Fortnite Update 42.20 Patch Notes: New Sprites, Kingdom Hearts Collab, and More

Another week, another Fortnite update is finally here. New Sprites have arrived alongside other content such as Match Overrides, Loot Hacks, and, of course, new collabs like Kingdom Hearts. That said, check out the full patch notes for the Fortnite update 42.20 for Chapter 7 Season 4.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Update 42.20 Downtime Details

Fortnite downtime for Chapter 7 Season 4 update 42.20 began at 4 AM EDT on September 17, 2026, and concluded at around 6 AM EDT. Servers are now back online.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Update 42.20 Patch Notes

New Match Overrides

Seven new Fortnite Match Override Cartridges have been added with update 42.20, as mentioned in the patch notes. Epic Games has revealed the details, so we know exactly what to expect. Here is the list and a brief rundown of what each one does:

• Crash Bandicoot: Damage and knock back nearby enemies when triggering a whirlwind attack.
• Recovery (Squad & Match-Wide): Eliminating a player with any weapon drops healing orbs.
• Level Up (Squad): Spawns a Mythic Kingdom Key for each squad member at their current location.
• Dynamic Storm: The fewer players left standing, the faster the Storm closes in.
• Super Shot: While firing bullets, your weapon will occasionally launch a rocket instead. BOOM!
• Big Boom: Land from a height with no fall damage, dealing area-of-effect damage to opponents. The longer the drop, the bigger the explosion.
• Healing Overdrive: Healing triggers the Overdrive effect. Patch up and get back in the fight faster!

The Crash Bandicoot Override requires the Crash Bandicoot Sprite to function. Without it, there’s no point in activating it. On the flip side, the Storm Scout Sprite in Fortnite is going to shine if the Dynamic Storm is activated. Players can take advantage of it and boost their mobility with ease.

Additionally, two more Overrides will be added on September 24. Here is what to expect:

• Suppressing Fire: All ranged weapons have increased mag size and infinite ammo.
• Health Siphon: Dealing damage restores your health.

Expect some of the older Match Overrides to be rotated out of gameplay to make room for new and upcoming ones. We recommend trying out as many as you can before they get vaulted.

New Mid-Match Objective

A brand new mid-match objective has been added. This triggers at the halfway point in each match, around the 10-minute mark. The objective is open to all players. Here’s what it is:

• Tetris Tower: Climb a tower made of Tetris blocks and claim the reward at the top. These can appear all over the Island, so keep an eye out.

Be sure to climb the tower to get powerful weapons like Midas’ Masterpiece Pistol in Fortnite alongside a small XP reward.

New Sprites and Sprite Mastery

With update v42.20, three new Fortnite Sprites have been introduced. The Crash Bandicoot Sprite, Pond Sprite, and Blinky Sprite are now live. The Birthday Sprite is going to be released on September 26, 2026.

Coming to Sprite Mastery in Fortnite, new rewards (XP and Gizmos) have been added this week for players to unlock. Consider making use of Fortnite Sprite Events to boost XP gains when leveling Sprites to ensure you can redeem as many rewards as possible.

There’s also a free Sprite-themed Back Bling called Pixel Sprite Trainer that is releasing later this week. You can redeem it by extracting 30 Sprites. We suggest looking for easy-to-get ones, such as the Onigiri Sprite in Fortnite. The Pixel Polli Outfit can also be redeemed by mastering 28 Sprites.

Also keep in mind that mastering a Sprite in Fortnite is worth the effort, as there’s an additional bonus. Once the Sprite has been mastered, the Sprite Dust in Fortnite needed to summon it is reduced by half.

Cheat Code Rarity Update

In the latest patch notes, Epic Games has revealed a major update to Cheat Codes in Fortnite. The Sprite drop chance has been modified to make it easier to get Sprites in Fortnite. Here’s what you need to know:

• Sprites of any rarity can now be found in any Rare (blue) or Epic (purple) Cheat Code. 
• Epic Cheat Codes have significantly increased chances of variants and higher-rarity Sprites. 
• Legendary (orange) Cheat Codes are guaranteed to drop a variant Sprite, with an emphasis on higher-rarity ones.
• The longer you go without finding a new Sprite, the better your chances of getting a variant you don’t already own.

This should make it easier to get the Klombo Sprite in Fortnite, which has since eluded most players. Just be sure to attend Sprite Events all the same to have the best odds of getting the rarest Sprites in Fortnite.

New Loot Hacks

Patch notes for update 42.20 also state that Fortnite Loot Hacks have been refreshed. Six new weapons/items have been added to the extended Fortnite loot pool. Here’s the list as shared by Epic Games:

• Hyperburst Pistol
• Mammoth Pistol
• Reaper Sniper Rifle
• Deadeye DMR
• Flowberry Fizz
• Rocket Ram

This is great news, but there’s a downside to this change. Loot Hacker Sprites in Fortnite are not going to be obtainable via Loot Hacks anymore.

