Epic Games has officially announced update v17.30 forFortnite, and it’s set to arrive today (August 3). Following some short server downtime, a new patch will be deployed for players to download before they can jump back into the game.
The short server downtime will be all worthwhile though because when v17.30 goes live, a brand new weapon will be available for players to get their hands on. Check out all of the details on v17.30 right here in this article, including the full patch notes.
Fortnitev17.30 - Server Downtime Schedule
UPDATE:TheFortniteservers are now back online!
Thanks to the officialFortniteStatus Twitter Account, we know that theFortniteservers will be taken offline at the following times:
Unfortunately, Epic Games did not detail how long theFortniteservers will be down. But the downtime for new updates does usually last between 1 and 2 hours. We will update this article as soon as theFortniteservers are back online.
Fortnitev17.30 - Update & Patch Notes (August 3)
Check out the full patch notes for theFortniteAugust 3 update below.
FILE ON THE GRAB-ITRON
Sometimes called a âUFO in your handsâ by the IO or a âportable ordinary aircraftâ by the Aliens, you can use this weapon to pull in objects that are in front of you. (This oneâs a doozy.) Pull in an object with its flying disc, take it along with you, then launch it at an opponent. How much damage it deals depends on how big it is, what itâs made of, and its launch speed.
The Grab-itron isnât only for offense. If you have an object pulled in, that object will block damage coming from in front of you â until it can endure damage no longer. Also: try using the Grab-itron to catch incoming explosives and propel them back. Grab-itrons can be found in Chests, on top of Abductors, and inside the Mothership.
What else is new in Fortnite Battle Royale in v17.30:
SLURPY SWAMP SCRAMBLE
Planned from the very beginning, the Aliens have unleashed their newest tactic: abducting certain POIs. A giant tractor beam from the Mothership currently envelops Slurpy Swamp, lifting this industrial district to its untimely demise.
A POI being abducted may be a cause for concern, but you could also look at it as a new battle strategy. An entire district like Slurpy Swamp is quite heavy, so the tractor beam has no choice but to break it up into chunks as it lifts it. While youâre in the low-gravity tractor beam, jump from platform to platform, maneuvering around your opponents with nimbleness.
Abducting a whole POI isnât something that happens overnight, so keep checking back throughout the week to see how the abduction has progressed.Â
NEW LTM: TEAM BRAWL!
Enjoy the close combat of a small Storm circle? Want to get right back into the action after respawning? In the newTeam BrawlLimited Time Mode, compete with your team to reach 60 eliminations before the other team. If you get eliminated, youâll respawn by plummeting to the ground instead of skydiving, ensuring you get back to the brawl right away.
Youâll be given a new loadout at the start and each time you respawn. Matches take place at a single POI, and the POIâs non-player buildings are extra strong for better protection. The other team outdoing yours? Donât throw in the towel yet â if theyâre too far ahead in eliminations, youâll be lended a helping hand. All the teamâs players will become marked in your view and visible behind walls. These effects expire when the lead lowers by a certain amount.
Team Brawl will go live on July 10, 2025, at 9 AM ET. Get ready for this fast-paced new mode!
