The folks over at Epic have finally released the patch notes for Content Update 5.40. After struggling to release update 5.40 a few days ago due to a few internal issues, the folks over at Epic have released a content update that is said to bring some fresh cheese to the table.
With Content Update 5.40 live, players should now be able to experience the all-new SCAR, that is, the suppressed SCAR. The Suppressed SCAR introduces a suppressed mechanic to the already fan-favorite SCAR. With the Suppressed SCAR, the folks over at Epic are willing to teach players about trigger discipline. The Suppressed SCAR is available in two classes, Epic and Legendary. The rifle deals 32 or 33 damage per shot respective of their rarity class.
However, with the addition of the Suppressed SCAR, the folks over at Epic Games have pulled back the Drum Gun, after vaulting the Revolver with Update 5.40.
For the Nintendo Switch, Epic Games has yet another shift in their stance. With Content Update 5.40, Epic has disabled Video Capture for Nintendo Switch player in an effort to enhance the performance of the game on the hybrid console.
Additional slight improvements found from the patch notes includes patching player model bugs occuring during the High Stakes event as well as fixing the Enforcer skin from glitching at certain angles. Regarding players complaining about not receiving their challenge credits in Getaway LTM, Epic quickly took notice and has already patched the issue shortly after the launch of update 5.40.
Here’s the full patch notes obtained via Epic Games.
BATTLE ROYALE
LIMITED TIME MODE: THE GETAWAY
Bug Fixes
- Players in the Getaway LTM can no longer land on the van without building.
- Reduced the Victory music at the end of a match.
- Jewel will no longer appear in inventory hotbar after being put in the Down-But-Not-Out state.
- Player models will no longer get stuck under the van after winning a match.
- Player models and items will no longer fall to the ground after winning a match.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Suppressed Assault Rifle Added.
- Sneaky weapon that rewards trigger discipline with precision.
- Can be found in Vending Machines, floor loot, Treasure Chests, and Supply Drops.
- Available in Epic and Legendary Variants.
- 32/33 damage per shot.
- Available in Epic and Legendary Variants.
- Vaulted Drum Gun
ART+ANIMATION
- Enforcer Outfit no longer appears distorted to other clients from certain distances.
PERFORMANCE
- Sub-Region Matchmaking added for Southeast Asia.
- More details here.
- Disabled Video Capture for the Nintendo Switch.
- This was done for performance and stability reasons.
SAVE THE WORLD
MISSIONS + SYSTEMS
- Weekly Horde Challenge 6
- Available Wednesday, September 12 at 8 PM ET
- This week, deploy your portable Fort against hordes of assassin Husks – and players have no shields!
- Earn Field Agent Rio for the first-time completion.
- This challenge is also repeatable for Event Tickets.
HEROES
- New Mythic Outlander – Field Agent Rio, has been added to the Weekly Horde Challenge.
- Features new Subclass – Rook
- New Perk – Phase Cannon: Phase Shifting empowers the equipped ranged weapon causing the next shot fired to shoot a Phase projectile which pierces enemies and deals 60 base energy damage. Switching or holstering weapons removes the effect.
- Features new Subclass – Rook
Bug Fixes
- Mythic Ninja: Bladestorm Enforcer no longer appears distorted to other clients at certain distances.
WEAPONS + ITEMS
- Wraith Assault Rifle added to the Weekly Store.
- A silenced assault rifle with excellent headshot damage that maintains impressive accuracy when fired in controlled bursts.
- Equipped with a suppressor that greatly reduces the distance that enemies hear gunshots.
- Available Wednesday, September 12 at 8 PM ET until Wednesday, September 19 at 8 PM ET.
