The headline feature for Fortnite update 5.3 is the Shockwave Grenade, but there is plenty more to come in the latest Fortnite update. Last week the Rift-To-Go item was the flagship feature in Epic’s battle royale game, but there is always more to come.
The star addition to Fortnite update 5.3 is the Shockwave Grenade. After some heavy leaking in previous weeks, the new item has appeared in the incoming Fortnite update. The item description reads: “Send yourself, allies, or enemies flying like a human cannonball! Grants immunity to fall damage.”
That said, the Fortnite Shockwave Grenade will not be the only change to the game: we also see a return of the legendary-only drops chaos of Solid Gold LTM, now available in 50v50. Before we get to the new changes, make sure you’re caught up on our Fortnite week 7 challenges guide and the full list of Fortnite Tomatohead challenges. Done? Then here’s everything you need to know about Fortnite update 5.3.
Fortnite update 5.3 release time
Fortnite update 5.3 – Shockwave Grenade
Shockwave Grenade – added
- Ability
- Knocks players back, destroys objects after being knocked back
- Fall damage
- None
- Drops
- Stacks of 2-6
- Rarity
- Epic
- Location
- Supply drops, vending machines, llamas, and chests
Fortnite update 5.3 – Solid Gold LTM
Solid Gold LTM – added
- Details
- Legendary weapon and item drops only
- Mode
- Now available in 50v50