Complete guide to Fortnite v28.10 update with battle pass unlocks, new weapons, and gameplay optimization tips
Update Overview & Release Details
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1’s inaugural major update, v28.10, has officially launched following extensive anticipation. This comprehensive breakdown covers all the essential changes.
Since the debut of Chapter 5 Season 1, players have explored revolutionary gameplay modifications to the classic Battle Royale formula alongside three innovative game modes: LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival.
While seasonal hotfixes introduced Winterfest 2023 and various balance adjustments across all modes, this marks the first substantial content overhaul since the season’s launch.
Content update v28.10 delivers fresh experiences across LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing, and Battle Royale modes, significantly expanding the gameplay ecosystem.
Fortnite update v28.10 deployed on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 4 AM PT / 6 AM ET / 12 Noon BST.
Maintenance has concluded and servers are currently operational, allowing immediate access to all new content features.
Battle Pass & Cosmetic Updates
#Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 1 Super Styles!
– Expressionist
– Prismatic Terazzo
– Glasswork
Skins that did not receive Super Styles:
– Peter Griffin
– Underground Jones pic.twitter.com/0S2az4Cq5H
Patch 28.10 unveils the highly anticipated super level styles for Battle Pass skins in Chapter 5 Season 1, accessible after collecting all Bonus Rewards. These premium styles require 25 Battle Stars per tier after reaching level 150, with the ultimate unlock occurring at level 200.
Three distinctive styles—Expressionist, Prismatic Terazzo, and Glasswork—become available for five Battle Pass outfits. Notably, Peter Griffin and Underground Jones skins remain excluded from super level style options.
The update introduces Week 8 Weekly Quests, activating the Quest Rewards section featuring the eagerly awaited Petercopter glider and additional cosmetics. Battle Pass ownership and quest completion are mandatory for accessing these exclusive items.
Solid Snake “!” Emote pic.twitter.com/BIDKciSfPQ
The latest update enables Battle Pass owners to acquire the Solid Snake skin through completion of specific dedicated quests.
Each cosmetic in the Solid Snake collection becomes accessible upon finishing individual quests, culminating in the Solid Snake skin acquisition and an extra style on Page 2. The rewards incorporate recognizable easter eggs from the Metal Gear Solid franchise.
All Skins added in v28.10 pic.twitter.com/FTBnpe5ist
Ten new skins have been integrated into game files, scheduled for future Item Shop appearances. This includes the Raiden skin from the Metal Gear Solid collaboration.
Additionally, a new TMNT collaboration skin for Shredder will launch alongside the speculated Pizza Party consumable item. Players can anticipate the reappearance of all TMNT cosmetics in the shop.
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The February Crew Pack revelation introduces the Lana Llane skin featuring six customizable styles for player unlocking.
As standard, Fortnite Crew subscribers can obtain the skin while receiving 1,000 V-Bucks and the current season’s Battle Pass (with 950 V-Bucks reimbursement for existing pass owners).
Gameplay Changes & New Items
The snow has melted in v28.10 pic.twitter.com/mghDNsCBc1
Update 28.10 implements substantial Chapter 5 Season 1 map alterations by eliminating the snow coverage introduced during Winterfest 2023.
Specific Points of Interest previously enveloped in snow will now exhibit biome transformations, altering strategic approaches to these locations.
Fortnite x Metal Gear Item Descriptions:
EMP Stealth Camo
Electronic device that cloaks the user. Triggers an EMP pulse when deactivating.
Cardboard Box
Snaaaaaaaaaake pic.twitter.com/xRjz3A5AI5
Two innovative items previewed in the Chapter 5 Season 1 trailer—EMP Stealth Camo and Cardboard Box—have finally arrived, enabling stealth-focused strategies for infiltrating Society Mansions.
Despite featuring a cooldown mechanism, EMP Stealth Camo offers unlimited usage for sustained concealment strategies. Attack capabilities remain disabled during active camouflage, though early deactivation occurs through unequipping, inventory switching, or manual disablement.
Device deactivation releases an EMP effect, damaging opponent Shields and immobilizing nearby vehicles. The Cardboard Box allows environmental blending through concealment, with mobility maintained while inside for covert advancement.
The Anvil Rocket Launcher has been unvaulted with today’s #Fortnite v28.10 update! pic.twitter.com/X3pMkmTZuz
The Anvil Rocket Launcher returns to the arsenal with the latest update, enabling vehicle target locking and rocket direction firing.
Anvil Rocket Launchers appear as ground loot and within Chests, additionally available for purchase from Mecha Team Shadow using Bars currency.
Mode-Specific Updates
LEGO Fortnite – FLY AWAY WITH LAUNCH PADS
As fun as it is useful, the Launch Pad is a Toy you can build to get somewhere fast. Place a Launch Pad on the ground, jump on it, then deploy a Glider! (You can craft a Glider with a Level 3 Crafting Bench.) For some extra fun, try… pic.twitter.com/7OFQBFSuiu
Since its December 2023 debut, LEGO Fortnite has operated without major updates despite multiple balance adjustments and hotfix implementations.
The current Fortnite update introduces Launch Pads to LEGO Fortnite, enabling construction and placement across player structures. Numerous gameplay enhancements and modifications have been implemented.
Concurrently, multiple skins have received LEGO-style adaptations, now visible in locker and Item Shop interfaces before LEGO Fortnite equipping. Player expectations remain high for future traversal items and rideable creature additions.
Drift Smoke will be in your Rocket League garage at a later date if you play Fortnite and Rocket League with the same Epic account. Get different paint colors for this Trail by completing Season Zero Tune Up Quests, available until March 26, 2024, at 12 AM ET. Smoke your… pic.twitter.com/85S6feiUCc
The update incorporates Drift Smoke (trails) into Rocket Racing, obtainable through Season Zero Tune Up quest completion or Item Shop purchases. Unlocked trail colors function interchangeably with Rocket League.
Additionally, two new tracks and substantial gameplay modifications have been integrated into Rocket Racing for immediate experience. Fortnite Festival received multiple fixes including Jam Tracks for three additional Lobby Music items alongside gameplay refinements.
Weapon Balance & Technical Fixes
- The Enforcer AR has received a slight increase in bullet speed, damage, and headshot damage (and a reduction in bullet drop). This AR was lagging and needed a boost to compete with other weapon options.
- The Reaper Sniper Rifle has received a slight reduction in bullet speed (and an increase in bullet drop), as many Reaper snipes were too easy to land with little counterplay.
- The Hyper SMG has received an increase in overall accuracy via a tightened bullet spread. Like the Enforcer AR, this SMG was lagging and needed a boost to compete with other weapon options.
- The Ballistic Shield has received a slight decrease in damage required to stagger the holder. This loadout option was often too powerful compared to others, especially in Zero Build.
- Storm circle speed, sprint speed, and Energy regeneration have been reverted to match the same speed from Chapter 4. These reverted speeds better fit the current ideal pace of Fortnite BR.
- Fixed an issue where players could sometimes be randomly eliminated in Snooty Steppes while walking along the cliffside.
- Fixed an issue that could cause your crosshair to flick in another direction while you were sliding and aiming down sights with a scoped Sniper Rifle.
- FOV Slider added to customize minimum and maximum settings.
- Fixed an issue where using the same Emote as a nearby player could result in you facing the wrong direction.
- The EMP Stealth Camo, Cardboard Boxes, and Anvil Rocket Launcher are not included in tournaments.
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