Learn all about Fortnite Battle Royale's v7.20 Content Update in this guide! This includes the release of the Sneaky Snowman item and the vaulting of the Quad Launcher!!
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v7.20 Content Update Summary
Release of New Camouflage Item
| Release Date | January 22, 2019, 1PM UTC |
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The v7.20 Content brings with it a new item—The Sneaky Snowman! It will also vault the Quad Launcher and apply various fixes to shield and vehicle spawn rates.
Time Conversion Table
| PT | AET | ET | CET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 22 5AM | Jan. 23 12AM | Jan. 22 8AM | Jan. 22 2PM |
Tweet on V7.20 Content Update
Coming this week: small tweaks to shield availability, a reduction of mobility (item & vehicle spawn chance), and a few more vaults... including Quad Launcher.
— Eric Williamson (@erwil9) January 21, 2019
New Item: Sneaky Snowman
It's distractingly adorable and it can hide you from enemies around! The Sneaky Snowman is the second camouflage item introduced to Fortnite after the Legendary Bush.
Check Out the Sneaky Snowman Guide HereWeapon Vault Update
Quad Launcher Vaulted
Introduced in the v6.02 Patch, the Quad Launcher will now take a break as it has been vaulted! No news or indications have been made if the Quad Launcher will ever return to Fortnite.
Check Out the Quad Launcher Weapon StatsGrappler Vaulted
The Grappler has been removed from the game almost haft a year after it's been introduced. The item was released during the High Stakes event in Season 5.
Check Out the Grappler Guide & Tips HerePort-a-Fortress Vaulted
The Port-a-Fortress has been removed and brought back to the game multiple times due to some major issues. In this update, it has finally been vaulted.
Check Out the Port-a-Fortress Guide HereItem & Vehicle Spawn Adjustments
Resolved Issue for Shield Spawn Rate
The issue regarding the Shields' spawn rate will be resolved in the v7.20 Content Update. The shields will now spawn more frequently across the map in all loot sources.
Check Out the Health & Shield Items HereLower Spawn Rate for Vehicles
You'll be seeing less vehicles around as the spawn rate of some vehicles has been lowered! This includes spawn rates of Quadcrusher and the X-4 Stormwing.
Affected Vehicles List
Check Out the Vehicles List & Locations HereBalloons Will Appear Less Often
Balloons also received tweaks on its spawn rate. Starting this content update, the Balloons will spawn less in Fortnite.
Check Out the Balloon Guide & Tips Here
