Epic Games released update 40.40 for Fortnite on May 14, which eliminates lethal fall damage in non-ranked battle royale and zero build modes. The patch also introduces Overwatch characters and other adjustments to zero build gameplay.
The update serves as the final major patch for chapter 7, season 2. Players in zero build now begin matches with a pistol and shield potion while gaining infinite stamina when sprinting with a pickaxe. Non-ranked modes feature a new splat animation that leaves fallen players at 1 health point without shields, allowing survival from high drops but creating vulnerability to nearby opponents.
