Fortnite Update 5.06 Patch Notes (v40.10) for PS4, PC and Xbox One

Fortnite update 5.06 (v40.10) is available to download on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. According to the official Fortnite 5.06 patch notes, the latest update resolves cosmetic display errors, movement interactions, and menu navigation. Today’s Fortnite version 5.06 also improves stability, accuracy, and player experience across platforms.

Fortnite update 40.10 Patch Notes – April 1, 2026

April Fools Gameplay Additions

Big Heads mode enlarges player head sizes with special adjustments for certain characters.
Finger Guns item allows players to fire playful finger-based shots.
Shoulder Riding feature lets teammates stack on each other with no set limit.
Rideable Llamas now appear across the Island.
Fall damage replaced with a splat sound effect upon landing.
All features available in Unranked Battle Royale and Blitz.
All features except Big Heads included in Unranked Reload.

Weapon Balance Updates

Chaos Reloader Shotgun
- Body shot damage slightly lowered.
- Reload timing standardized across all rarities.
- Mythic version damage aligned with Legendary tier.
Twin Mag SMG
- Reduced spread while firing, jumping, sprinting, and sliding.
- Slightly increased spread while crouched.

Accessibility and Feature Updates

Text-To-Speech and Speech-To-Text options added in English.
Settings available in the Communication tab for voice reading and dictated chat messages.

General Fixes and Improvements

Slapperoni Pizza no longer grants the Slap effect without consuming a slice.
Players no longer become trapped under terrain when combining Particle Accelerator with Overdrive Grenade.
Zipline near Latte Landing no longer launches players unexpectedly.
Season X Umbrella now displays correct textures while gliding.
Pickaxes retain proper textures after revive or reboot.
Axo Midnight Style visuals corrected.
Hades facial animations now function properly with the Underworld Anger Emote.
Overlay Contrail restored to player Lockers.
Morphite weapons now show accurate ammo counts in Reload mode.
Some Gliders no longer display incorrect styles or replace Back Blings.

Fortnite Mobile v40.10 Improvements

Players can now save up to 12 custom HUD layouts.
Rivalry rank display size increased for better readability across devices.

Additional Bug Fixes

Text chat restored in Fortnite OG matches.
Vehicle Radio buttons can be re-added after removal from HUD layouts.
Aim Assist no longer activates without input when Auto Fire is enabled.
Storm Surge threshold indicator now appears correctly in Competitive matches.
Dash icon no longer shows incorrectly after entering a Rift.
Duplicate Chat and Microphone buttons removed from the Showdown tab.
Lawless Slap Jug can now be used directly from the Quick Bar in Blitz.
Accolade, Quest, and XP notifications repositioned to prevent UI overlap in Blitz.

LEGO Fortnite

Something is stirring under NINJAGO Island. The Thing from Beneath has risen, and a new adventure begins.
When you open LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, you will notice a new quest prompt highlighting sightings of a mysterious creature. If you are not ready just yet, you can opt out and return to it later.
Accept the quest, and you will be guided to the Airship Dock along the coast of NINJAGO Island, where you will meet Captain Flintlocke. He will brief you on what lies ahead. From there, you will travel to a mist-shrouded island that leads directly to the arena of a formidable new boss, the Thing from Beneath.
Beside the arena stands an Altar requiring specific NINJAGO resources. Offer Unknowable Energy to summon a powerful foe, or offer even more to unleash something far greater. Then enter the arena, and the battle begins.
Face the Thing from Beneath, earn powerful tomes, and collect them to unlock new Zeppelin Balloon parts.
The encounter resets after 18 hours, allowing you to challenge it again. Conquer the more powerful enemy, and you will earn a unique trophy to showcase your mastery.
The quest is live until April 27. Do not miss out!

➕ Additions:

Introducing our newest guided build, the Zeppelin Balloon, a first look at what’s coming next for contraptions in Odyssey.
Adjust its lift using the controller bumpers or the Shift and Space keys on keyboard. Hold the input to gain more lift, or tap lightly for precise altitude control.
We’ve also overhauled the piloting experience. Instead of Channels 1–4, the Zeppelin uses familiar vehicle controls like WASD or standard controller inputs.
Thrusters now respond only while held, giving you smoother, more responsive flight, especially over long distances.
Even greater control is on the way, with channel assignment coming soon.
A new weapon has arrived, KATANA! Get ready to slash through enemies, parry attacks, and master your NINJA techniques. Unknowable Energy is now more likely to drop and will drop in larger quantities.
Attention Builders – time to take control!
We’ve reworked how drag forces are applied to vehicles to fix inconsistencies and make handling feel smoother and more responsive. The updated calculations are more accurate, making your builds control more consistently, feel more maneuverable, and in some cases, move even faster.
This change will affect existing builds, too. However, we’ll be keeping a close eye on your feedback as you get hands-on with the update.
This update marks a significant improvement, and we’re excited to see the new creations you’ll come up with. As always, we’re listening and will keep you in the loop as we continue refining our physics systems and building tools.
Wolves are less dangerous now – they have lower health and deal less damage.
Consumables now stay put and won’t auto-slot to the far-right of your hotbar.

⚒️Bug fixes:

Fixed an issue where vehicles would sometimes play a stone grinding sound while being controlled.
Improved AI behavior when navigating obstacles.
Horde enemies will now fight hostile AI when they cross paths and are hostile to one another.
Fixed an issue where the Geokenesis power could not be used when fighting Storm King.
Fixed an issue where certain parts changed their visuals during simulation.
Hostile Earth Ninjas will properly target players when using their drill attack.
Fixed an issue causing Spinjitzu to sometimes consume more stamina than intended.
Fixed an issue where the Fire Dragon would get stuck and not attack while on the ground.
Fixed an issue preventing players from sitting in seats when flying in certain cases.
Fixed an issue where some placements of villages in the Shore biome would create a Dry Valley village instead.
Resolved a number of crashes and performance issues impacting different platforms.
Resolved an issue where players couldn’t leave the NINJAGO Island and return to the Mainland.
Mitigated an issue where the Fire Breath attack wouldn’t damage any structures.
Fixed a visual issue with the Village boundaries being present even if the Village Square is removed.
Fixed a visual issue where trees would flicker for some players.
Fixed an issue where users on console couldn’t scroll through available restoration slots.

General Top Issues

Axo’s Midnight Style may display the wrong shirt and visual glitches
Overlay Contrail may not appear inside the Locker

Battle Royale, Reload, and OG Top Issues

Morphite weapons may show incorrect ammo totals on the Quick Bar
Pickaxes may appear incorrectly after a player is revived or rebooted
Season X Umbrella visual effects may not display properly
Players may become stuck beneath terrain when using the Particle Accelerator while affected by the Overdrive Grenade
Zipline near Latte Landing may knock players off unexpectedly

Fortnite Mobile Top Issues

Text chat is currently unavailable in Fortnite OG matches

Rocket Racing Top Issues

Game mode button may lead to the wrong menu after returning to the lobby from a Casual race

Previously, a major Fortnite update 4.93 (36.00) added quality-of-life improvements and fixes. Unfortunately, players are still facing several issues with the game. Today’s Fortnite version 5.06 will address a few of these issues.

Download free Fortnite update 5.06 for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.