Fortnite update 1.000.189 is available to download on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. According to the official Fortnite 1.000.189 patch notes, the latest BR Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock ‘N Awesome update launches a bug-hunting military season with Power Rangers collabs, new weapons, and a battle pass featuring the UNSC Spartan and Green Ranger. Today’s Fortnite patch 1.000.189 also brings tropical building to LEGO Fortnite, Champions Road kicks off high-stakes tournaments with exclusive cosmetics, OG Season 5 revives 2018’s classic map and loot.
Fortnite 1.000.189 Patch Notes – August 7, 2025
Fortnite Battle Royale 37.00 Patch Notes
New POIs & Map Changes
The Island is crawling with bug nests, military bases, and high-value loot zones:
The Hive
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A swarming hotspot filled with bugs—enter at your own risk!
O.X.R. HQ
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Military command center with an armory (Bars shop) and battle ops hub.
Ranger’s Ruin
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A lost weapons lab overrun by bugs—great loot if you survive!
O.X.R. Rank System
Every match starts at Rank C—level up to S+ by eliminating bugs, players, and looting.
Rank Rewards:
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Drop Pods at each rank-up (better loot at higher ranks).
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A Rank: Unlocks Exotic weapons in O.X.R. Bunkers.
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S+ Rank: Guaranteed Mythic weapon drop.
New Weapons & Gear
O.X.R. Arsenal (Available at Launch)
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Bug Blaster – Explosive plasma cannon (charge for extra damage).
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Leadspitter 3000 (Minigun) – High-rain lead sprayer.
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Sweeper Shotgun – Rapid-fire close-quarters beast.
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Swarmstrike Rocket Launcher – Laser-guided bug obliterator.
Coming Later in Season:
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Roly Poly – Roll around as a giant bug for fast traversal.
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Hammerhead Choppa – Military helicopter with hover-fire mechanics.
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Power Rangers Blade Blaster – Rapid-fire energy pistol (charge shots for extra punch).
Exotic Weapons (Unlocked at Rank A+)
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Eradicator O.X.R. Rifle – Damage ramps up with consecutive hits.
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Double Trouble – Dual shotguns (no swap delay).
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Shock ‘n’ Slow Launcher – Shockwaves that slow enemies mid-air.
Mythic Medallions (Defeat Queen Bugs!)
Clear infested POIs to face Queen Bugs—each drops a Mythic weapon + Medallion:
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Surge Medallion (The Hive) – Speed boost + slide burst.
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Springleg Medallion (Demon’s Domain) – Double jump + no fall damage.
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Carapace Medallion (Ranger’s Ruin) – Heal on elims + passive shield regen.
(Warning: Medallions reveal your location on the minimap!)
Boons (Battle Buffs)
Find these power-ups in O.X.R. Chests, Hive Sacs, or Drop Pods:
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Agile Aiming – Less recoil, faster ADS movement.
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Extended Magazine – Bigger clips for all guns.
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Storm Forecast – Reveals next storm circle.
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Super Soldier Boons (Rank-based) – Unlimited sprint, faster reloads, zero recoil at S+!
Shock ‘N Awesome Battle Pass
Unlock 7 Outfits, including:
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UNSC Spartan (Free at Level 100 for non-BP players!)
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Yoo-mi – Battle-ready K-pop idol.
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Agent Patch – Bamboo-chewing operative.
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Green Ranger – “IT’S MORPHIN’ TIME!”
Bonus Unlock (Complete Quests):
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Dino Megazord Outfit (Available Sept. 16).
*(BP costs 1,000 V-Bucks or free with Fortnite Crew!)*
Twitch Drops & XP Events
Watch Fortnite on Twitch (Aug 7-11):
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30 mins → Metal Menace Wrap
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1 hour → Tome of Skulls Back Bling
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1.5 hours → Skeletal Cyberscythe Pickaxe
Supercharged XP (Aug 15-18):
Log in for 5 free bonus levels!
