Fortnite update 4.56 is available to download on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and PC. According to the official Fortnite 4.56 patch notes, the latest Chapter 6 Season 2: LAWLESS! update introduces high-stakes heists, new crime boss Fletcher Kane, train & convoy robberies, a fresh Battle Pass, and the Sub-Zero crossover. Today’s Fortnite patch 4.56 also includes stability fixes.
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Fortnite 4.56 Patch Notes – February 21, 2025
Summary of Key Updates
- New Crime-Themed Locations – Explore Crime City, Outlaw Oasis, Shiny Shafts, and Lonewolf Lair for high-stakes heists.
- Fletcher Kane & Mythic Rewards – Defeat the mob boss for Double Down Pistol & Unstoppable Medallion.
- New Currency & Black Markets – Spend Gold Bars & Dill Bits at three Black Markets for powerful loot.
- Train & Armored Convoy Heists – Attack Kane’s moving transport & armored train for huge rewards.
- LAWLESS Battle Pass & Sub-Zero Crossover – Unlock Big Dill, Fletcher Kane, Sub-Zero (MK3), Outlaw Midas, and more.
New Locations & Criminal Empire
Crime City
- The ultimate hub for criminal activity with spots like Hostile Hotel, Wise Guys Bookstore, and the Launder Mat.
Outlaw Oasis
- A luxury hideout where outlaws unwind after big heists.
Shiny Shafts
- Fletcher Kane’s mining operation, a high-risk, high-reward looting spot.
Lonewolf Lair
- Fletcher’s heavily fortified mansion – expect resistance.
Public Enemy #1: Fletcher Kane
- The ruthless crime boss appears mid-heist to defend his turf.
- Defeat him to earn:
- Fletcher Kane’s Double Down Pistol (Mythic).
- Unstoppable Medallion (grants sprint speed boost & bash attack).
Gold Rush & Dill Bits Currency
- Swimming in gold-infused water grants speed boosts and increased Pickaxe damage.
- Mine Gold Veins to collect more Bars.
- Dill Bits (Big Dill’s currency) can be found in vaults but don’t carry over between matches.
Black Markets
- Spend Gold Bars & Dill Bits for Mythic & Legendary weapons.
- Purchase Boons that provide lasting in-match benefits.
Kane’s Transport Heists
Armored Transport Convoys
- Moving across the Island, guarded by henchmen.
- Steal it and take it for a joyride.
Armored Train Heist
- Destroy turrets, breach the vault car with Thermite, and grab the loot.
- Beware: Other players will be watching!
New Boons (Perks)
- Vulture Boon – Reveals enemy eliminations on the map.
- Gold Rush Boon – Chests grant Gold Rush effect.
- Adrenaline Rush Boon – Gain Slap effect when mantling/hurdling.
- Gold Ammo Boon – Gain ammo when collecting Bars.
- Greed Boon – Extra Bars from eliminations & containers.
New & Upcoming Weapons
Vault-Busting Gear
- Thermite – Essential for cracking vaults.
- Plasma Burst Laser – Fast vault-breaking weapon.
- Rocket Drill (v34.10) – Upcoming heavy-duty drill.
Weapons for Heists
- Collateral Damage Assault Rifle – Great for sustained fights.
- Falcon Eye Sniper – High-precision sniping.
- Outlaw Shotgun (v34.10) – Hard-hitting shotgun.
- Pump & Dump (v34.10) – Dual-wield Shotgun + SMG in one slot.
Utility & Defense Items
- Port-A-Cover – Quick deploy cover.
- Pulse Scanner – Detects nearby enemies.
- Med-Mist Grenade – Quick healing.
- Gold Splash – Heals 20 HP & grants Gold Rush effect.
Sub-Zero Joins the Fight
- Recruit Sub-Zero (MK3) as an NPC ally.
- Use Sub-Zero’s Kombat Kit for ice-sliding & melee attacks.
LAWLESS Battle Pass & Outfits
- Battle Pass Outfits:
- Cassidy Quinn (instant unlock).
- Joss, Fletcher Kane, Valentina, Big Dill, Keisha Cross.
- Sub-Zero (MK3) from Mortal Kombat.
- Outlaw Midas unlockable in March.
Cowboy Bebop Crossover
- Complete Quests (March 1-18) for:
- COWBOY BEBOP Wrap & Legends Loading Screen.
- Spike Spiegel & Faye Valentine Outfits arrive February 28.
New Feature: Moments (Music)
- Customize music for:
- Dropping from the Battle Bus.
- Victory Royale screen.
Competitive & Tournament Updates
- All new gameplay items are tournament-eligible (subject to future changes).
Claim the Vaultbrella
- Earn The Vaultbrella by winning a Victory Royale in Battle Royale or Zero Build.
