Fortnite has today launched its January 11 update, so here’s the full list of changes and fixes with this patch. This is an update to the current build version of 19.01 but brings a whirlwind of content to the game. The primary change is in the new tornadoes, which have been teased since the new chapter’s first gameplay trailers were revealed. These gargantuan tornadoes bring about not only major destruction but can act as a great way for you to both fly across the map and feel a sense of impending doom. There are a few things alongside it though, so let’s not waste more time. Here’s everything new with Fortnite in its January 11 update!

Fortnite January 11 Update Patch Notes

Twister and Shock: New Weather Explained

If you see a dark cloud start to form, that’s not necessarily a signal to flee either. Sure, the lightning from it deals a small amount of damage (and sets the surrounding area on fire) but the power of its shock gives players a temporary speed boost.

How to increase your chance of getting struck by lightning? Jump into a body of water beneath the cloud, or reach the highest land point under it! Lightning doesn’t strike twice back-to-back — once you’ve been struck, lightning won’t strike you again right after.

Flare Gun Also in the Forecast… To Be Unvaulted Now!

Don’t leave it up to just lightning to start fires. With this hotfix, the Flare Gun has been unvaulted! So now in addition to Firefly Jars, you can spark Flare Guns to make use of spreading flames. Find Flare Guns in Chests, on the ground, and from Supply Drops!

Tornado Week: The Twisters Intensify

The cyclones are at high intensity to mark this climate shake-up.

In Tornado Week, running from now to January 17 at 9 AM ET, there’s a higher percent chance you’ll encounter tornadoes around the Island for their debut. The wind is at your back!

Competitive notes:

  • Tornadoes and lightning are not included in competitive playlists.
  • Flare Guns are currently not in competitive playlists but are subject to an evaluation period.
  • During this Season, items like the Flare Gun and Shield Keg could potentially be introduced to competitive playlists after a one-to-two week evaluation period. In this Season in particular, we’re evaluating the viability of more mid-Season items introduced to competitive playlists than in recent previous Seasons.

Fortnite and the January 11 update are available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Android. For more information regarding today’s patch, check out the official website.

  • During this Season, items like the Flare Gun and Shield Keg could potentially be introduced to competitive playlists after a one-to-two week evaluation period. In this Season in particular, we’re evaluating the viability of more mid-Season items introduced to competitive playlists than in recent previous Seasons.