Save the World | Homebase Status Report 1.29.20

By The Fortnite Team

What’s up Homebase Heroes!

Here’s a look at what’s coming to Save the World this week. 

Final Frost Frostnite Challenge 

Prepare for the final Frostnite weekly challenge, Final Frost! This challenge combines mechanics from Frosty Turf, New Wave Holiday, Superheated, and Top It Off. Fight off the frost to unlock the Vacuum Tube Bow.

Vacuum Tube Bow

It’s electrifying! Hit the Husks with this deadly weapon to ricochet lightning between your enemies. Fires an arrow that drops over time. Damage, range, and velocity increase with charge time.

Snuggle Specialist Sarah

Snuggle Up! 

• Standard Perk: Tail of the Dragon
  • Dragon Slash leaves behind an energized trail, dealing 18 base Energy Damage per second.
• Commander Perk: Tail of the Dragon+
  • Dragon Slash leaves behind an energized trail, dealing 45 base Energy Damage per second and slowing enemies by 30% for 3 seconds.
• Available from the Event Store starting January 31 at 7PM ET
  • Note: Event Store rotations will take place on a new release schedule of Fridays at 7PM ET, with some exceptions. Weekly Store rotations will continue on the Wednesdays at 7PM ET release schedule.

Inventory Wipe Grant

Players who were impacted by the backpack and storage wipe have been given an item grant based on account level. This grant is based on player account level and contains an item pack with a plethora of materials (building, crafting, etc) to help compensate for the loss of inventory.