We’ve got the new Fortnite patch notes ready and raring to go, as Epic Games introduces a fresh era to the long-running battle royale giant. Fortnite update 33.30 is a doozy for fans of the game’s early days, as this patch introduces the Fortnite OG Season 2 battle pass, which is full of throwbacks to some iconic cosmetics. So, get your squad together, and drop back into Tilted Towers with us.
For those who are unaware, patch notes detail the latest fixes, changes, and additions for each update. At the start of a new season or chapter, these notes are full of new additions as well as some subtractions. During the season, you may find these notes focus on bug fixes and other minor improvements. If you’re looking for more Fortnite stuff, check out our list of the best Fortnite skins, or the best Fortnite creative codes.
Fortnite update 33.30 patch notes
Here are the patch notes for Fortnite update 33.30:
When is Fortnite 33.30 downtime?
Fortnite update 33.30 downtime is at on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 4:00 am ET / 1:00 am PT / 9:00 am GMT. The game will be taken down for maintenance at least 30 minutes before the times stated above. We expect downtime to last at least two hours, however Epic Games have managed to get Fortnite’s servers back up and running earlier in the past.
What is the Fortnite update 33.30 release date?
Fortnite update 33.30 will be released on Friday, January 31, 2025. This update brings brand-new passes for Fortnite Festival, Lego Fortnite, and of course, the highly anticipated Fortnite OG Season 2 battle pass. In 2017, when the original Season 2 content launched, we saw the debut of POIs like Tilted Towers, Haunted Hills, and Junk Junction. If you like sweaty battles, then we all know that Titled Towers is the place to be.

Fortnite OG Season 2 battle pass
The Fortnite OG Season 2 battle pass pays homage to the game’s past, by referencing cosmetics from the first iteration of Season 2 that launched on December 14, 2017. We can’t believe it has already been that long, but time flies when you’re having fun after all. So what does the Fortnite OG Season 2 battle pass include? According to notable Fortnite leaker ‘ShiinaBR‘, players can expect overhauled skins for characters like the Cuddle Team Leader or the Sparkle Specialist.

Is there a new Fortnite Ballistic update?
Yes, Fortnite update 33.30 brings fresh tweaks to Fortnite Ballistic. Fortnite leaker ‘ShiinaBR‘ details that Epic Games is bringing the following changes to the promising FPS game mode:
- Drum Gun added to the current weapon rotation
- Sniper rifles and shotguns will receive buffs
- Players can’t use weapons or gadgets in the ‘buy phase’
- New maps are headed to Fortnite Ballistic, alongside gadgets and weapons
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