Aakrit Sharma
❘ Published: 2022-07-05T10:00:39 ❘ Updated: 2022-07-05T10:00:44
Exciting news for Fortnite fans: the highly-anticipated v21.20 update has been delayed, but the early patch notes and new release date are sure to keep players on the edge of their seats!
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 has certainly been an eventful one, with breathtaking map changes but some instability issues. Players have been eagerly waiting for new content to level up their Battle Pass and unlock skins, with the hope that the upcoming update will deliver.
Loopers will have to wait just a little longer for the v21.20 update, as it has been delayed by a day. Although this may come as a disappointment, the developers have something major in store that is causing the delay.
Fortnite Cash Cups to take place on July 5 instead of the v21.20 update
Gamers from all corners of the Fortnite community were taken by surprise when the game’s Cash Cups were announced for July 5 instead of July 6, pointing to a shift in the update schedule.
- Read More: Fortnite v21.20 early patch notes: Indiana Jones, No Sweat Summer, Luke Skywalker skin, more
Thanks to a change in the Cash Cup schedule, it’s apparent that the v21.20 update will now be released on July 6, providing players with a clearer picture of what’s to come.
Update most likely won’t drop tomorrow, I’m 99% sure it’s on Wednesday
I completely missed this, but a few days ago Fortnite changed Cash Cup dates from July 6 to July 5 due to “expected game updates around the same time”
Basically confirms that the update will drop on July 6.
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) July 4, 2022
As for the upcoming update itself, it already promises to be action-packed, with a Reality Root spotted at the Temple Bloom landmark hinting at monumental map changes.
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Keep your eyes on the temple between Rocky Reels and The Joneses.
It may be making some significant changes on July 5, and we wanted to give our competitive community a heads-up to prepare. 👀 🪨 🗺
— Fortnite Competitive (@FNCompetitive) June 28, 2022
Notably, the original release date for v21.20 was July 5, as Fortnite usually drops updates on Tuesdays. The unexpected shift in the update date has sparked much excitement and speculation over what’s to come in Chapter 3, Season 3.
What to expect from Fortnite v21.20 in Chapter 3 Season 3?
Epic Games itself has hinted at major changes in the game, particularly related to the Temple Bloom landmark, making the upcoming update something not to be missed.
