Fortnite Gets New Update Version 1.000.178 on Consoles
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Epic Games is implementing a few fixes to Fortnite, as the free-to-play wonder has gotten a new patch that console players will see as update version 1.000.178, which aims to fix a few things.
This unannounced patch comes after the Galactic Battle patch that ushered in the new season just last week. Read on for the known issues and other important details.
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One issue Epic Games has singled out is one affecting Story Quest Bonus Goals from progressing. Per Epic, “These Bonus Goals have been auto-completed. Story Quest completion is unaffected, and Bonus Goal markers still show on the Map when highlighted.”
Read on for the full list of known issues being looked into by Epic for Battle Royale all to Save the World. There is a possibility the ones marked “Fixed in Future Game Update” have been resolved with today’s patch (via the official Trello board).
Fortnite Known Issues as of May 6, 2025:
GENERAL TOP ISSUES
Fixed in Future Game Update
- Built-In Emotes do not play in Creative / UEFN Experiences.
In Development
- Nintendo Switch players encountering storage space issues
- Splitscreen Issue when player 2 logs out.
Investigating
- Unable to change the style of Outfits with customizable elements.
- Players cannot close the emote wheel without selecting an emote
BATTLE ROYALE/RELOAD/OG TOP ISSUES
Fixed in Future Game Update
- The “Run through rings on the course” Quest UI stops updating progress after 9 rings.
In Development
- Vanguard Zadie Bonus Goals not being counted
- Can’t edit structures while a DBNO (knocked) player is nearby.
Investigating
- Crashes on GeForce Now when changing the Rendering mode
- Some Outfits may change their rarity when scrolling in the Locker.
- Players may float briefly after using Typhoon Blade’s Cyclone Slash upon exiting a vehicle.
- Changing to another item right after using the Fishing Rod breaks the animation.
- Can’t reboot a teammate if the ‘Reboot’ key is the same as the ‘Buy Reboot Cards’ key.
BALLISTIC TOP ISSUES
In Development
- UI may disappear from the top of the screen after spamming the “Inventory” and “Buy” buttons on keyboard.
LEGO FORTNITE TOP ISSUES
In Development
- Players may get stuck in a cannon if its damaged or falls into water while operating it.
- Consumable buff timers can be overwritten when eating another consumable with a buff
- There is no indication of which direction some furniture is being placed
- The Swag Shot emote is not correctly translating on the Chalk Board
Investigating
- Grabbing certain items at Mourndale Academy incorrectly gives flowers instead of the intended items.
- Lag/hitching issues in the Storm King fight
- ‘F’ key conflict: unable to interact with objects.
- Vacant Apartment and Housing Lot Icons are sometimes not displayed on Map.
- A prompt to flip a vehicle no longer appears when a vehicle is flipped.
- Isabelle won’t talk to players while interacting with the blackboard.
- Can’t move placed decorations in Edit Mode if the Decor Inventory is full.
- The Wasp 8000 Motorcycle may float after hopping off while in motion.
- Storm King’s Weak Points and Rift Spawners are immune to damage when an enemy is around.
- Invisible collision in Phase 1 after being eliminated in Phase 2 of the Storm King fight.
- Enemies’ health bars may not appear at times.
- Stuck when exiting the Crusher.
- Villagers exploring with players may destroy structures while trying to harvest.
- Bottom of HUD can disappear after using macrobinoculars.
ROCKET RACING TOP ISSUES
Fixed in Future Game Update
Ranked rewards’ preview icons not displaying corresponding colored Style icons.
In Development
- Terrain may clip into and overlap with road surface on several tracks.
- [Switch] Non Party Leaders may experience matchmaking errors when attempting to queue for Casual mode while in a party.
- Locker’s Vehicles – SUV/Truck and Sports Cars sections changes to a different background color when navigating through the cosmetics options
Investigating
- Vehicle handling may be unresponsive after passing through a Teleporter Checkpoint in a Community track.
- Players may observe extremely bright lights.
FORTNITE FESTIVAL TOP ISSUES
In Development
- Jam Stage Mixers – Players need to equip Jam Tracks before hopping into the Jam Stage to access songs and start making music.
Investigating
- Audio Stuttering On Switch After Extended Play
- [Local Multiplayer] Incorrect HUD loading in Main Stage.
SAVE THE WORLD
Fixed in Future Game Update
- Players might get stuck if they use Jam Loops just before completing a Mission.
- Flutter’s Wisp eliminations do not trigger ‘On Elimination’ effects or contribute to Combat Score.
- Rejoining a party after leaving may result in being stuck on the ‘Waiting for Party Leader’ screen.
Investigating
- Unpinned Quests’ progress pop-up does not appear.
FORTNITE MOBILE TOP ISSUES
In Development
- Scope reticle may not appear, or appears in low resolution on Low quality settings.
Investigating
- Unable to send Game Channel messages in Battle Royale Solos.
If Epic Games releases more info about today’s patch, expect the article to be updated.
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