Fortnite Rocket Racing Patch Notes – December 19 Update
Introduction
Fortnite’s Chapter 5 Season 1 has been released, and Epic Games is addressing player feedback and making improvements before the holiday break. In the latest patch, focused on Rocket Racing, several changes have been implemented to enhance the gaming experience. Here are the key highlights from the Rocket Racing patch notes for the December 19 update.
Long Queue Times
Players who are high-ranked in Rocket Racing have reported experiencing long queue times. In response to this feedback, the development team is working on incremental improvements to reduce queue times. Ongoing monitoring and adjustments will be made as needed to ensure a smoother experience for all players.
Car Collisions
Car-on-car collisions, particularly situations where a bump from behind spins a car 180 degrees, have been a significant concern among players. The latest update aims to make these collisions less punishing, providing a more balanced and enjoyable racing experience. Epic Games will continue to focus on collision improvements in future updates.
Jackie Outfit Quest
An issue was identified in the Jackie Outfit Quest, specifically related to reaching Gold rank in Rocket Racing. The quest was rewarding players for reaching Gold II instead of Gold I. The patch addresses this, ensuring that racers who achieve Gold I only need to complete one full race to complete the quest and receive the Jackie Outfit.
Fortnite Festival – Missing Song Library
A fix has been implemented for an error that caused players to encounter an empty song library in the Main Stage after suspending Fortnite on their device. This fix also addresses pauses some players experienced before a song starts.
Fall Damage Disabled in Main Stage’s Backstage
Players can now freely jump off all the balconies in the Main Stage’s Backstage as fall damage has been disabled. This change allows for more dynamic movement without the risk of taking damage.
Restart Song Functionality
Temporarily disabled the “Restart Song” functionality available to Solo players while a fix is implemented for an error causing the game to become unresponsive.
Incorrect Posting to Leaderboards
Fixed an issue where some scores were posted to the wrong leaderboard. Continuous monitoring and potential audits of leaderboards will be conducted to ensure accuracy moving forward.
These patch notes showcase Epic Games’ commitment to addressing player concerns and enhancing various aspects of the Rocket Racing experience in Fortnite. Players are encouraged to explore the updates and provide additional feedback for ongoing improvements.