast while it does last. Epic has even introduced a new limited time mode called “driftin’” where two teams of 32 ride around on boards trying to eliminate each other. Expect your Twitter and Instagram feeds to be full of people pulling off wild tricks and stylish kills. In addition to battle royale, the driftboard is also being added to Fortnite Creative and Save the World. The update comes as part of path 7.40 for the battle royale game, which includes a number of other smaller changes, most notably a mode called “catch” that eliminates guns, forcing players to only use throwables like grenades and clingers. You can check out the full patch notes here. Meanwhile, Fortnite’s island is also cracking due to a series of earthquakes in the lead-up to season 8, so be careful out on the slopes.