Fortnite update 3.40 PATCH NOTES: Epic releases first Chapter 3 update with Gears of War


Patch notes for the December 9 Fortnite update. This patch was previously released on PC and Android devices, but has now arrived to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

The following details were taken directly from the Fortnite Status Twitter account.

General - Addressed various stability issues

Nintendo Switch - Addresses issues when docking or undocking device

Also Fortnite Goes Gears!!!

Available in the Item Shop starting December 9 at 7 PM ET, you’ll be able to pick up the following Delta-One Set items:


OUTFITS
Marcus Fenix - Once retired from the Coalition of Ordered Governments Army, but brought back into the fight by his son.

Kait Diaz (includes Winter Orange Style) - Once against the Coalition of Ordered Governments, but now in the COG Army.

QUESTS
A COG to action: special Quests! From December 9 at 9 AM ET to December 17 at 9 AM ET, complete the following Delta-One Quests to unlock the Crimson Omen Spray:

Collect Three COG Tags

Crouch Behind Barrier

Damage Opponent with Melee Attack

Do Shotgun Damage to an Opponent

Collect Thrashball Memorabilia


You’ll be able to find these Quests in the “Quests” page, accessible from the Lobby and during a match.