Fortnite v26.20 Update: Release Date, Skins, Reality Augments & More

The Fortnite v26.20 update is on the way, and we have a lot to look forward to. Here is everything we know so far.

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The Fortnite v26.20 update is on its way and it's bringing new content. | © Epic Games

We've embarked on quite a journey in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4, and now, we're gearing up for the next big update.

The Fortnite v26.20 update is the next item on our agenda, and it signals the farewell to the content from the v26.10 update which included the Fortnite x My Hero Academia collaboration and the festivities of Fortnite's 6th Birthday.

With this in mind, here's a look at what you can expect to see in the Fortnite v26.20 update.

Fortnite v26.20 Update Release Date

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Here is when you can expect to see the v26.20 update released in Fortnite. | © Epic Games

As usual, the upcoming Fortnite update will be accompanied by a brief downtime which can last up to 2.5 hours. After this downtime, players will have the opportunity to dive back into the game and discover all the fresh content.

The Fortnite v26.20 update is slated to roll out to the game servers on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 3:00 AM EDT. Be sure to set your alarms!

Everything Coming In The Fortnite v26.20 Update

With the arrival of each major Fortnite update, players can anticipate an array of new content, notably cosmetics such as skins, fresh quests, and various gameplay alterations We will go over each of the expected changes below.

New Ahsoka Tano Skin

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The Ahsoka Tano skin will be released in the coming update. | © Epic Games

The bonus skin of this season's Battle Pass, Ahsoka Tano, will finally make its debut in update v26.20 and brings with it an entire collection of accompanying cosmetics.

The Ahsoka Tano Outfit can be unlocked as a purchasable Chapter 4 Season 4 Battle Pass skin from September 26 (at 9 AM ET) onwards. Once you get the Outfit, you will also earn accessories such as a loading screen, banner icon, pickaxe, spray, emoticon, back bling, wrap, and emote. You will also unlock special Ahsoka Tano Quests.

Besides her appearing as a skin, Ahsoka Tano can also be found as an NPC that can train you to become a Jedi. If you accept her offer, you will enter the rift and exit with a Jedi Training Lightsaber and force abilities that allow you to sprint faster, double jump, and push objects/players away. The Ahsoka Tano NPC will only be available until the v26.30 update.

Vaulted Items

With the Fortnite update v26.20, we will see the content from previous events get vaulted.

The following items will no longer be available in Fortnite with the release of the next update: Birthday content including balloons, cakes, and quests, and My Hero Academia collab items like Deku's Smash.

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New Marksman Headshots Reality Augment

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Deal increased damage with the Marksman Headshots Reality Augment. | © Epic Games

With each Fortnite update, the introduction of new Reality Augments has become the norm, and it appears this trend will continue.

The Marksman Headshots Reality Augment will allow your Marksman Rifle headshots to deal increased damage.

Besides this new augment, the More Parkour and Soaring Sprints Reality Augments have been unvaulted for the update.

In addition to the details we've already covered, players can look forward to the arrival of a new Crew Pack, along with potential teasers regarding the forthcoming Fortnitemares 2023 event.

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