Following a time period of server downtime, Epic Games has had Fortnite back online (even though you might face a queue to go into). With it, the newest 2.4.0 update is currently available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Players of their Battle Royale and Save the World modes involve some things to expect Fortnite Skins, nevertheless the most exciting on the bunch is likely the revolutionary minigun weapon for Battle Royale.
The minigun are available in both supply drops and chests in Battle Royale, and yes it uses Light ammo. Epic says it fires at "almost" exactly the same speed since the SMG, however you can presumably fire it for for a longer time before having to reload. It should present you with a nice difference in pace should you've been spending time and effort with sniper rifles recently as part on the limited-time Sniper Shootout mode containing now wrapped up.
Other Battle Royale adjustments to this update include a choice to toggle over recently added auto-run feature, and also a reduction in how many times the high-rarity suppressed pistols arrive. Save the World's additions add some release in the Cozy Campfire item plus the addition of recent Expedition types. You are able to see everything in your breakdown in the Fortnite 2.4.0 patch notes, or look into the full listing of changes on Epic's website.
Epic recently promised freebies are for the way to create up for your lengthy server downtime that accompanied the relieve a patch yesterday. We still do not know when those are coming, but they are now a step closer, as Epic said they couldn't survive released until after 2.4.0 rolled out.
As for what's next, Epic has revised its agenda for upcoming updates. The Valentine's Day and Spring It On events are already pushed back a week and today have target Fortnite Items launch dates of February 14 (update 2.5.0) and February 21 (update 3.0.0), respectively. The current Save the World event will likely be extended from the meantime. "We i would love you to be capable of play the overall game and feel this is the very best bet to get a stable patch out to you," Epic said within a post on Reddit. We'll report back as further facts are shared.