Fortnite 1.71 Patch Notes for PS4 and Xbox One, Read What’s New

Fortnite update 1.71 (v5.21) is now rolling out for players on PS4 and Xbox One. According to the official Fortnite 1.71 patch notes, the new update includes new Heavy Sniper Rifle, limited time mode – Soaring 50’s, and more. In addition, Fortnite version 1.71 also contains fixes for the several issues related to server performance, game client bugs, and UI bugs. Check out more details below.

Recently, a big Season 5 update was released with Fortnite Season 5. Unfortunately, after this patch, many players were experiencing a number of issues when trying to play the game. Today’s Fortnite version 1.71 update is expected to fix all these issues.

Fortnite 1.71 Patch Notes for PS4 and Xbox One

Heavy Sniper Rifle

Deliver devastating damage to enemies and even more to structures with the newest weapon dropping into Battle Royale, the Heavy Sniper Rifle.

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Thora

Lure husks into traps and control areas when things get critical! Thora arrives to Save the World.

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Battle Royale Changes in Fortnite version 1.71

LIMITED TIME MODE: SOARING 50’S

Summary
This mode is a twist on the traditional 50 vs 50 mode, featuring an extra emphasis on mobility. Gliders can be re-deployed when falling from large heights. Additional Impulse Grenades, Bounce Pads, and Launch Pads will be spawned throughout the map. Jump in and soar to new heights!

Mode Details

  • 50v50 loot, ammo and resource levels
  • When in mid-air and greater than 10m up, press Jump to deploy your glider
  • Fortnite 1.71 added Impulse Grenades to chests at double the standard spawn rate
  • Added Impulse Grenades to floor loot
  • Fortnite update 1.71 decreased Spike Trap spawn chances
  • Fortnite version 1.71 increased Launch Pad & Bounce Pad spawn chances
  • Profile Stats (K/D & Wins) are not tracked in this mode.

LIMITED TIME MODE: SNIPER SHOOTOUT

Summary
In this limited time mode, players will do battle using sniper rifles. May the best aim win!

What’s New?

  • Scoped Assault Rifles have been removed.
  • The Heavy Sniper Rifle has been added.

Mode Details

  • Only weapon drops are Sniper Rifles.
  • Floor Loot spawns reduced by 50%.
  • Profile Stats (K/D & Wins) are tracked in this mode.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

  • Heavy Sniper added
    • With Fortnite update 1.71 fixed, available in Epic and Legendary variants.
    • Can be found from floor loot, chests, Supply Drops, and Vending Machines.
    • Each shot delivers devastating damage at the cost of a long reload.
      • Deals 150/157 damage to players.
      • These large rounds deal increased damage (1050/1100) to buildings.
      • Projectiles fired from the Heavy Sniper have less bullet drop in comparison to other Snipers.
  • Minigun
    • Minigun headshot multiplier has been reduced from 2.5 to 1.5.

Bug Fixes

  • With Fortnite 1.71, Grenades now properly grant progress for the Week 5 Challenge: “Deal damage to players with a Clinger, Stink Bomb, or Grenade.”

ART + ANIMATION

  • Cloth physics have been fixed and will now appear properly.

Save The World Changes in Fortnite update 1.71

MISSIONS + SYSTEMS

  • Weekly Horde Challenge – Bullet Proof Husks
    • Features bulletproof enemies that must be defeated with melee weapons, traps, or Hero abilities.
    • One time completion Quest Reward
      • 1500 Gold
    • Repeatable quest reward
      • 75 Tickets
  • Removed the Power Rating restrictions on Challenge the Horde missions.
    • These restrictions were blocking some players from accessing the Weekly Challenge Missions even though their Power Level was at the necessary level.

Bug Fixes

  • Fortnite 1.71 fixed an issue where the modifier between Challenge the Horde missions wasn’t appearing between waves.
  • The Constructor Leadership quest will no longer fail to advance when purchasing the skill tree node.
  • Atlas activation has been fixed in multi-gate Fight the Storm missions.
  • Track completion now advances the mission properly in Level 28 Deliver the Bomb.
  • Survivors and quest items no longer appear as orange boxes in the world.

HEROES

  • New Constructor Machinist: Thora added to the Event Store.
    • Available Wednesday, August 15th at 8pm ET.

GAMEPLAY

Bug Fixes

  • Fortnite version 1.71 fixed an issue that could cause Rocket Launchers to take up a large portion of the screen.

Fortnite update 1.71 for PS4 and Xbox One is now available for download.

Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson mainly writes about game-related news and updates. He is a passionate gamer, music lover, and traveler.

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