You can forgive Epic for not doing much for the Fortnite v8.51 patch with it being the final week of Season 8, as well as it perhaps giving their infamously overworked employees a minute of rest following 70-hour working weeks and constant crunch.
Ha, that’s a funny joke.
Anyway, here are those v8.51 patch notes in full.
WHAT’S NEW?
Shadow Bomb
Become one with the shadows! Engulf yourself in darkness with this new item, becoming invisible to enemies, increasing your speed, and allowing the ability to perform double jumps.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Shadow Bomb
- Shrouds yourself in shadow, briefly becoming invisible to enemies.
- 6-second duration
- User becomes more visible to others near the end of the effect.
- Increases your movement speed, provides the ability to double jump, and wall jump.
- Players are unable to attack, build, or loot while under the effects of the Shadow Bomb.
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Can hold a maximum of 6
- Can be found from Floor Loot, Chests, Supply Drops, and Supply Llamas.
- Shrouds yourself in shadow, briefly becoming invisible to enemies.
GAMEPLAY
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Sound effects for Jetpacks were occasionally playing much louder than they should be.
UI
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- The Victory Royale UI animation was displaying for all players in Limited Time Modes with respawning enabled.
Told you it was a quiet one.
MORE FORTNITE SEASON 8:
– Fortnite Season 8 Reboot Van Locations & Map
– Fortnite Season 8 Guide: Visit The 5 Highest Elevations On The Island
– Fortnite Season 8 Guide: Visit A Wooden Rabbit, A Stone Pig And A Metal Llama
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