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Various dataminers have shared thatFortnitecould be getting an unexpected UI change in one of the next game updates. Despite being out of early access for a while now,Fortniteis an ever-changing game, and it receives regular updates and patches every two weeks or so. Since it’s an online multiplayer game, the developers keep an eye out so they can act fast if any error occurs or if any balance changes need to be made. This kind of attention is particularly important when tournaments with cash prizes on the line are live.
Battle Royale is one of the most popularFortnitemodes, and the developers and community are celebrating this game mode’s sixth anniversary on May 18, 2025, which is whyFortnitehosted a sixth Birthday Event. However, it’s coming to an end with the v26.20, the next major game update. Many gamers already expected this update to be one of the most important patches released during Chapter 4 Season 4, but it turns out that it might be even bigger than they thought.
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Multiple reliable leakers, such as iFireMonkey, Shiina, and HYPEX, have mentioned the possibility of a completely new lobby UI, as well as major modifications being made toFortnite’s Discovery menu. It’s not uncommon for theFortnitelobby background image to be changed every now and then, especially when a new event takes place or at the start of a new season, but it seems this won’t be the case this time around. According to HYPEX, players can expect the lobby to change completely either for v26.20 on September 26 or v26.30 on October 10.
The leaked UI images make it seem like the lobby will definitely have a cleaner look. Most of its icons look relatively smaller, the page selection bar will only occupy the top left corner of the screen, the Discover menu has been moved to the left, and players will have a way to quickly access theircurrent Survivor Medal inFortnite. Some fans have already commented that they’re not happy with it because, even though it doesn’t look as busy, it greatly resembles a mobile game UI.
It is possible that this change will only come out on October 10. The v26.20 update on September 26 will alreadyadd Ahsoka and her quests toFortnite, giving fans plenty to do, so they might not have time to check out and explore the UI in great detail.
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