Fortnite updates: full patch notes for v11.30 with Christmas event latest, Snow Map, new skins and everything else

CultureGaming v11.30 is believed to be in place to get the game ready for an upcoming Christmas event

Thursday, 12th December 2019, 1:12 pm

The latest update to Fortnite is now available to players, with fans able to download v11.30 of the massively popular Battle Royale game.

The game is continuously receiving updates from developers Epic Games to eliminate technical glitches and keep the experience fresh for fans.

But it's these 'numbered' updates that draw the most attention, as they're usually ones with significant content updates behind them.

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This week's v11.30 patch weighs in at a hefty 4GB download, which suggests there's a lot of meaty new content to get into.

At first glace though, it might not seem like there's a lot new when you load up the game.

But that's because v11.30 is believed to be in place to get the game ready for an upcoming Christmas event; that content could be 'unlocked' soon.

Luckily, Fortnite community of data-miners and leakers have been pouring through the files, and have found clues to what we can expect come the holiday event.

What will the Snow Map be like?

Perhaps the most exciting thing that's expected to appear with the Christmas event is a snowy version of the game's map.

The previous iteration of Fortnite's map did include a snowy area, but Epic chose not to cover the whole thing in the white stuff last year.

This year though, they're going all out, and Chapter 2's play-space will be entirely draped in a carpet of snow.

That's according to leakers who have managed to find the snow version of the map, and some new buildings that will probably be added to it in the near future.

They include an Ice Hotel, a Toy Factory, 'Crackshot house', and a Ski Building.

(Image: Epic Games)

Not only will there be a snowy map, but there will also be some old items that were introduced last year for the holiday season that will be returning.

Data-miners have also leaked the 'Winterfest Challenges', which will award players with different cosmetics for completing challenges.

How does Split Screen work?

One of the biggest new features in v11.30 is the ability to play Fortnite in split screen - that is, with a friend on the same PlayStation 4 or Xbox One console.

Previously, if you wanted to play the game's Duos and Squads modes with a friend, you'd have to do it on separate consoles, each player owning a copy of the game.

But now you'll be able to share the screen as your work together to take down your foes.

Epic Games notes that "this is an early release of Split Screen," and they say they will " continue to improve the feature."

What else is new?

A leaked winter-themed loading screen (Image: Epic Games)

A number of small changes have also been made to the game.

You can now preview what's new in the Item Shop using your mobile device before loading into the game with Party Hub.

To do this, open Party Hub, swipe right, and tap "Preview Items."

Epic have also increased the daily Item Shop gifting limit from three to five.

A change has been made to the in-game ammo indicator; it's now a visual representation of remaining ammo number, rather than a solid bar.

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