Blitz Royale Updates
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Aug 12: New Oathbound Citadel POI (Kinetic Ore).
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Aug 19: Shock ‘N Awesome Medallions & Mythics arrive.
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Tournaments: Shockwave Launcher & Swarmstrike disabled in comp.
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PC Players: New DirectX 12 Performance Mode replaces DX11 (legacy option remains).
Fortnite OG: Chapter 1 Season 5 – Patch Notes
“Reality is Cracking – Welcome Back to 2018!”
Available: August 7 – October 3, 2025 (ET)
The sky is shattered, rifts are tearing open, and classic loot is flooding back in! Relive the chaos of Chapter 1 Season 5 with new POIs, OG weapons, vehicles, and the fan-favorite ATK. Plus, unlock the OG Pass with Drift, Racer, and Tide Strider Outfits!
🌍 New Locations & Map Changes
The Island is evolving with new biomes and landmarks:
🏜️ Paradise Palms
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A desert oasis with palm trees, pools, and intense close-quarters combat.
⛳ Lazy Links
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A golf resort complete with a 9-hole course, tennis courts, and a pool. Perfect for a leisurely fight.
⚔️ Viking Village
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A snowy mountain stronghold near Greasy Grove, featuring a massive longship perched over a waterfall.
🚗 New Vehicle: ATK (All-Terrain Kart)
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4-seater golf cart for squad mobility.
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Drift-friendly handling & a horn to taunt enemies.
🔫 OG Weapon & Item Updates
New Additions (Available at Launch)
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Compact SMG – Melts builds & players up close.
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Heavy Sniper Rifle – No damage drop-off, deadly headshots.
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Double Barrel Shotgun – Two-shot devastation.
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Rift-To-Go – Instant escape or repositioning tool.
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Shockwave Grenade – Launch enemies (or yourself) with no fall damage.
Returning Later in Season
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Suppressed AR – Stealthy, accurate mid-range option.
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Grappler – Swing like Spider-Man.
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Port-A-Fortress – Instant mega-base.
Carried Over from Season 4
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Classics like Pump Shotgun, Bolt Sniper, Drum Gun, Boogie Bombs, and more!
🏆 OG Pass – 45 Tiers of Nostalgic Rewards
Earn free & premium rewards by playing any Fortnite mode!
Premium Outfits (Instant Unlock with Purchase)
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Riftreaver Drift – Unlock immediately!
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Redline Racer – Speedster style.
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Tide Strider – Aquatic warrior.
Additional Premium Rewards
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Trickster’s Shield (Back Bling) – Fox Clan emblem.
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Redline Scout (Glider) – Sleek aerial ride.
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Sea Bobber (Pickaxe) – Fishing-themed smasher.
(Plus alternate Styles for Outfits & accessories!)
Cost: 1,000 V-Bucks or free with Fortnite Crew.
⚡ Expert Mode (Hardcore OG Experience)
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Available in: OG Build Duos & OG Zero Build Solos.
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Old-school matchmaking – No SBMM, anyone can be in your lobby!
⏳ Time-Limited Event (Season Progression)
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Progressive loot unlocks – More weapons/items return as the season unfolds.
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Finale on October 3 – Last chance to earn OG Pass rewards!
Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 6 Season 4 – Competitive Patch Notes
“Champions Road” – Prove Your Worth & Claim Exclusive Rewards!
The road to the 2025 Fortnite Global Championship begins now! From August 12 to September 7, compete in high-stakes tournaments across Battle Royale and Reload, earn exclusive cosmetics, and climb the ranks in new competitive formats.
🔥 New Tournament Formats
Reload Quick Cups
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Round 1: Best result across 3 matches (max 15 pts/match, 5 elim cap).
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Round 2: Top players advance to group-based finals for cosmetic prizes.
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Post-FNGC: Top 20 teams compete in Round 3 for cash prizes.
Duos Divisional Cups
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Now Duos (previously Solos)!
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More divisions in EU & NAC (now 5 total).
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Promotions twice a week (instead of once).
