- Fortnite Chapter 7 went live on November 29 at 9:30 PM ET.
- Battle Pass features collabs like Back to the Future, Kill Bill, and more.
- Battle Bus will not be used to drop players onto the island anymore.
Fortnite Chapter 7 is finally here, and after a long downtime, you can finally make your drop.. or rather surf onto the new island. The new chapter began with the epic Chapter 6 finale, Zero Hour live event that drew in over 10 million concurrent players to witness the loopers battle the Dark Presence and save the island.
Now that the live event is over, the new update is here waiting for you to jump in and explore what Chapter 7 Pacific Break has to offer. If you’re wondering what’s new in this Fortnite season, we’ve got the full patch notes right here for you.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Downtime Details
The downtime for Fortnite Chapter 7 Pacific Break has now ended. You can jump back in the game and download the update. Make sure to install all shaders to have a seamless gameplay experience.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 Full Patch Notes
No More Battle Bus and a New Golden Coast Map
To begin with, the new Battle Royale island in Fortnite Chapter 7 is called Golden Coast and it brings 13 new POIs inspired by real-life Hollywood and West Coast locations. Furthermore, the Battle Bus has been disabled until further notice, and players will now instead surf onto the new island, where drop spots are going to be limited.
Check out our full article on all the new map POIs and what they offer right here.
Brand New Battle Pass
The Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 Battle Pass brings a new page structure where you’ll be able to choose the character cosmetic set you’d like to unlock instead of the typical page system.
Purchase the Battle Pass and seek revenge as The Bride, rep the future as Marty McFly, and unlock Fortnite originals like Miles Cross and Cat Holloway…plus a new version of Dark Voyager!
In addition to their other unlockable Styles, the Battle Pass includes special Styles for three of the Outfits: Cat Holloway, Carter Wu, and Dark Voyager (Reality Redacted). You can only unlock these additional Styles by completing Quests in Blitz Royale, Reload, and Battle Royale, respectively.
Check out our complete Battle Pass article right here for more info on rewards.
New Weapons
New weapons are more responsive with layered recoil and smoother ADS transitions. Reload progress is now saved when your magazine is empty. Start a reload, and if you swap weapons or get interrupted, pick up right where you left off!
Here are all the new weapons you’ll find this season:
- Iron Pump Shotgun: A new heavy-hitting Pump to usher in a new Chapter.
- Twin Hammer Shotguns: Dual-wielded Pump Shotguns that can tear through the competition at close range.
- Deadeye Assault Rifle: Scoped, automatic, and built for those who hit headshots at middle-to-long ranges.
- Holo Rush SMG: Scoped, fast, and dangerous in tight quarters with a fancy new reload animation.
- Vengeful Sniper Rifle: Reaps opponents with bolt-action precision.
- Arc-Lightning Gun: Zap players, vehicles, and builds with electricity.
- Forsaken Vow Blade: Dash in (or out) faster than with the Kinetic Blade, and unleash a flurry of lightning-fast strikes.
Check out our full list of all the new, vaulted, and unvaulted weapons in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 right here.
Wingsuit Item and Driveable Reboot Vans
Commandeer a Reboot Van like it’s a chase scene! Drivable Reboot Vans have rolled onto the Island, letting you transport your next potential reboot wherever it’s needed.
Wingsuits are a featured mobility item this Season. Grab one, launch up, and glide wherever the action takes you. No lessons required!
Check out our full Wingsuit guide to know where to find them and how to use them.
Self-Revive Yourself on the Island
If a Self-Revive Device is in your inventory, you can revive yourself while Down But Not Out (DBNO).
New DBNO movement options have been added across Fortnite Battle Royale:
- Roll & Tumble: Roll to dodge fire or throw yourself down a slope to tumble away from danger.
- DBNO Sprint: Move faster while downed by using Energy.
- Stay on the Move: While DBNO, you can now use ziplines and ascenders, and even hop into a car’s passenger seat!
- Reboot Revive: Crawl, or be thrown, into the back of a Reboot Van to be revived while knocked down
Check out our full Self Revive guide to know more about how you can revive yourself this Fortnite season.
Play as a Boss
Defeat Human Bill, Hush, or Beach Brutus to claim their loot and powers, and to transform into them! Becoming a boss grants full Health and Shield, bonus max Health and Shield, infinite Energy, and a powerful ability. However, your position remains visible to nearby opponents at all times.
Rift Anomalies
This Season, each phase of the Storm has a chance to flip the script in real-time. Rift anomalies may summon loot, grant powerful effects to everyone in the match, and more. Expect more rift anomalies to be added and shake things up throughout the Season.
Gold Bar Overhaul
To make sure everyone’s on equal footing at the start of a match, Bars will no longer carry over from one match to the next. So, spend them before your match ends to reboot your teammates, hire Characters, or grab powerful gear from Vending Machines with a new item stock. Additionally, you will now be able to drop Bars for your teammates to share resources and help your squad succeed.
New Simple Build Feature
New to building? We’ve got you covered (literally). Similar to Simple Edit, Simple Build is an option in the settings (Game > Building) that makes learning how to build simpler. Turn on the setting, look in the direction you want to build, and just… build!
Quality of Life Improvements
- More Expressive Hitmarkers: Redesigned hitmarkers now provide clearer combat feedback and improved visibility.
- Ammo Status Indicators: Weapons in your inventory now clearly display that they’re out of ammo.
- Jump Shot Capability: Aiming down sights while jumping has been added for more dynamic combat movement options.
- Chiller Characters: Characters won’t turn hostile as quickly after accidentally shooting them.
- Improved Spectator Mode: When you’re eliminated, you’ll now automatically spectate your nearest teammate for better squad coordination.
- Emote Wheel Overhaul: The Emote Wheel has been upgraded with a fresh look, expanded capacity (6 → 8 slots), a new Collections view for browsing your full Emote and Jam Track library, and improved sorting and filtering for faster access to your favorites.
Battle Bus Update and New Maps
Once the Battle Bus is back in commission on December 4, Reload will come back online with the new Surf City map, Blitz Royale will light back up with the new Starfall Island, and Ranked will return. Fortnite OG will return on December 11 with Season 7, and Delulu will return on December 12!
Lisa Headlines Fortnite Festival
Finally, Fortnite Festival Season 12 comes crashing in alongside Chapter 7, with Lisa as the headliner artist. The Thai rapper will take center stage with two stunning skins for players to claim in the Music Pass, alongside some popular Jam Tracks and free instruments.
What do you think of the upcoming Fortnite chapter? Are you excited? Let us know in the comments below!
