The Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes for v42.10 bring one of the biggest Chapter 7 Season 4 refreshes so far, with new Sprites, new Match Overrides, new Loot Hacks, major weapon balance changes, Sprite Mastery updates and the launch of Fortnite OG Season X. The Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes also confirm the return of the Sweeper Shotgun, new Admin Panel codes and a completely revised Loot Hack lineup.
The Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes are now live, replacing several pre-release expectations with the final update details. Epic’s official v42.10 notes confirm four new Sprite types, three new Match Overrides, five active Loot Hacks, a reworked Sweeper Shotgun, Pump Shotgun and Mega Buster buffs, and nerfs to the Assault Rifle and 8-Bit Shotgun.
Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes overview
The Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes include:
| September 3 change | What changed |
|---|---|
| New Sprites | X-Ray, Onigiri, Mega Man and Overshield |
| New Match Overrides | Action Hero, Big Head Mode and Prop Hunt |
| New Loot Hacks | Caduceus Staff, Scorpion’s Combat Kit, Wrecker Revolver, Deadeye Assault Rifle and Holo Twister Assault Rifle |
| Sweeper Shotgun | Unvaulted and reworked |
| Pump Shotgun | Damage increased and equip speed improved |
| 8-Bit Shotgun | Damage reduced and equip speed improved |
| Assault Rifle | Headshot damage, Mythic damage and reload speed nerfed |
| Mega Buster | Projectile speed increased |
| Admin Panel codes | Three new codes added |
| Sprite Mastery | New progression and cheaper mastered Sprite resummons |
| Power Hours | Cheat Master boost scheduled for September 5 |
| Fortnite OG | Season X begins |
That makes the Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes far broader than a simple weapon update.
New Fortnite Sprites September 3
The update adds four new Sprite types:
- X-Ray Sprite
- Onigiri Sprite
- Mega Man Sprite
- Overshield Sprite
X-Ray periodically marks nearby enemies, making it an information-focused Sprite.
Onigiri activates Overdrive after the player eats or drinks, giving it a movement and recovery-focused role.
Mega Man reduces friction while sliding and swimming, allowing players to travel farther with momentum.
Overshield increases the amount of Overshield available based on Sprite level.
These four replace the pre-release expectation of a smaller three-Sprite drop and make the September 3 update one of the more substantial Sprite additions of Chapter 7 Season 4.
Fortnite Action Hero Override
The Action Hero Override is one of the three new Match Overrides added in v42.10.
While mid-air, aiming a weapon activates Hangtime and increases damage.
This makes Action Hero a direct combat modifier, rewarding players for attacking while airborne rather than staying grounded.
It joins Big Head Mode and Prop Hunt as part of the Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes.
Fortnite Big Head Mode
Big Head Mode gives players oversized heads during Battle Royale matches.
The effect is primarily visual but can make players considerably easier to spot, especially when trying to hide behind narrow pieces of cover.
Big Head Mode is now part of the Match Override pool rather than existing only as a separate gimmick mode.
Fortnite Prop Hunt Override
Prop Hunt is now available through the Override system.
The effect lets players crouch and remain still long enough to transform into environmental props, allowing them to blend into the surroundings.
That brings one of Fortnite’s most recognisable Creative mechanics directly into Battle Royale.
Fortnite September 3 Loot Hacks
The live Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes confirm a different Loot Hack lineup from the pre-release list.
The active September 3 Loot Hacks are:
| Loot Hack item | Type |
|---|---|
| Caduceus Staff | Utility |
| Scorpion’s Combat Kit | Combat item |
| Wrecker Revolver | Handgun |
| Deadeye Assault Rifle | Assault rifle |
| Holo Twister Assault Rifle | Assault rifle |
Tracking Visor, Banana of the Gods and Rocket Ram are not part of the active September 3 rotation.
The Loot Hack rarity range has also changed. Hacked weapons now appear from Rare to Legendary rather than Epic to Mythic.
Sweeper Shotgun rework
The Sweeper Shotgun has returned with a substantial rework.
Semi-Automatic. Fast-firing shotgun with a wide pellet spread. Good for dealing with multiple targets or landing easier shots at short range.
Sweeper Shotgun
Rarity DPS Damage Structure Fire Rate Magazine Reload Max Damage Headshot Epic
The weapon now uses a standard shotgun spread, fires faster and allows players to interrupt the reload once shells have been loaded.
The trade-off is a slightly smaller magazine and shorter maximum range.
The rework gives the Sweeper a more conventional shotgun feel while keeping its identity as a fast-firing option.
Pump Shotgun buff
The Pump Shotgun received a small but useful buff.
The classic pump-action Fortnite shotgun. It fires slowly but deals heavy close-range damage and reloads one shell at a time. High single-shot damage with a slow pump-action fire rate. Historically rotated in and out of Battle Royale and remains available in Creative/UEFN depending on playlist.
