**Fortnite December 6, 2025 Hotfix Patch Notes**
Epic Games has released a hotfix for Fortnite Chapter 7, introducing balance changes to several items, vehicles, and game mechanics. Below are the details of the latest patch, aimed at improving gameplay and player experience.
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### Vehicle Updates
– **Reboot Vans:**
Reboot Vans now start with a full tank of fuel, and fuel consumption while boosting has been lowered. This change addresses the issue of Reboot Vans being abandoned too frequently due to low fuel, aligning their usage with our expectations.
– **SUVs and Cars:**
These vehicles will now spawn with more fuel in the tank. We view vehicles as a key means for players to traverse the map quickly, and this adjustment aims to encourage more vehicle usage in matches. Road trip, anyone?
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### Movement and Utility Changes
– **Shockwaves:**
Shockwave Grenades have had their availability slightly reduced. While they remain a fun and powerful movement option, with the Wingsuit and Forsaken Vow Blade already offering exciting new ways to navigate, we felt Shockwaves were appearing too frequently.
– **Self Revive Devices:**
– Revive Speed: Self Revive Devices now restore health a couple of seconds faster. Every second counts when you’re down, and this improvement gives players a better chance to survive.
– Price Reduction: The price of Self Revive Devices in Vending Machines has been reduced to encourage higher usage. We expected more players to equip them and have adjusted pricing accordingly.
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### Loot Spawn Updates
– **Chest Spawn Rates:**
In response to player feedback and loot data analysis, chest spawn rates across the Island have been increased. Finding loot should now be easier in Battle Royale matches.
– **Reloaded Loot Pool Adjustments:**
We’ve made the following updates to the Reload loot pool to diversify weapon availability:
– **Unvaulted Weapons Added:**
– Tactical Pistols
– Enforcer Assault Rifles
– Deadeye Assault Rifles (with a considerable drop rate increase in Surf City)
– **Vaulted Weapons Removed:**
– Flapjack Assault Rifles
– Burst Assault Rifles
– Sweeper Shotguns
– Revolvers
– Six Shooters
– Rapid Fire SMGs
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Stay tuned for more updates, and continue providing your valuable feedback to help shape the Fortnite experience!
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