Loot Pool Updates

Three new items have been added to the Fortnite loot pool, with one being a collab item for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The weapon is called Rebecca’s Guns and has multiple rarities. That said, here’s the entire list of new weapons:

• Kingdom Key: Unleash a flurry of melee combos and call down a shocking bolt on your opponents.
• Sea Salt Ice Cream: This salty-sweet treat gives you and nearby teammates a health and shield burst.
• Rebecca’s Guns: Double the guts and carnage with the dual-wielded Assault Rifle/SMG combo! Track down the Exotic version for ricocheting bullets.

On a side note, Lucyna Kushinada, aka Lucy, is going to be added as a skin in Fortnite. If you’ve been collecting Cyberpunk skins in Fortnite, here’s another to add to your collection.

New Pocket Item Options in Zero Build

Three new Pocket Items have been added to Zero Build in Fortnite on rotation. All of them are team-oriented items, but can also be used a indivudal player. Here is the list of the newly added Pocket Items.

• Shield Keg: Heals the entire squad in a small radius.
• Rift-To-Go: Opens Rift without having to visit an NPC.
• Shield Bubble Jr: Creates a small shield dome for players, providing them with protection.

The Shield Bubble Jr. is a great choice for Zero Build modes. It’s a great alternative to the Port-A-Cover Pocket Item in Fortnite. Rift-To-Go is great for rotations, and the Shield Keg comes in clutch late-game. We could see more Pocket Items added as Override progresses. Remember to make use of them as they offer great tactical benefits to you and your squad.

New Map Changes

The storm around Geno’s Machine Landmark has intensified, and Ghosts now appear in the Mega Maze Landmark. Overall, the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 map hasn’t changed much.

Kingdom Hearts and Ironmouse Collab

The Fortnite update has introduced two collabs in Battle Royale. The first is the highly anticipated Fortnite x Kingdom Hearts collab that features Sora and his Keyblade mythic alongside other characters. The skins are already listed in the Item Shop.

The other major Fortnite collab is with VTuber Ironmouse. She’s seemingly part of Fortnitemares 2026 in some way, but we don’t know how. What we do know is that the Ironmouse skin in Fortnite will be listed in the Item Shop on September 18.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass Super Styles

Five characters from the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass have gotten Super Styles. These can be unlocked by those who have progressed past level 100. There are three different styles to choose from for the following characters:

• Phantom
• Bastian
• K1ttyW1ns
• Mali
• Grace Crowne

On the topic of styles, if you complete Geno’s Story Quests in Fortnite, you can unlock a special style for the character. These are time-bound and should be completed as soon as possible.

Upcoming Collabs and Fortnitemares 2026

Lastly, as part of the Fortnite patch notes, we’ve got some information about upcoming collabs. It would seem that a One Piece x Rocket League collab is in development. This also suggests that the upcoming Fortnite Mini-Season could be related to One Piece, but we don’t know for certain.

Coming to Fortnitemares, if you redeem a Fortnite V-Bucks gift card between October 2 and October 31, 2026, you can get the Gold Punk skin in Fortnite for free. There are also limited-edition Fortnitemares gift cards that can be purchased at select outlets. Finally, three skins that were showcased at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights for 2026 could also be added soon.

We also have potential collabs with Black Clover, FNAF (as previously mentioned), and Obsession. We’ve already seen an Obsession x Fortnite concept for Nikki Freeman, which could be added officially next month.

There are also rumors of a collab with Beetlejuice for Fortnitemares 2026. Alice in Wonderland is also supposedly part of the potential lineup. Expect more information to be revealed later this week or towards the end of this month.

Battle Royale & Zero Build Latency Improvements, Bug Fixes, and Adjustments

Epic Games has made several changes to the overall matchmaking. Fortnite’s new Subregion preference feature allows players to pick a preferred subregion in real time. All North America regions have also been merged into one. It’s left to be seen how this affects Fortnite FNCS 2026. These changes aside, some fixes have been implemented.

General

• Completed Sidekick Quests no longer reappear in the Quests tab.

Gameplay & Environment

• Fixed an issue with the 8-Bit Shotgun shooting through walls when clipped through them.
• Ammo spawned from Loot Hack drops no longer needs to be picked up manually.
• Reboot Vans now correctly reboot your teammates when the reboot progress completes.
• Fixed an issue where players could carry a downed teammate while using Sonic’s Power Sneakers’ Spin Dash.
• Vending Machines now grant Sonic Power Sneakers consistently.
• You’ll no longer take fall damage when canceling Sonic’s Power Sneakers’ Spin Dash right before jumping off a slope.
• Fixed an issue where other players’ Sprites could sometimes be seen through walls.
• The Adventure Sprite’s effect no longer swaps your equipped item when your inventory is full.
• Mega Buster shots now correctly break glass surfaces and display impact effects when firing at water.
• Fixed a rare bug where you could damage yourself while disguised as a prop.
• The map is now correctly centered while on Starter Island.
• Fixed flickering textures along walls at Stone Sanctum.
• Fixed a floating patch of grass near Reality’s Reign.

PC

• Fixed an instance causing the ESP-INIT-001 error to appear when launching the game.
• Fixed several crashes that could occur when closing the game.

That’s about everything we know from the Fortnite patch notes for update 42.20. We will update this section as and when more information is revealed. Until then, you can check out our Fortnite 42.10 patch notes to see what was added with the last major update.