Fortnite Update 5.07 Patch Notes (v40.20) for PS4, PC and Xbox One

Fortnite update 5.07 (v40.20) is available to download on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. According to the official Fortnite 5.07 patch notes, the latest Season 14 update introduces live vocal and drum support, improved movement and mixing tools for performances, and a reward-focused Music Pass centered on Laufey cosmetics. Developers also gain early access to a new AI conversation system that enables dynamic NPC dialogue, event triggers, and adaptive gameplay interactions, though publishing support remains unavailable during the experimental phase. Today’s Fortnite version 5.07 fixes weapon handling bugs, incorrect UI notifications, and matchmaking errors in Rocket Racing.

Fortnite update 40.20 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.

Fortnite Festival Season 14 Features

• Mic Vocals enables real-time singing using supported microphones on PC and console.
• Pro Drums support added for Rock Band 4 and compatible MIDI drum kits.
• Players can walk and change positions freely while performing in the Jam Ring.
• Quick Mix interface allows fast track swapping and instant mashups during sessions.

Emberlight Music Pass Rewards

• White Dress Laufey Outfit granted instantly to Fortnite Crew members.
• Progression unlocks themed instruments, Auras, and the “Madwoman” Jam Track.
• Final reward tier includes the Golden Era Laufey Outfit.
• Item Shop adds the Lover Girl Laufey Outfit and Mei Mei the Bunny Back Bling.
• New Jam Tracks and Emotes released for “Lover Girl” and “Tough Luck.”

NPC AI Conversations Experimental Feature

• New Conversations system replaces the former Persona device as an experimental tool.
• Developers can create AI-powered NPCs with unique personalities, voices, and behaviors.
• Characters can remember events during a session and react to player actions in real time.
• NPCs can trigger gameplay events and respond dynamically to world-state changes.
• Scene Graph component and Verse API support runtime prompt changes and structured outputs.
• Publishing projects using Conversations is not yet available.
• Experimental projects display a watermark inside UEFN.
• System uses Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite for responses and ElevenLabs for voice output.
• Player audio data is not stored by Epic.

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 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 5.07 will address a few of these issues.

Download free Fortnite update 5.07 for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.