Everything you need to know about Fortnite v7.30
New game modes, weapons and controls for mobile
Fortnite has had yet another big fat update - Epic spoils us, they really do - and this time we've got a new grenade, some vaulted weapons, a brand new game mode, and of course, mobile players have one big new feature to use.
The new game mode Solid Gold, new controller options, and of course, the usual list of big fixes and updates mean Fortnite is the big game that keeps getting bigger, better, and more stable. Especially for you pocket gamers out there.
Take a look below for all of the details you need, and keep checking back on Pocket Gamer for more details and updates on Fortnite.
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Take back control
Since Fortnite has been playable on mobile devices, there's been a single defining problem. Or advantage, depending on how you see it. It's the controls.Touch screen gaming is incredibly convenient, but it's hardly the most accurate or even satisfying of way to play video games - and a competitive game like Fortnite? That especially.
Yeah, sure, we love the opportunity to play alongside our pals on other platforms from the comfort of our mobile phones, but it can be a struggle at times, to keep up with their aiming and movement. For those reasons, it's best to stick to playing with those on the same system when on mobile devices.
But wait! A solution! Yes we already know that certain Apple devices can run at up to 60FPS - matching console counterparts - but now we can even play using bluetooth controllers on mobile devices. At long last!
Yep, hook up a compatible bluetooth controller and, should Fortnite recognise the inputs, you'll be able to play without sliding your fingers around on a screen.
This means that on those 60FPS Apple devices, you'll be able to enjoy Fortnite just like your console pals, offering performance even greater than that of the Nintendo Switch. Pretty incredible!
Though that doesn't mean you should rush out and get a bluetooth controller right now - make sure to check what controllers are compatible, and of course, ensure it's completely comfortable for you to use. After that? Victory Royales on the go, without even a WiFi connection, alongside console players. Incredible.
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Chiller grenade and more
The brand new Chiller Grenade is in, knocking back players and sliding them along the ground. Beautiful.
This means that players sliding away will find you harder to aim at and hit, and will of course be a massive distraction, allowing you to pick them off. Nice.
In addition to that, Cozy Campfires are now more obviously either burnt out or in use thanks to visual updates. The Suppressed SMG is back out of the vault too, and the Dual Pistol is a bit rarer, with a new 1.38% drop rate.
Also, we've lost some weapons to the vault. Say goodbye to the Bolt-action Sniper Rifle, Burst Rifle, Heavy Shotgun, and SMG. You'll have to put up with the Suppressed SMG now instead.
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Solid gold
Another brand new game mode! Epic, you really do spoil us.
This time in the new Solid Gold mode, things are mostly as you would expect. There's only two key changes that you need to be aware of - very aware of.
The first is that, in this mode, all weapons are Legendary. Yep! You can get some quality time in with some incredible weapons. That's pretty darn nice.
The other? Material drops are way higher. That means deconstructing the environments for materials to shield yourself with is easier. Good, since we're much more likely to be facing off against powerful weapons. This mode will force you to learn to defend yourself.
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Gameplay tweaks and bug fixes
Other than those important points? There's just a few minor things you should be aware of.
There's a fuse sound added to the grenade, so if one is going to go off near you, you'll know.
There's a whole host of bugs that have been fixed, like vehicle specific death messages, Boogie Bombs not functioning against Sneaky Snowmen, glider deployment, and more. Supply drops will give you more materials, too.
Most of the changes are pretty minor, consider them "stability" updates, but you should find the experience to be much smoother across all platforms.