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Top Division 1 players start next season in Division 1.
Solo Series
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Open to all platforms!
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Best 4 results over 6 weeks determine Final qualification.
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Season Finale: Cash prizes for top performers.
🏆 Champions Road Tournaments
Blade of Champions Cup (Duos Reload – Aug 24)
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Rewards:
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Top Duos: Blade of Champions Pickaxe + Champion’s Blade-Splitter Emote.
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8+ Points: Blade of Champions Spray.
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Axe of Champions Cup (Solo BR – Aug 30)
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Rewards:
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Top Players: Axe of Champions Pickaxe (before Shop release on Sep 4).
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8+ Points: Axe of Champions Spray.
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Champion Surf Witch Community Cup (Solo BR – Aug 31)
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Rewards:
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Top Players: Fortnite Global Championship 2025 Bundle (Outfit, Back Bling, Pickaxe, Wrap).
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8+ Points: Surf Witch Was Here Spray.
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40+ Points: Heartbreak Surf Witch Emoticon.
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🎯 Champions Road Quests (Aug 26 – Sep 23)
Earn XP by playing Blitz Royale, OG, Reload, BR, & Ballistic!
Complete Bonus Goals for rewards:
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10 Levels: Victory Crown Spray 👑
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20 Levels: Champion of the Beach Loading Screen 🏖️
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30 Levels: FNCS Fighter Back Bling 🏆
*(Note: Loading Screens no longer work in creator-made experiences as of v37.00.)*
🛒 Returning & New Icon Series Outfits
FNCS Major Rewards Return
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Aces Wild Card Outfit – Aug 19
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Champion PJ Outfit – Aug 21
Icon Series Drops
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Aug 27: Lachlan, Bugha, Champion versions
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Aug 29: Clix, Loserfruit
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Aug 31: Rubius, TheGrefG
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Sep 2: Ali-A, Lazarbeam
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Sep 4: Chica, FlakesPower
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Sep 6: Nick Eh 30, Ninja, SypherPK
📅 Full Tournament Schedule
Battle Royale
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FNCS Divisional Practice Cups (Weekly)
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Champion PJ FNCS Cup – Aug 16
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Champion Crystal FNCS Cup – Aug 17
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Axe of Champions Cup – Aug 30
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Champion Surf Witch Cup – Aug 31
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PlayStation Cup – Sep 3–4
Reload
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Aces Wild Card FNCS Cup – Aug 15
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FNCS Icon Cups (Lachlan, Loserfruit, Bugha, Clix) – Aug 20–23
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Blade of Champions Cup – Aug 24
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Elite Zadie Reload Cup – Aug 29
Palm Paradise LEGO® Pass – Available August 7
Keep the summer vibes alive with the new Palm Paradise LEGO Pass in Fortnite! Construct your dream vacation getaway with free and premium rewards, including new Builds, Decor Bundles, and the stylish Danica Outfit.
How to Unlock Rewards
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Earn XP in any Fortnite experience to progress through the Pass.
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Purchase the Palm Paradise LEGO Pass for 1,400 V-Bucks or get it free with Fortnite Crew.
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Instant Unlock: Get the Danica Outfit (with both LEGO & Fortnite Styles) immediately upon purchase.
Premium Rewards
🏝️ Coral Cove Build – A stylish beachside retreat.
🦆 Lucky Duck Resort Build – A quirky, eye-catching vacation spot.
⛵ Tugboat Terrace Build – Relax on dual sundecks with ocean views.
🛋️ Deco Glam Living Room Decor Bundle – Elevate your space with fancy furniture (Deco Glam Shelves, Deco Glam Couch, and more).
Free Rewards
🍫 Chocolicious Gallery Decor Bundle – Sweeten up your builds with the ChocoLlama Statue and ChocoFountain.
Pass Details
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Available until November 11 (ET) – Progress and unlock rewards before time runs out!
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Future Availability: All LEGO Pass items may return in the Fortnite Shop later.
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 1.000.189 will fix a few of these issues.
