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Fortnite v9.41 Content Update patch notes – Storm Scout Sniper Rifle, Birthday Presents, Cake item, and more

Matt Porter

Epic Games have released the final patch for their popular battle royale game before the Fortnite v9.41 Content Update gives the developers one final opportunity to make some last minute tweaks to the game ahead of the biggest tournament in the game’s history, which kicks off on Friday, July 26 boasting a $30 million prize pool.

Players will get their hands on a brand new weapon with the v9.41 Content Update, alongside a number of special items to celebrate the game’s birthday. 

Storm Scout Sniper Rifle

The headline addition to Fortnite in the v9.41 Content Update is the Storm Scout Sniper Rifle which comes in two different rarities, Epic and Legendary.

The weapon includes a special scope that has yet to bee seen in the game, with a small minimap appearing in the bottom left corner of the screen when scoped in with the rifle, while also making players aware of the direction from which the storm is coming, so they won’t be caught out when trying to pick off opponents.

The Epic version of the rifle will deal 81 damage-per-shot, while the Legendary versions packs a bigger punch with 85 damage handed out every time a bullet connects with an enemy.

The Storm Scout is unlike any sniper we’ve seen in the game before.

You can read the full patch notes for the Storm Scout Sniper Rifle below.

Storm Scout Sniper Rifle

  • The scope on this sniper rifle contains an embedded weather map that displays upcoming storm circles before they are revealed on the minimap.
  • Available at Epic and Legendary Rarities.
  • Damage: 81/85
    • Headshot: 202/212
  • 1.1 Rounds per second.
  • Uses Heavy Ammo.
  • Reload Speed: 2.84s/2.7s.

Birthday Cake and Presents

Epic have also added a number of new items to celebrate the game’s second birthday, including Birthday Cakes and Presents, which will give you a helping hand as you search for victory royales. 

Presents will include loot that can be used to give you an advantage over your enemies, while Cake will grant five health and shield when consumed. These items won’t be included in Arena or Tournament playlists, and are only available in the game’s base modes. 

Cakes will grant health and shields when consumed.

The patch notes for the Birthday Presents and Cake are as follows:

  • Birthday Presents
    • Available in Legendary Rarity.
    • Can be found from Floor loot, Chests, Vending Machines, Supply Drops, and Llamas.
      • Not available in Arena and Tournament playlists.
    • Presents have six possible packages of loot.
  • Birthday Cake
    • Found around various POIs.
      • Not available in Arena and Tournament playlists.
    • Grants 5 Health and 5 Shield.

You can read the rest of the Fortnite v9.41 Content Update patch notes below.

Remaining Fortnite v9.41 Content Update patch notes

BATTLE ROYALE

GAMEPLAY

  • Overtime Challenges
    • Unlock rewards and gain XP with the Season 9 Overtime Challenges. Jump in-game now for more details!

UI

  • PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Streaming
    • Drop into the Fortnite lobby to begin your viewing of the Fortnite World Cup Pro-Am and Finals… while playing the game! Get wins while you watch your favorite competitors do the same. For more information, check out our blog.

CREATIVE

WHAT’S NEW?

Movie Set Prefabs
Lights. Camera. Action! Set the scene for the next blockbuster using the Movie Set prefabs and galleries.

GAMEPLAY

Bug Fixes

  • Players can now edit pre-built structures during a game.
  • Coins are no longer disappearing while in Create mode after finishing a game.

PREFABS & GALLERIES

  • 4 New Movie Set Prefabs
    • Movie Set Warehouse
    • Movie Set Helicopter Crash
    • Movie Set Docks
    • Movie Set Ceremony
  • 3 New Galleries
    • Movie Set Gallery
    • Movie Set Prop Gallery
    • Nature Tree Gallery B

WEAPONS + ITEMS

  • Storm Scout Sniper Rifle
    • The scope on this sniper rifle contains an embedded weather map that displays upcoming storm circles before they are revealed on the minimap.
    • Available at Epic and Legendary Rarities.
    • Damage: 81/85
      • Headshot: 202/212
    • 1.1 Rounds per second.
    • Uses Heavy Ammo.
    • Reload Speed: 2.84s/2.7s.

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