Fortnite patch 10.31 Patch Notes, New Party Hub details and More

Fortnite patch 10.31 is now rolling out on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One. According to the official Fortnite patch 10.31 patch notes, the latest update comes with new features, new limited-time mode, and various bug fixes. Apart from this, Fortnite update 10.31 also includes various stability and performance improvements.

Previously, Fortnite update 10.30 was released with new Moisty Palms, a new limited-time mode (Lock Down) and more. Unfortunately, since the last patch, some players are still experiencing issues while playing the game online. Today’s Fortnite version 10.31 is expected to address a few of these issues. Check out more details below.

Fortnite patch 10.31 Patch notes (Updated)

New

Added cross-platform voice chat, a feature that lets friends talk even if they’re not currently playing the game. Party Hub, which is available in the game’s mobile apps, lets you see which of your friends are online and start audio conversations with them.

Fortnite 1.31
Fortnite 1.31

How to download Party Hub?
If you already have Fortnite installed on your mobile device, make sure you’re updated to the latest version to get started. If you don’t, from your mobile device, head over to fortnite.com/download.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue involving the Star Wand and AC/DC Pickaxes not doing the intended amount of damage.
    • Because this issue has been resolved, these Pickaxes have been re-enabled.

GAMEPLAY

  • Storm Circles will no longer end at the following locations (in core and Arena modes):
    • Moisty Palms
    • Greasy Grove
    • Tilted Town
    • Retail Row

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue in which Ziplines could give players an unintended effect.
    • Because this issue has been resolved, Ziplines have been re-enabled.
  • When a player is eliminated, their damage towards the Storm Surge threshold will no longer be removed from their remaining teammates’ total.

ACCESSIBILITY

  • Support-a-Creator codes can now be used for real-money offers in-game.
    • More information on this will be available in a blog post later this week.
    • Please note: For any Packs that contain V-Bucks, the revenue share will be applied to the Creator code that is entered when the V-Bucks from that pack are spent.

MOBILE

  • Party Hub
    • Connect with Fortnite friends on the go so the party never stops. See who’s online, party up, and jump in-game together on any platform. (Or just voice chat!)
    • Want to hang with friends in-game while you’re out and about? Now you can take the party with you.
  • Multitasking
    • This new feature allows you to you use two apps at once on supported iPads! Supported iPad models include:
      • iPad Pro
      • iPad (5th generation and later)
      • iPad Air 2 and later
      • iPad mini 4 and later
    • By enabling Multitasking, all iPads will have the ability to rotate the screen orientation to enter Portrait Mode.
      • If you don’t want to play in Portrait mode, enable Rotate Lock on your iPad.

RECAP

  • From server on September 13
    • Resolved an issue involving some Mission objectives not measuring progress.

CREATIVE

RECAP

  • From hotfix on September 11
    • Increased the limit for Basic Storm Controllers from 10 to 16.

SAVE THE WORLD

WHAT’S NEW?

Cloaked Star Hit the Road, Part II!
This week, help Cloaked Star with part 2 of his journey to the Radio Station! Load up the truck with more crushing silence and get ready to Hit the Road with a new weekly quest.
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Deciblaster 
Bounce back with the Deciblaster! Build some tunnels, load up your Deciblaster, and prepare for action!
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WEAPONS + ITEMS

  • The Deciblaster bounces into the Weekly Store!
    • This shoots a blast of sound that pierces enemies and bounces up to 5 times, dealing damage in an area with each bounce. Does not consume ammo, but has low durability.
    • Available in the Weekly Store from Wednesday, September 18 at 8 PM ET until Wednesday, September 25 at 8 PM ET.

SOCIAL

  • Social Parties in Save the World now support up to 16 players.
    • In order to launch a mission, there must be only 4 active players in the party.
    • Other party members must enter the Sit Out state through the Social Panel. This allows them to continue to participate in voice chat.

GENERAL

Bug Fixes

  • Players with their reticle on stairs will no longer enter edit mode for an unintended building piece.
    • In v10.30, we addressed an issue in which players would sometimes enter edit mode for a building piece that their reticle was not on. However, players may have still found themselves entering edit mode for a different building piece than intended if their reticle was on stairs. This has been resolved.
  • Removed black borders on the iPad 2018 Pro.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed crashing issues.
  • Added fixes for framerate drop and freezing issues.
  • Performance and stability improvements.
  • Added fixes for stuttering/lag issues.
  • Other under the hood fixes.

Fortnite patch 10.31 for PS4 and Xbox One is now available fo download.

Pramod Singh
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