Update v1.9/Bug Fixes

Update v1.9 of Fortnite released on November 13th, 2017. Due to the size of this update, bug fixes are on this page. For the main update, go here.

Gameplay

 * Players who are in the Down But Not Out (DBNO) state no longer pick up resources and ammo automatically.
 * Fixed an issue which caused DBNO players to be eliminated if another teammate leaves the match even though another teammate is still alive.
 * You can no longer revive DBNO players through closed doors.
 * Fixed a bug which caused all hit effects to appear on the central point of a player.
 * You can now open and close doors while in build mode.
 * Players will no longer switch building pieces if they change material while targeting a structure. (Combat Pro controller configuration)
 * You will no longer automatically pick up resources if you have reached 999 resources of that type.
 * Damage numbers no longer overlap when damaging an enemy with a Sniper Rifle.
 * Clarified messaging notification that appears when a player is unable to loot during the reload animation.

Spectating

 * Storm effects are now visible while spectating a player that is outside the safe zone.

UI

 * The correct item slot will now be highlighted when switching between separate stacks of grenades.
 * Adjusted the Leaderboard page so the countdown timer is no longer clipping into the leaderboard.
 * Fixed a bug that resulted in a single consumed shield potion visually appearing as 100 points of shield.
 * The inventory menu no longer opens automatically when accesing the trap menu.
 * The “Combat Pro” controller config icons are now displayed correctly on the combat quickbar.
 * It is no longer possible to cancel matchmaking while trying to close the news window.
 * Upon leaving a match, the popup message no longer states: "Return to home base."
 * The “A Problem Occurred” message will no longer popup after each match has ended.
 * Fixed an issue which caused voice chat settings to not save properly.
 * The revive icon no longer turns red when another teammate is knocked into the DBNO state.
 * Moved the FPS display off the minimap when the “Show FPS” option is enabled on PC or Mac.
 * The “Code of Conduct” button links to the appropriately localized version of the CoC.

World

 * You can no longer break the boats in Loot Lake by building on top of them.
 * Breaking these boats would cause the treasure chests in them to be destroyed.
 * Fixed various LOD issues.
 * Patched up a few terrain seams.
 * Removed indestructibility of some objects.
 * Added collision to a number of objects.

Audio

 * Fixed an issue which caused audio to occasionally cut out upon death.
 * Fixed an issue which caused bush audio to play randomly.
 * The “Friends Only” voice chat option now works as intended on Xbox One.
 * Footstep sounds no longer trigger after the player stops moving.
 * The Victory screen sound is now tied to the sound effect volume slider instead of the music volume slider.
 * Fixed an issue that would cause the DBNO alert to play when reviving squadmates.

General

 * Fixed a couple of rare crashes.

Gameplay

 * Players can now shoot down skull projectiles thrown by Lobbers and Flingers with double barrel shotguns.
 * Falling Traps will now show their max tier.
 * The upgraded Adrenaline Rush ability will once again resurrect players.
 * Fixed an issue that prevented players from purchasing the Increased Backpack Size node in the Research Tier 2 Skill Tree.
 * Fixed an issue which prevented the player from building after activating an ability in build mode.
 * Fixed an issue which prevented the wall attached to the Wall Launcher Trap from taking damage from a harvesting weapon.
 * Fixed an issue which caused the Atlas to spawn inside of terrain in the Hexylvania zone.
 * Added physics reactions to the Constructor’s DECOY ability when it is damaged.

Missions

 * Players were previously receiving lower reward chests than intended.
 * We will be compensating players shortly after the release of V.1.9.

UI

 * After rejoining a game in progress, gadget cooldown durations will now show the correct values.
 * Survivors are no longer referred to as workers in the Skill Tree.
 * The confirm button will no longer become unresponsive when crafting an item in the recycling menu.
 * The “slot item” button is no longer off center in the Collection Book.
 * Star level information will now correctly update for the Tire Drop trap.
 * Error messages will no longer become stuck on screen.
 * Fixed an issue which caused text to be cut off in the squad set bonus list.
 * Fixed an issue which caused text to be cut off in the Daily Rewards menu.