An update deployed this February 5 in the morning, and which will have seen its share of new features related to Lovers’ Day (as a reminder, it’s February 14, you no longer have an excuse). A ton of rewards to collect until the end of the month, including new queststhis time truly related to the Story of this season. We summarize everything you need to remember from this v39.40 update, knowing that from now on, the Battle Royale modes will all be brought together under the same tile, with personalization of the experience at stake (ranked or not, with or without construction, solo or other modes).
Love stronger than anything?
This update, which could be described as a “Valentine’s Day special”, notably sees a ton of mini-events, including preparation for the return of the Seven, the emblematic group of Battle Royale lore, which prepare their definitive arrival in history on February 23if we are to believe the schedule officially revealed and available above.
We can particularly note:
- Of the Strong hours every weekendnamely February 7, 14 and 21
- The arrival of a pink heart shaped storm in game next week
- THE return from nightmare island Friday February 13
- The Ice King Event on Fortnite OG on February 15
- THE return of the DeLorean in game from February 19
- THE Lantern Festival on Recharge maps also from February 19
A second wave of cosmetics linked to KPop Demon Hunters is also planned with new outfits for HUNTR/X will therefore be offered, inspired by the costumes of the song Goldenincluding Jinu from Saja Boys with an alternative style, Jinu demon. Note that the KPop Demon Hunters universe will add new gameplay features in Blitz mode, including Rumi’s sword. Also note the launch of a new Music Pass with the arrival of star Chappell Roan in Fortnite Festival.
In the meantime, Epic Games has decided to spoil you since you can collect no less than 10 rewards, at each of your connections between February 5 and February 19 at 10 a.m.. The first nine awards will be for a rise in level while the last one will allow you to obtain theloading screen Under the arrows of Chou-pidon. These bonuses constitute the Sweet Series quest set, which will be replaced by the Lovely End quests on February 19.

In addition, you will also just need to play in Duo, Trio or Sections in Battle Royale Zero Construction, in Recharge mode, or OG or Blitz to take part in a heart candy hunt on the mapand this before February 23 at 3 p.m.date of the next content update. If you collect enough, you will gain experience but also a ‘Tit coeur’ back accessory.

Other new features
Among the new gameplay features available for this update, we will note in particular the bolt-action assault rifle, Chou-pidon’s bow or the Flobaberry Mist Grenade. The Wings of Icarus should also make a return in the coming days. Rumors also indicate that the Black Traveler’s ship above the Lethal Labs could begin targeting players and therefore inflict damage on them. The official account of the game revealed a video summarizing all these new gameplay features on its networks, perfect for realizing what this “mini-season” will bring to the season.
New cosmetics
These new cosmetics are presented to us by FireMonkey on the social network
The new emoticons
New Emotes / Emoticons in v39.40 pic.twitter.com/ZycQCd6GwQ
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New back accessories
New Back Blings/Skins in v39.40 pic.twitter.com/0FzD1AH8Gu
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The new loading screens
New Loading Screens pic.twitter.com/NfvcO6bylw
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Other cosmetics added
Misc. New Stuff in v39.40: pic.twitter.com/BmAG6H4Z9X
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