Fortnite v23.20 Update Adds New Reality Augments: Full Patch Notes Detailed

Epic Games has rolled out the latest update to Fortnite Chapter 4. Version 23.20 sees a variety of new features hit the Battle Royale.

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 has already offered players some huge changes. Perhaps most notable is the addition of Reality Augments; enhancement perks that players accumulate over a single match. This latest update adds five more augments into rotation, including one that will bestow a treasure map leading to some top loot.

Below, we've listed all of the updates and changes that have made their way to Fortnite in this latest patch.

Fortnite v23.20 Full Patch Notes

Falcon Scout

Players can now collect and deploy a remote controlled Falcon Scout. Control where it flies, ping or place markers, and caw to create a radius to mark all opponents out to you and your squad. The Falcon Scout can also open containers and pick up loot.

Using the Falcon Scout will leave you defenseless, so it's best used in a Squad. It has a max health and a maximum distance of which it can be used from you.

Falcon Scouts can be found as ground loot, in regular Chests, Oathbound Chests and Supply Drops.

New Reality Augments

The following five Reality Augments have been added into rotation:

Peely's Plunder

• Receive a treasure map that will lead you to buried treasure.

Shotgun Striker

• Your Shotgun fire will give you Siphon upon hitting opponents.

Rarity Check

• Get Siphon upon eliminations with Common and Uncommon weapons.

Zero Chance

• Temporarily gain the Zero Point dash ability each time you break an enemy's Shield.

Danger Hero

• Briefly regenerate Health and gain movement speed when your Shield breaks.

Hired Characters

With v23.20, hired Characters can now ride vehicles as passengers.

Competitive Notes

• The Rarity Check Reality Augment is not included in competitive playlists.

Major Bug Fixes

• Fixed the issue that caused us to disable the Deku Smash in Battle Royale/Zero Build. The Deku Smash has been re-enabled in Battle Royale/Zero Build.
• Fixed issues related to mantling in which players would sometimes be flung across the map.
• Fixed an issue in which, in some instances, sprinting would be disabled for the duration of a match.
• Reality Augments can again be unlocked from teammates.
• Players can again damage objects with their Pickaxe consistently.
• Players are now able to select Reality Augments while on a Dirt Bike.
• Players can now use the Guardian Shield while on the back of an OG Bear pick-up truck or a Dirt Bike.