Fortnite V40.10 April Fools & OG Chapter 1 Season 8 Update!

Fortnite’s v40.10 update, released on April 1, 2026, delivers a mix of nostalgia and chaos, bringing back OG Chapter 1 Season 8 alongside a limited-time April Fools event packed with wild gameplay changes.

OG Season 8 is Back

Epic Games has officially launched OG Season 8, bringing players back to one of Fortnite’s most iconic eras.
OG Season 8 is set to end on June 17th 2026.

• The season features the pirate-themed island, complete with the Volcano, Lazy Lagoon, and Sunny Steps
• Classic skins like Blackheart (lava remix), Hybrid (new variant), and Luke (remixed), are part of the nostalgia wave
• Returning Weapons & Items: Flint-Knock Pistol, Heavy Assault Rifle & Infantry Rifle, Boom Bow, Impulse Grenades & Shadow Bombs, and Poison Dart Traps
• Mechanics & Vehicles: Pirate Cannons, Treasure Maps, and Ballers (not at launch)

April Fools Event (24 Hours Only)

Key Features:

• Big Heads Mode: Oversized player heads for comedic gameplay
• Finger Guns: Players can “shoot” using finger guns
• Shoulder Riding: Stack teammates infinitely
• Llama Riding: Rideable llamas appear across the island
• No Fall Damage: Replaced with a cartoon splat effect

These additions are designed purely for fun and are active in unranked modes, reinforcing the event’s chaotic, non-competitive nature.

Competitive & Gameplay Updates

• Chaos Reloader Shotgun
  -Body shot damage has been slightly reduced
  -Reload speed is now consistent across all rarities
  -Mythic damage now matches Legendary rarity
  
• Twin Mag SMG
  -You’ll now see less spread while firing, jumping, sprinting and sliding
  -Spread has been slightly increased while crouching

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