Epic Games ignites Fortnite’s battle royale with Update 39.10: Reload mode gains fresh weapons, a Winter OG Island drops in, and surprises await.
If you’re looking for everything that’s been added to Fortnite with the latest update, here are the full patch notes.
Fortnite Downtime Details Today
Fortnite servers went offline at 4 AM ET on December 11, 2025, for update v39.10, with matchmaking disabled 30 minutes prior. The downtime lasted about 90 minutes, bringing servers back online around 5:30 AM ET to deploy Reload Weapons, Winter OG Island, and other content. Players finished ongoing matches before full shutdown.
Fortnite 39.10 update is now live, and players can jump back in as servers are online!
Fortnite Update 39.10 Full Patch Notes
Fortnite Update 39.10 brings several exciting additions and gameplay changes. The new Reload weapons shake up combat with fresh mechanics, while the Winter OG Island offers a snowy twist on classic locations. Players can expect holiday-themed skins, limited-time modes, and balance adjustments to various items and vehicles. Epic Games has also rolled out bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance the overall experience during the festive season.
LEGO Ninjago Season Collab
A new LEGO Fortnite Odyssey update has arrived with a LEGO Ninjago collab and a brand new journey players can embark on. You can get elemental mastery during your gameplay and XP to progress through the LEGO Pass, which includes Ninjago skins.
Furthermore, some skins are also being released in the Item Shop as the full bundle costs 2,800 V-Bucks. Read our LEGO Fortnite patch notes for the full info right here.
OG Season 7 Arrives with Winter Map
A new Fortnite OG Season 7 has arrived, and it brings a winter wonderland to the game. Snowy season is here, and iconic POIs like Polar Peak, Happy Hamlet, and Frosty Flights are back in the game with the OG island. The season brings a brand new Battle Pass stacked with three remixed skins and more items.
Read our coverage on the full Fortnite OG Season 7 patch notes for the complete rundown on everything new right here.
Plenty of Collabs Hit the Shop
The new Fortnite patch adds files for several cosmetic items that are brand-new collabs in the game. These collabs include a Kim Kardashian collab, which brings her glamorous outfits and Skims styles, Playboi Carti collab skins, CourageJD Icon collab, and finally, the DeLorean vehicle in the Item Shop.
You can get these skins starting December 12, in the Item Shop, as well as a chance to get them for free via cash cups in the compete tab in-game.
New Social UI
Fortnite has added a new Social UI in the game that revamps party chat, voice chat, and adds a friends menu that players can access by opening the social tab. The change is not just restricted to the main Fortnite Battle Royale experience but Save The World as well.
Blitz x Playboi Carti
Fortnite is not just adding Playboi Carti skins in the game with the artist’s collab; they’re also introducing some special mythic weapons in Blitz mode when the collab drops. Here are all three weapons that will be added to Fortnite Blitz once the collab arrives:
- Blitz Boss Carti’s Thunder Shotgun: Deals high damage and shoots two rounds at a time. It features a limited magazine size and siphons health with each hit.
- Blitz Boss Carti’s Nemesis AR: Offers a moderate rate of fire and is easy to control. It is effective in a variety of combat scenarios and siphons health with each hit.
- Blitz Boss Carti’s Revolver: A fast, precise sidearm with a good punch but small capacity. Like the others, it siphons health with each hit.
Reload Gets Morphite Weapons
Finally, Fortnite Reload welcomes new Morphite Weapons in the game, which function similarly to the Evochrome Weapons from Chapter 2 Season 8. The more damage you deal with the weapon and use it, the more it evolves in rarity throughout the match and deals more damage with improved stats.
Here are all the Morphite weapons available in Fortnite Reload:
- Morphite Tac Shotgun
- Morphite SMG
- Morphite Pump Shotgun
- Morphite Hand Cannon
- Morphite AR
- Morphite Heavy AR
BR Updates
- Innoloop Labs has been renamed to Lethal Labs POI.
- Queen’s Cradle now hovers above Lethal Labs’ Zero Point Shard.
- Tactical Assault Rifle and Sovereign Shotgun are unvaulted.
- Ranked and Zero Build playlists are now merged into a single Battle Royale playlist.
- Winterfest cabin will return on December 18 with new cosmetics and the Yule Trooper Boss on the map.
What are Morphite weapons in Reload mode
Morphite weapons are a new class of evolving firearms introduced in Fortnite Update v39.10 for Reload mode only. They function like the Evochrome weapons from Chapter 3, upgrading in rarity and stats as players deal damage to opponents.
How They Work
Damage to enemies fills a meter below the weapon’s name; once full, players reload to evolve it to the next rarity (starting typically at Uncommon, up to Mythic gold). Reload can be done while aiming, and they feature hitscan accuracy with First Shot Accuracy.
Available Weapons
Morphite variants include:
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Assault Rifle and Heavy Assault Rifle (medium-long range, automatic).
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Tactical Shotgun, Pump Shotgun, and Hand Cannon (close-range).
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SMG and Tactical Pistol (fast-firing support).
Where to find Morphite weapons on the Reload map
Morphite weapons spawn as standard ground loot across the Reload map, typically starting at Uncommon rarity. They appear in floor loot, chests, and supply drops like other weapons in the mode, with higher chances in high-loot areas.
Spawn Distribution
No specific hotspots exist for Morphite weapons; they integrate into the general loot pool on all Reload maps (e.g., Oasis, Surf City, Venture). Players report frequent drops in buildings, POIs, and open areas, making them easy to acquire early game.
Acquisition Tips
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Land at busy POIs like Breaker Beach or Cashmere Cliffs for quicker access amid fights.
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Check chests and reload vans first, as Morphite variants (ARs, shotguns, SMGs) cycle in base loot tables.
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Evolve them by dealing damage anywhere on the map to upgrade rarity on the spot.