Overhauled Compete Tab in Fortnite Battle Royale
Weekly View
- Displays all competitive events for the current week.
- Customizable filters allow you to sort events by:
- Experience (Battle Royale, Zero Build, or both)
- Team Size (Solo, Duos, Trios, Squads)
- Region (NA-East, NA-Central, NA-West, Oceania, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Brazil)
- Tournament Type (FNCS, Cash Cups, Victory Cups, etc.)
- Eligibility (See only events you qualify for)
- Events are shown in your local region’s start time.
Monthly View
- Provides a high-level overview of events each day.
- Highlights Cash Cups, Shop Cups, FNCS events, Victory Cups, Performance Evaluations, and Ranked Cups.
- Filters apply here as well—only see the events you care about!
- Selecting a date jumps to the Weekly View for a detailed breakdown.
- Can browse future months, but only events revealed by Epic will be visible.
Event Pages
Each event now has a dedicated page, showing:
- Start times for all sessions and rounds.
- Rewards breakdown (cash prizes, cosmetics, etc.).
- Scoring system (Victory Royale points, eliminations, placements).
- Bookmarking option – adds a countdown notification in the Lobby of any Ranked experience 24 hours before the event starts.
Event Leaderboards
Leaderboards have received a major visual upgrade while keeping their core functionality.
- Displays current points threshold required for qualification.
- Shows player rankings, match count, and total points.
- Clicking on a competitor reveals:
- Victory Royales
- Average eliminations
- Average placement
- Points from eliminations & placement
- Players can opt out of having their stats displayed via Privacy Settings (appearing as “Mystery Competitor”).
Chapter 6 Season 2 Tournament Updates
- All tournaments from Chapter 6 Season 1 return with the same formats, schedule, and prizing.
- Divisional Cups Update:
- Division 1 players who reach a Major’s Group Stage or Finals remain in Division 1.
- 600 players total in Division 1, with the remaining spots filled based on top results.
- Weekly promotion from Division 2 to 1 has doubled for each region.
- Division 3 promotions remain the same.
- More events will be added throughout the season—stay tuned to the Compete tab and Fortnite Competitive’s social channels.
FNCS Major 1 Champions 🏆
Before FNCS Major 2 kicks off, let’s celebrate the winners of FNCS Major 1!
Europe 🌍
BIG VICO + AIGHT FLICKZY + XSET VENO
NA-Central 🇺🇸
AJERSS + DIG ACORN + POLLO
NA-West 🌎
2AM PXMP + PARZ + BACC
Brazil 🇧🇷
W7M PHZIN + KING + SHINDEN FAZER
Asia 🇯🇵
RIDDLE RISE + ZETA KOVOTA + ZETA YUMA
Middle East 🌍
DANATH + MACE + VANISH SKITS
Oceania 🇦🇺
ALULA FKS + ALULA HERO + GLORY 5AALD
Improvements and QoL Changes
- New Job: Become a City Gardener in Brick Bay, complete challenges like watering and planting.
- Weather Update: Rainy weather has been added—carry an umbrella!
- Lighting Adjustment: Time of day lighting now better matches the game clock.
- Increased Housing Decor Limit: Now raised to 250 items.
- New Dirt Effect: Players can now get dirty and must wash or clean themselves.
- Players can now rename their Villages and Barn Animals.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed cats getting stuck inside Churro at the Cat Cafe.
- Fixed players unable to nudge decorations while decorating.
- Players disconnected from the Vampire Infection mini-game can now rejoin properly.
- Fixed game notifications repeatedly playing in the infection zone.
- Heart Wand dispenser now works correctly.
- Fixed rubberbanding issues affecting some players.
Performance & Stability
- Addressed multiple lag issues to improve game stability.
Gameplay Fixes
- Resolved a login issue preventing players from accessing their created Worlds.
- Fixed the “Board the Battle Bus” quest so it can be completed properly.
- Weapons from Supply Drops now drop correctly and display proper textures in the inventory.
- Fixed an issue where built Boom Barrels did not travel smoothly when thrown.
- The temperature in Dry Valley now updates according to the time of day.
UI & Audio Fixes
- Fixed a softlock issue for mobile players when opening the Village Square menu.
- Resolved an issue where the Compass was missing in created Sandbox worlds.
- Raven combat music now plays correctly.
- Passive crafting stations no longer restart when closing and reopening the menu.
Multiplayer Fixes
- Resolved an issue where all Eyes of the Storm were consumed by the Portal if multiple players deposited them at the same time.
Previously, a major Fortnite update 4.13 added quality-of-life improvements and fixes. Unfortunately, players are still facing several issues with the game. Today’s Fortnite version 4.56 will address a few of these issues.
Download free Fortnite update 4.56 for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.
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