Summary
AFortnitedataminer has pointed out that players on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S now have the ability to pre-download updates, allowing them to jump right into the action when servers go live.Fortnite’s updates typically require several hours of downtime in order to introduce new cosmetics, locations, weapons, and more into the game.
Epic Games recently releasedChapter 6 Season 2 ofFortniteinto the wild, which includes several collaborations that have many fans excited. The patch notes for the new season announced that fans will soon see a crossover betweenFortniteandCowboy Bebop, an iconic anime that has been around since its debut in 1998. Social media accounts for the popular battle royale also shared a fake rap beef documentary featuring a feud between the character Big Dill and the Grammy-winning musical performer T-Pain.Mortal Kombathas also arrived inFortnite, as Sub-Zero is now available through the battle pass. With so much content to explore, many gamers are ready to jump into the new season as soon as possible.
Originally spotted by HYPEX on Twitter, Epic Games has now given players on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S the option to pre-downloadFortniteupdateshours ahead of their worldwide release. This means that, before servers even go down for maintenance, some players can begin installing updates and be ready to play by the time that servers are up again. While this is useful across the board, it’s particularly helpful for gamers with slower internet connections who may struggle to download larger files.
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Fortnitetypically adds highly-requested featureson every platform simultaneously, but there’s no word on if or when other players will be able to take advantage of pre-downloads in the future. Many gamers were excited to hear the news, especially on the cusp of a new season that will introduce numerous updates as it matures. However, a large portion of the community has asked for a statement from Epic Games about when other platforms may be able to do the same.
SomeFortniteplayers on Nintendo Switchwere particularly disappointed, claiming that updates seem to take a long time to download on the aging system. Others added that they only use their Switch with a wireless connection and don’t have access to the quicker downloads that may come from using an Ethernet cable. Many fans are still hopeful that the new feature will eventually be made available on all platforms.
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