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Fortnite Patch Notes (8.20 Update): Poison Dart Traps, Floor Is Lava LTM, Baller Tweaks, And More

Epic Games has released Fortnite patch 8.20, making a number of tweaks to how the game plays as well as introducing some new content, the highlight of which is a Limited-Time Mode called The Floor Is Lava. Here's a rundown on what's new and different, as well as the full patch notes for Battle Royale.

As you can probably guess, The Floor Is Lava LTM involves players avoiding lava while gathering loot and taking on enemies. The lava starts out covering the low areas of the map and starts to rise a few minutes into the match. Once that begins, it will gradually rise and cover the entire map, forcing players to scramble for weapons and then seek the safety of the high ground. If you touch the lava, your health will be directly damaged and you'll be bounced up into the air, so avoiding it is essential. However, you can build on the lava, and you'll actually receive a "small number" of building materials throughout the match without having to scavenge for them.

Epic has also introduced the Poison Dart Trap, which can be placed on floors, walls, ceilings. It can be triggered from three grid cells away and, when activated, will fire darts horizontally. Anyone hit by a dart will get damaged over time. The damage is applied directly to health, as poison bypasses shields.

Also added are several new foraged items: bananas, coconuts, and peppers. These provide a combination of health, shields (in some cases), and a speed boost, depending on the item.

The patch also makes changes to the way the Baller vehicle works and introduces new foraged items, among other tweaks and changes. The Baller no longer damages players when they collide, although they will still be knocked back. There's also a notable adjustment to the Infantry Rifle, which now functions as a hitscan weapon. Coinciding with that, its damage has been reduced slightly.

Take a look at the full patch notes for Battle Royale below. You can head to the official Fortnite website to see how the update changes the Creative mode and Save the World.