Fortnite 5.30 Update Update Is Live With New Patch Notes

Epic is getting ready to roll out another update for Fortnite. Patch v5.30 is slated to arrive for all platforms--PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, and mobile--tomorrow, August 23, and it will introduce another new item in Battle Royale mode. [Update: The new patch is live, bringing with it the Rift-to-Go and more.]

As usual, the update will be preceded by a round of maintenance, which is scheduled to begin early in the morning at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST. Epic hasn't estimated how long the maintenance will last, but during this time servers will be taken offline, so you won't be able to jump into any Battle Royale matches until the maintenance period is complete.

Epic also hasn't confirmed what new item will be available as part of the 5.30 update, but Fortnite's in-game New Updates feed lists one called the Rift-to-Go as "coming soon," hinting that it will be tomorrow's addition to the game's growing arsenal. Its accompanying description reads: "A rift you carry in your pocket! Teleport above your current location and glide down."

In the meantime, players only have a little more time to take part in Fortnite's most recent limited-time modes, Soaring 50s and Sniper Shootout. Both are scheduled to end on August 23, making this your last chance to participate in either before they leave the rotation. Soaring 50s is a new take on 50v50 mode with many more Launch Pads, Boost Pads, and Impulse Grenades, while Sniper Shootout only features one type of weapon: sniper rifles.

While Fortnite's new update is on the way very soon, the next batch of weekly challenges will arrive a little later than usual. Epic announced on Twitter that Week 7's challenges will roll out on Friday, August 24, instead of Thursday like they normally do. The developer didn't explain the reason for this delay. Until then, you can find guides for all of the missions available in the game right now in our complete Season 5 challenge guide.

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