Introduction
Fortnite v39.40 update is finally here! Dropped on February 5, 2026, this mid-season update doesn’t shake up the core gameplay, but it’s packed with new content for fans to explore. From the Chappell Roan collab in Festival Season 13 to the return of the Valentine-themed Love & Legends event, there’s plenty to check out. Plus, new cosmetics, limited-time events, and tweaks to the loot pool make it a patch worth diving into.
Here’s everything you need to know about the latest Fortnite update.”
Chappell Roan Collaboration
Chappell Roan is an American pop singer and songwriter known for her theatrical style and songs such as Pink Pony Club, Good Luck Babe, and HOT TO GO. In Fortnite v39.40, she is featured as the main artist for Fortnite Festival Season 13. The collaboration introduces her to Fortnite for the first time, continuing Epic Games’ trend of bringing real-world artists into the game.
The Chappell Roan collaboration introduces a range of music-themed cosmetic items to Fortnite. These include a Chappell Roan character outfit associated with Fortnite Festival content, alternate outfit styles, and the Roan of Arc outfit, which is available through the in-game Item Shop. The collaboration also features a Pink Pony–themed back bling, instrument cosmetics such as a keytar and a microphone, emotes inspired by her music, and Jam Tracks designed to be used in Fortnite Festival mode. Depending on the cosmetic type, these items can be used across supported Fortnite modes.
The Chappell Roan collaboration items were released along with Fortnite v39.40 on February 5. Their availability depends on Item Shop rotations and Fortnite Festival Season 13, so some items will be available only for a limited time and may not remain in the game permanently.
Additional Collaborations and Crossover Content.
In addition to the Chappell Roan collaboration, Fortnite v39.40 update introduces multiple crossover content waves.
The update includes K-Pop Demon Hunters Wave 2, which brings back previously released mythic items along with new cosmetic additions. A competitive event related to this collaboration is also featured, allowing players to earn select rewards.
The update also includes Marvel Rivals Wave 2, expanding Fortnite’s ongoing collaboration with Marvel. This wave introduces new Marvel-themed cosmetics, including Valentine-inspired variants and additional character outfits.
Epic Games also teased an upcoming collaboration with Honkai: Star Rail in this update. While full details were not released as part of v39.40, the crossover is expected to arrive in a future patch with character cosmetics and themed content.
New Love & Legends Event
The Love & Legends Event is Fortnite’s seasonal Valentine-themed event. In the 39.40 update, the event returns with a focus on themed cosmetics and limited-time content rather than gameplay changes. It introduces Valentine-inspired skins, outfits, and cosmetic items such as back blings, pickaxes, and emotes, along with limited-time quests and item shop rotations centered around the Love & Legends theme. The event is cosmetic-focused and does not affect competitive balance.
The Love & Legends Event does not alter Fortnite’s core Battle Royale mechanics. There are no event-specific weapons, map changes, or rule modifications associated with this event, so standard gameplay remains unchanged.
The event runs for a limited time in February. After the event concludes, related quests are removed, and themed cosmetics may leave the Item Shop, although some items may return during future Valentine-themed events.
Loot Pool Changes and Gameplay Items
Fortnite v39.40 update does not include major gameplay updates, but it does introduce several changes to the Battle Royale loot pool. New items such as the Auto-Aim Assault Rifle and the Friend Zone Bubble are added to standard playlists. The update also brings back Shockwave Grenades and Self-Revive Devices, reintroducing familiar utility and mobility options.
At the same time, certain items have been vaulted to maintain balance, including Crash Pad Jr. and items related to the previous South Park collaboration. These loot pool adjustments impact match flow and item availability but do not change core mechanics or rules.
New Skins & Cosmetics
Fortnite v39.40 update also introduces several new and returning skins through new collaborations and seasonal events. The most notable additions are the Chappell Roan collaboration, which brings multiple music-themed outfits into the game as part of Fortnite Festival Season 13. These include the main Chappell Roan outfit available through the Festival Music Pass, an alternate colour style, and the Roan of Arc outfit, which is sold separately in the Item Shop.
Alongside the music collaboration, the update also adds Valentine-themed skins as part of the Love & Legends Event. These outfits are designed around the seasonal Valentine aesthetic and are available for a limited time through Item Shop rotations during February. In addition, a new hockey-themed outfit was released with this update, expanding the variety of cosmetic styles available during the event period.
Version 39.40 also introduces new emotes, back blings, and music-related cosmetics, including instruments and Jam Tracks designed for Fortnite Festival. Some previously released collaboration skins and cosmetic items also return to the Item Shop for a limited time as part of ongoing rotations.
All skins and cosmetics added in Fortnite v39.40 are cosmetic only and do not affect gameplay. Players can obtain these items through the Item Shop using V-Bucks, by progressing through the Fortnite Festival Music Pass, or during limited-time seasonal availability. Epic Games does not provide fixed schedules for when cosmetics will return, and availability depends on future shop rotations and events.
Map Changes
The v39.40 update includes a minor map adjustment. The Wonkeeland point of interest (POI) has reverted to its original layout following the conclusion of the South Park crossover event. No new points of interest were added as part of this update.
Gameplay Changes & Improvements
Fortnite 39.40 update does not bring any major changes to gameplay. There are no changes to weapons, no updates to the map, and no new or modified game mechanics in this patch. The update is mainly focused on technical improvements rather than gameplay content.
Most of the changes in version 39.40 are related to bug fixes, game stability, and small performance improvements. These updates are meant to improve how the game runs and reduce technical issues. This type of update follows Fortnite’s usual approach for mid-season patches, which often focus on maintenance and supporting ongoing events instead of changing core gameplay systems.
Conclusion
Fortnite v39.40 is a content-focused mid-season update that expands the game through seasonal events, licensed collaborations, and cosmetic additions rather than major gameplay changes. The Chappell Roan collaboration, the return of the Love & Legends Event, additional crossover waves, and Battle Royale loot pool updates form the core of this patch.
For players interested in cosmetics, collaborations, and limited-time events, version 39.40 offers fresh content while keeping Fortnite’s core Battle Royale experience largely unchanged.