Pump Shotgun
Rarity DPS Damage Structure Fire Rate Magazine Reload Max Damage Headshot Common 64.4 92 45 0.7 5 5.10s 165 1.85x Uncommon 70.7 101 48 0.7 5 4.75s 170 1.85x Rare 77 110 50 0.7 5 4.40s 175 1.85x Epic 83.3 119 53 0.7 5 4.05s 180 1.85x Legendary 89.6 128 55 0.7 5 3.70s 185 1.85x
Damage has been increased slightly and the weapon now equips faster.
That makes the Pump more responsive in close-range fights and improves its effectiveness when swapping between weapons.
8-Bit Shotgun nerf
The 8-Bit Shotgun has been adjusted in both directions.
Its damage has been reduced, but the weapon now equips faster.
That means players lose some raw damage output but gain better handling when switching weapons during a fight.
Assault Rifle nerf
The standard Assault Rifle received several nerfs in the Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes.
The classic fully automatic Fortnite assault rifle, designed as a flexible medium-to-long-range weapon. First Shot Accuracy; hitscan rifle. Vaulted from the main Battle Royale loot pool in the latest recorded data.
Assault Rifle
Rarity DPS Damage Structure Fire Rate Magazine Reload Max Damage Headshot Common 165 30 30 5.5 30 2.75s 1.5x Uncommon 170.5 31 31 5.5 30 2.63s 1.5x Rare 181.5 33 33 5.5 30 2.50s 1.5x Epic 192.5 35 35 5.5 30 2.38s 1.5x Legendary 198 36 36 5.5 30 2.25s 1.5x
Epic reduced the headshot damage multiplier, slightly reduced Mythic damage and increased reload time.
The Assault Rifle remains a strong general-purpose weapon, but it now has less burst potential and slightly worse sustained performance.
Mega Buster buff
The Mega Buster received another buff.
Projectile speed has been increased, making moving targets easier to hit and reducing the amount of lead required on longer-range shots.
That change improves consistency without altering the weapon’s core damage model.
New Fortnite Admin Panel codes September 3
Three new Admin Panel codes are live following the update:
| Code | Reward |
|---|---|
INVALIDCHEAT | 2 Cheat Code Locators |
ChatWhereDoYouFindTheKey | Extraction Accelerators |
YourThoughtsAreMine | 5,000 Sprite Dust |
INVALIDCHEAT is especially notable because Epic directly referenced the previously invalid code becoming usable in the v42.10 update.
The YourThoughtsAreMine code is tied to a hidden Geno-related interaction before the reward becomes available.
Fortnite Sprite Mastery changes
The Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes also expand Sprite Mastery.
Mastered Sprites now cost 50% less Sprite Dust to resummon, making fully levelled Sprites considerably cheaper to bring back into later matches.
A new Sprite Mastery reward track has also been added, giving players another reason to continue levelling and mastering Sprites rather than stopping once they are collected.
The mastery system is also building towards an arcade-themed Back Bling arriving in v42.20.
Fortnite Power Hours September 5
The next Power Hours event takes place on September 5.
The event focuses on Cheat Master Sprites, giving players increased opportunities to find the special variants during the active windows.
That makes September 5 particularly useful for collectors who are still missing Cheat Master entries after the September 3 Sprite expansion.
Mastery Mondays return September 7
Mastery Mondays return on September 7.
These events are designed around Sprite progression and mastery rather than simply finding new Sprites.
Combined with the new Mastery reward track and cheaper resummons, the return of Mastery Mondays gives players another reason to actively level their collection.
Fortnite OG Season X begins
The September 3 update also launches Fortnite OG Season X.
The new OG season brings back major Chapter 1 content including the B.R.U.T.E., Automatic Sniper Rifle, Junk Rift and Rift Zones.
Pandora returns at launch, while Gotham City and its Batman Mythics are expected later during the season.
The OG Season X Pass also introduces remixed versions of Ultima Knight, X-Lord and Catalyst.
Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes for Loot Hacks
One of the biggest system-level changes is the Loot Hack rarity reduction.
Loot Hacks previously produced Epic through Mythic weapons, but v42.10 changes the range to Rare through Legendary.
Epic made the adjustment because Loot Hacks were providing too many extremely powerful weapons too frequently.
Sprite Dust invested in the current Loot Hack selection can still be redistributed freely within that set.
Are the Fortnite September 3 patch notes live now?
Yes. The Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes are live following the v42.10 update.
Players can now encounter the new Sprites, activate Action Hero, Big Head Mode and Prop Hunt, use the revised Loot Hack pool and test the weapon balance changes.
The Sweeper Shotgun is back, Mega Buster and Pump Shotgun are stronger, the Assault Rifle and 8-Bit Shotgun have been toned down, and the Sprite Mastery system has expanded.
Between those Battle Royale changes and the launch of OG Season X, the Fortnite September 3 patch notes and changes make v42.10 one of the biggest updates of Chapter 7 Season 4 so far.
