Fortnite's update 4.92 went live on November 19 across PC, consoles, and mobile as part of the v38.11 patch. The update introduces several new items and features primarily geared toward Chapter 7, including skins and map changes. Datamined details reveal upcoming content like the return of The Seven and new event elements.
Update Overview
Epic Games rolled out Fortnite update 4.92 on November 19, bringing fresh content to the free-to-play battle royale game as part of its v38.11 patch. While official patch notes from Epic are limited, dataminer HYPEX provided insights into the additions, many of which are targeted for Chapter 7. Some features are immediately available, while others have been added to the game's files for future release.
New Content and Features
Key additions include:
- A new Homer skin and Homer clones, with an event countdown and Geeked Homer Clones now live.
- New OG Bunker Morse Code reading “ZEROHOUR”.
- The FFC Striker Sparkplug skin.
- Indications of The Seven returning in Chapter 7, accompanied by a new banner and logo.
- Itchy as an upcoming sidekick.
- Updates to the Battle Royale map.
- Confirmation of The Bride skin from Kill Bill for Chapter 7.
These elements suggest ongoing narrative developments and collaborations, building excitement for Chapter 7's storyline.
Known Issues
Epic's official Trello board highlights several bugs being addressed across modes:
General Issues
- Storage space problems for Nintendo Switch players.
- Stability issues with the Xbox app on PC.
- Fortnite Crash Reporter on PC when exiting.
Battle Royale and Related Modes
- Disabled logout button on Xbox and mobile.
- Controller issues with crouch and edit confirmations.
- Ranked item styles not unlocking properly.
Lego Fortnite
- Missing quest rewards for 'A Simpsons Favor' and bonus goals.
- Invisible resources, lag in Storm King fights, and various interaction bugs like flipped vehicles or stuck players.
Other Modes
- Mobile: Uncustomizable controller bindings and inventory overlaps.
- Rocket Racing: Quest tracker and visual glitches.
- Save the World: Ability inconsistencies for Ninjas and perks.
- Fortnite Festival: Eliminated players continuing in Battle Stage.
Epic plans to investigate these, with potential updates via a dev blog. Players can follow community sources for the latest fixes.