Fortnite Version 1.69 Update Patch Notes - Fly Explosives LTM and Guided Missile
By Nicholas Barth ·
The Fortnite 1.69 version that was brought to the PS4 by the v5.10 content update details the brand new Fly Explosives LTM and updated Guided Missile in its patch notes.
Tuesday, July 31st saw Epic Games implement the v5.10 content update for Fortnite Battle Royale, which brought the 1.69 version of Fortnite to the PS4, that included some major new pieces of content for Fortnite in its patch notes. These changes include the addition of the Fly Explosives Limited Timed Mode and the revamped Guided Missile weapon to the 1.69 version of Fortnite.
You can view the official description of the patch notes for the 1.69 version of Fortnite for the PS4 and the v5.10 content update that all platforms received on Tuesday, July 31st below.
Fortnite Version 1.69 Update Patch Notes
"This week kicks off with a new LTM, Fly Explosives. It’s all about jetpacks, explosives, and complete cartoon chaos. Take flight with your team and seize Victory Royale.
The Guided Missile is back from the Vault and dropping into Battle Royale this update! In its time away, the Guided Missile has been tweaked and tuned down as it was too strong upon its initial release.
The Guided Missile returns from the Vault! Scan the battlefield from above, weave through obstacles, and rocket ride teammates into the action.
Fly Explosives (Battle Royale)
BOOM! The new Fly Explosives Limited Time Mode is here and it’s a blast for the whole squad. Use Jetpacks to fly above your foes and rain down in this explosives only game mode.
LIMITED TIME MODE: FLY EXPLOSIVES
Summary
This mode combines the explosive fun of the High Explosives LTM and the vaulted Limited Time Item Jetpack. Take to the skies and blast everyone else back to the lobby!
Mode Details
Only Explosive Weapons can be found in this mode.
Floor Loot spawners will occasionally spawn Jetpacks.
Fly Explosives Jetpacks have increased fuel regen rate & decreased burn rate compared to Default Jetpacks, to keep pilots in the sky a bit longer.
Between-storm wait times have been reduced due to players needing less time to find adequate loot (avg. match length should be lower than 20m).
Rocket Ammunition capped at 120.
Profile Stats (K/D & Wins) are tracked in this mode.
LIMITED TIME MODE: PLAYGROUND
What’s New?
The Vaulted Jetpack has been enabled for the duration of the Fly Explosives LTM.
Guided Missile has been enabled.
Consumable Healing Item spawn rates have been normalized by lowering Chug Jug & shield spawn rates.
Bandages have been removed.
This is to raise the chance of spawning healing items that get players to full health & shields.
Bug Fixes
Nameplates will no longer appear for members of the opposite team.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
Guided Missile returns!
Available in Epic and Legendary variants.
Fuse duration reduced from 18 to 15 seconds.
Movement Speed decreased from 1100 to 1000.
Reload time increased to 2.4/2.2.
Reduced player damage from 105/110 down to 74/77 damage.
Reduced structure damage down from 1100 to 400.
Explosions now damage structures with no regard for Line of Sight.
Guided Missile can also be controlled via keyboard using the default movement inputs.
Bug Fixes
The issues with Slurp Juice have been fixed and it can once again be looted in-game.
MOBILE
iOS players will have a larger than normal update to download (2gb)."
The additions of the Fly Explosives LTM, which features the return of the vaulted jetpack and only explosives weapon, and the revamped Guided Missile, which Epic Games expects to see a much more positive reaction that when it was first released in Fortnite, that are detailed in the patch notes for the v5.10 content update (version 1.69 for the PS4) will be bringing a great deal of high octane and explosive action to the popular battle royale game to begin the month of August.
Are you excited to try out the Flying Explosives LTM, updated Guided Missile weapon and other changes that Epic Games has brought to Fortnite in the v5.10 content update that brought the 1.69 version of Fortnite to the PS4 platform? Let us know in the comments below!
(cover photo courtesy of Epic Games)