Fortnite Update 1.000.218 Patch Notes (v40.20) for PS5 – April 16, 2026

Fortnite update 1.000.218 is available to download on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. According to the official Fortnite update 40.20 patch notes, the latest update fixes weapon handling bugs, incorrect UI notifications, and matchmaking errors in Rocket Racing. Nintendo Switch tournaments remain disabled due to stability concerns, while visual and interface problems continue to affect select platforms and modes. Today’s Fortnite patch 1.000.218 also resolves multiple gameplay and visual issues.

Fortnite version 1.000.218 Patch Notes – April 16, 2026

Summary of Key Issues

• Incorrect “Rewards to Claim” alert showing in the Battle Pass bonus section.
• Tournaments disabled on Nintendo Switch 1 due to a crash problem.
• Chaos Reloader Shotgun experiencing reload and firing failures.
• Players unable to swap weapons after using a Pirate Cannon.
• Rocket Racing players loading into the wrong track when selecting Olympus.

General Issues

• “Rewards to Claim” notification may appear incorrectly in the Battle Pass bonus rewards tab.

Battle Royale, Blitz Royale, Reload, and OG Issues

• Tournaments temporarily turned off on Nintendo Switch 1 while a crash bug is being resolved.
• Chaos Reloader Shotgun may fail to reload or shoot as expected.
• Players may be unable to change weapons after firing a Pirate Cannon.
• Item icons on Vending Machines may appear stretched or distorted.

Save the World Issues

• Progress circle animation may not display around the “Vote” button when using a controller.

Fortnite Mobile Issues

• Visual problems reported on Google Pixel 10 devices.

Rocket Racing Issues

• Players may load into Light Drive instead of Olympus when entering a race queue.

Previously, a major Fortnite update 39.40 added a Valentine’s Day event with themed quests and cosmetics, multiple crossover waves arrive including Honkai Star Rail, Marvel Rivals Wave 2, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Chappell Roan. Unfortunately, players are still facing several issues with the game. Today’s Fortnite version 1.000.218 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Fortnite update 1.000.218 for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.