Epic adds Preferred Item Slots feature ahead of Bugha’s Late Game mode

Fortnite update finally 3.23 (17.20) rolled out on PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, v.v. The Fortnite patch 3.23 is available to play following the game’s server downtime today. Epic Games reveals what’s included in this new update’s patch notes. The update version number is 3.23 on PS4, Xbox Series X and Xbox One, 1.000.034 on PS5 and 17.20 on PC.

 

What’s new in the Fortnite update?

This update adds in Preferred Item Slots, it allowing users to manage their inventories more effectively. The list of new fixes and additions is below:
– This update introduces Preferred Item Slots setting.
– Arena playlists will be disabled starting July 20 at 02:00 UTC. We plan to provide them available again after downtime has finished. But there may be a delay.
– Career statistics may stop updating shortly before downtime starts, but they should be accurate once downtime finishs.
– We have heard reports from users that the Deploy Alien Nanites anywhere other than Holly Hatchery mission is not tracking progress properly. We plan to auto-complete this Quest with the release of 3.23 (v17.20).

Epic adds Preferred Item Slots feature ahead of Bugha’s Late Game mode

Preferred Item Slots are a huge change for Fortnite, with users now able to make a preset that will put items in certain places in their inventory. If you wish to have a sniper rifle at the start of your inventory, you can now pick to do so, helping you quick access to the weapons you use the most.

Additionally, Epic revealed that Bugha’s Late Game mode will roll out shortly following this new update. It’s a brand new competition held in honor of the 2019 World Cup Solo Champion that will enable users to compete for cash prizes from July 20 to July 28.

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New Games Releasing date: August 27th

Available on: PS4, Switch, iOS, Android

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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition

After a delay, this GameCube remaster is just a few weeks away. The re-release has better graphics, new music arrangements, and even some additional dungeons. What’s more, there will be a demo on day one that’ll let you explore three full dungeons with players who own the full game.

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Release date: August 27th

Available on: PC

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The goofball surgery sim is back, and this time you can play it in co-op. That means up to four surgeons running around and making a mess of medical procedures. Additionally, the sequel lets you move about the entire hospital, so you’ll have to track down the tools and other items you need for each surgery.

New Games Releasing this week: Tell Me Why: Chapter One

Release date: August 27th

Available on: Xbox One, PC

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Release date: August 27th

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch

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Madden NFL 21

Release date: August 28th

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC

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