Software Update: Fortnite 4.4.0

Fortnite is a co-op survival sandbox game from development studio Epic Games. The graphic style is cartoony and is reminiscent of the style of games like Team Fortress. That automatically places the emphasis on fun. There are two modes in the game: the story-driven ‘Save the World’ mode, which is currently subject to payment, and the free ‘Battle Royale’ mode, which pits you against other players. The game can be played on Windows, macOS, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. For more information, please refer to our brief review. The developers have released Fortnite 4.4.0 with the following announcement:

v4.4 Patch Notes – Mind Your Step.

Eligible Traps can now be placed on ramps in both Battle Royale and Save the World. The Thermal Scope Assault Rifle also makes its debut in Battle Royale, so be careful where you hide. Fight alongside a mysterious new mythic hero in the next installment of the Blockbuster quadrilogy, Blockbuster Part 3: The Cloaked Star.

Thermal Scope Assault Rifle (Battle Royale)
You never know who’s watching. The Thermal Scope Assault Rifle is now available in Battle Royale, and it sees more than enemies.

Traps on Ramps (Battle Royale and Save the World)
Players and Husks had better watch their steps, certain Traps can now be placed on ramps in both game modes.

Blockbuster Part 3: The Cloaked Star (Save the World)
Stealthy and mysterious, a new Ninja joins the fight to Save the World and he gets straight to the point. Join up with this Hero in part 3 of the Blockbuster questline!

General

• Several types of traps can now be placed on player-built stairs and sloping roofs.
  • The Bouncer in Battle Royale.
  • Wooden Spikes, Retractable Spikes, Flame Grill Traps, Freeze Traps, and Healing Pads in Save the World.
• Added separate sliders for ‘Mouse Sensitivity X’ and ‘Mouse Sensitivity Y’ to the options menu.
  • Your current sensitivity settings will not be changed.
  • Previously, vertical mouse sensitivity (Y) was always 70% of horizontal sensitivity (X).
  • New players will now start with the same default sensitivity for both horizontal and vertical aim.
• Added a quick visual transition to building pieces as you move and aim in Build Mode.
• Damage numbers will now round down instead of up in Save the World, Battle Royale, and replays.

Bug Fixes

• Chat windows no longer close unexpectedly while typing on consoles.
• The search button will now work properly when sprinting up to chests and ammo crates.
• Text no longer cuts off in some languages ​​on the confirmation message of the settings screen.
• Fixed Turbo Building not working if you quickly tried to build right after entering Build Mode.
• Renamed “Shadowplay Highlights” to “NVIDIA Highlights” in the options.