Fortnite Will Launch Update 42.40 on October 15
The upcoming game update will introduce new features and address several performance bugs.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in eSports
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Epic Games will release the Fortnite update 42.40 on October 15, 2026. The deployment will trigger a two-hour server maintenance period.
Why it matters
The patch introduces new content and resolves functional issues affecting vehicle controls and visual effects. It also marks the arrival of the Obsession collaboration within the game.
Update 42.40 introduces 6 new Loot Hacks and 3 new Match Overrides to the game environment. The maintenance cycle is scheduled to span 2 hours.
The players
Epic Games
This American video game and software developer is the creator and publisher of the battle royale title Fortnite.
The details
The update adds Honey Sprite and Obsession Sprite while fixing bugs related to Weak Points on Nintendo Switch 2 and custom vehicle keyboard bindings. Additionally, the patch resolves an error where the Shield Potion slurp glow persists for an entire match.
Timeline
Fortnite servers go offline for update maintenance on October 15, 2026, at 4 AM ET.
Fortnite servers return online for players on October 15, 2026, at 6 AM ET.
Season Trajectory
This content release serves as a bridge for the ongoing seasonal activities, specifically impacting the evolving landscape of the Fortnitemares seasonal event. Future adjustments to the storm at Geno's Machine Landmark will likely influence competitive positioning for the remainder of the season.
Players should expect a temporary two-hour window of downtime on October 15 during which the game will be inaccessible. Users who have not yet redeemed a gift card for the Gold Punk skin should complete that process before the season concludes to ensure access to the reward.
The takeaway
Players should note the scheduled maintenance hours to avoid disruption to their gaming sessions. Implementing custom keyboard bindings again may be required following the patch if previous settings are reset.
What happens next
Epic Games is expected to reveal the release dates for additional Fortnitemares 2026 collaborations by the end of the week.
Further reading
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