Following a delay, Epic Games is now rolling out update 7.40 for Fortnite. The downtime has begun and, alongside it, the company has released the full patch notes detailing exactly what`s being added, tweaked, or changed. The headline features for the update are the start of the Valentine`s Surprise event, which rewards those that complete 13 Overtime Challenges with a free Battle Pass for Season 8.Another big new feature added as part of the update is Gifting which, for a limited time starting now and lasting until February 22, lets players send the Heartspan Glider to someone else for free. The Glider will be free until Friday, February 15 at 7 PM ET. Finally, an Infantry Rifle has also been added to the game.You can check out the full Fortnite: Battle Royale update 7.40 patch notes below. To see what`s changing in the Creative and Save The World modes, head to Epic`s website.Click image to view in full screenLimited Time Mode RotationsAs mentioned last week, we´re continuing with rotate through LTMs at a faster pace throughout the week moving forward. The first mode is detailed below, check the in-game client on Thursdays and Saturdays to see what other modes are available!Limited Time Mode: Catch!SummaryIn this mode, all guns have been removed. The only weapons are grenades and other items that can be thrown or tossed. Get in there and throw the enemies back to the lobby!Available grenades/items: Smoke GrenadesClingersRemote ExplosivesPort-a-FortsImpulse GrenadesShockwave GrenadesMode details:Chest spawns and Floor Spawns set to 100.Can only get consumables out of Chests, Floor Loot, and Supply Drops.Increase Supply Drops throughout the game.Faster circle times.Increased drop stack counts.Limited Time Mode: Team RumbleSummaryTwo large teams fight for the Victory Royale in an action-packed mode where the first team to get 100 eliminations wins!Reduced likelihood of Storm ending up near the center of the map.Overtime Challenges & RewardsLooking to earn a free ...
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