Fortnite PS5 Update 1.000.172 Patch Notes (v34.20) – March 25, 2025

Fortnite update 1.000.172 is available to download on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. According to the official Fortnite 1.000.172 patch notes, Fortnite OG dives into Chapter 1 Season 3, bringing back Lucky Landing, the looming Meteor event, and the beloved 50v50 LTM. Classic weapons like the Guided Missile and Hand Cannon return, while a new OG Pass offers nostalgic rewards. Today’s Fortnite patch 1.000.172 also includes stability fixes.

Previously, a major Fortnite update 29.00 added new features, new LTM modes, new changes, and much more. Unfortunately, players are still facing several issues with the game. Today’s Fortnite version 1.000.172 will fix a few of these issues.

Fortnite 1.000.172 Patch Notes – March 25, 2025

Fortnite OG Season 3

OG 50v50 Limited-Time Mode

• Available until April 14 at 9 AM ET.

• Two 50-player teams battle for victory in large-scale combat.

• Originally the first-ever Fortnite LTM, debuting in 2017.

Lucky Landing & Meteor Event

• A classic Chapter 1 POI featuring intricate architecture and cherry blossoms.

• Ideal for close-quarters combat with plenty of loot.

The Meteor is Coming

• Later in the season, the meteor will appear and progressively get closer.

• A nod to the event that kicked off Fortnite’s original storyline.

Returning Weapons & Items

Now Available

• Guided Missile – Remotely control an explosive rocket.

• Hand Cannon – High-damage sidearm for precise shots.

• Hunting Rifle – A no-scope marksman’s weapon.

Coming Soon

• Remote Explosives – Stick and detonate at will.

• Heavy Shotgun – A precise, mid-range shotgun.

• Port-A-Fort – Instantly deploy a metal fortress.

• Light Machine Gun – Suppressing fire and build-shredding power.

• Clingers – Sticky explosive plungers.

Additional Features

• Supply Llamas and Vending Machines return.

• Zero Build mode now allows trap placement on the landscape.

Loot Pool Carryover from Season 2

• Includes classic weapons like the Pump Shotgun, Scoped Assault Rifle, Bolt-Action Sniper, Rocket Launcher, and items like Boogie Bomb, Slurp Juice, Chug Jug, Launch Pad, and more.

Chapter 1 Season 3 OG Pass

Rewards & Tiers

• 45 tiers of free and premium rewards inspired by Chapter 1 Season 3.

• Purchase for 1,000 V-Bucks or access via Fortnite Crew.

• Earn XP to unlock Outfits, Back Blings, Pickaxes, and Gliders.

Premium Outfits

• Power Punk – Unlocks instantly upon purchase, includes a toggleable helmet.

• Mecha R3X – A robotic take on the classic dinosaur theme.

• Sir Raven – A knightly version of the original Raven Outfit.

Other Unlockables

• The Rebel Pickaxe – Inspired by Power Chord.

• Horizon Rider Glider – A wild ride through the skies.

• Fowl Mantle Back Bling – A cape of feathers for a striking look.

Ballistic 34.20 Changes

New Map: Hammer Fall

A medieval-themed map arrives with tactical gameplay and verticality:

• Launch Details: Releases as a “shell map” (basic layout without finalized environmental art) to gather player feedback before final polish.

• Features: Tight lanes, strategic cover, and multi-level engagements for close-quarters combat.

2. Weapon Balance Changes

Adjustments to improve combat dynamics:

• Hammer Pump Shotgun:

  • Fire rate slightly increased.

  • Significantly boosted point-blank damage.

• Frenzy Auto Shotgun:

  • Increased damage at point-blank and mid-range.

• Thunder Burst SMG:

  • Slight damage and fire rate increases.

• Striker AR:

  • Damage falloff begins earlier to reduce long-range effectiveness.

3. Economy Adjustments

Credit cost changes for weapons:

• Reaper Sniper Rifle: Reduced from 4,700 → 4,500 Credits.

• Drum Gun: Reduced from 3,500 → 3,200 Credits.

• Striker AR & Nemesis AR: Increased from 2,500 → 2,700 Credits.

4. AFK Player Solutions

Epic Games is developing tools to address inactive players:

• Surrender Option: In development (expected early summer).

• Additional measures to penalize or remove AFK players.

5. Gameplay Improvements

Planned Updates:

• HUD Customization: Potential crosshair adjustments.

• Inventory Management: Streamlined UI and controls.

• First-Person Refinements: Smoother weapon handling and animations.

Immediate Fixes (v34.20):

• Bubble Shield: Collapses if it takes 600+ damage before its 6-second timer.

• Recon Grenade: Now destroyable; pulses red for enemies; fixes notification issues.

• Smoke Grenade: Deploys smoke faster.

• Mantling: Fixed inability to mantle unless directly facing ledges.

• Rift Point Device: Resolved pickup/planting bugs after the first round.

• Skyline 10’s Sushi Bar: Fixed window jump issue when close to walls.

• Gadget Selection: Fixed console bug preventing gadget use.

6. Early Access Development Roadmap

Upcoming Features:

• New maps, weapons, and gadgets.

• Expanded starter pistol options.

• HUD customization (crosshair settings, layout tweaks).

• Ranked Mode Fixes: Progression tracking and matchmaking adjustments.

7. Community Feedback Focus

Epic Games prioritizes player input on:

• Weapon/gadget balance.

• Credit economy adjustments.

• Gameplay mechanics (e.g., movement, inventory).

8. Visual Fixes (v34.20)

• Camera Clipping: Resolved when crouching, moving backward, or landing from falls.

• Weapon Scopes: No longer disappear during slides.

• Drum Gun ADS Animation: Speed corrected.

• Spawn Point Glitch: Attackers no longer briefly appear at defender spawns.

• Spectator Bugs: Fixed Rift Point Device animation and teammate health display (showing 0 HP).

9. Other Critical Fixes

• Map Screen: Resolved inability to close it.

• Victory Screen: Players can no longer shoot/move during the sequence.

• Quest Progression: “Play Matches” Quest now tracks Ranked Ballistic matches correctly.

• Buy Phase Timer: Fixed premature countdown (2s instead of 25s).

• Ballistic Lobby: Party leaders no longer stuck in “non-ready” state.

• Mobile: Removed duplicate “Scoreboard” button; fixed DM chat window opening PC interface.

10. Mode-Specific Fixes

• Battle Royale: Campfires no longer take damage after being lit.

• LEGO Fortnite: Harvestable plants now display growth accurately.

• Save the World:

  • HUD now shows total resources (not just picked-up amounts).

  • Fixed Global Daily Bonus Goal not contributing to Quest Pack progress.

  • Corrected star display for items below 5 stars.

  • Hover Turret cooldown UI no longer stuck at 0 seconds.

• Audio: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon engine sound corrected.

Download free Fortnite update 1.000.172 for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.