Fall update: Latest features and patch notes for popular games

Whether bug fixes, new content or improvements - here you can find out everything about the most important fall updates 2024 that you shouldn't miss.

#1 Fortnite: Nightmare event and new weapons

• Version: 26.20
• Highlights:
  • Nightmare Event:** Like every year, Fortnite offers a spooky Halloween event in 2024. This time you can experience new skins, modes and special challenges as part of the "Nightmares" event. The map will be decorated with spooky decorations and there will be a new "Phantom Hunt" where players have to compete against ghosts.
  • New weapons: Two new weapons have been added that play a role in the Nightmares event: The Shadow Dagger, which deals critical damage, and the Ghost Cannon, which fires an area-damage ghost shot.
  • Patch Notes:
    • Fixed a bug where buildings would become invisible in certain areas.
    • Optimizations to the user interface in the building menu.
    • The new ability to continue playing as a "ghost" in a special mode after death.

2nd Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II - Season 8 Update

• Version: 1.42
• Highlights:
  • New Operators and Weapons: The Season brings the Phantom Operator and three new weapons: the HVK-7 Assault Rifle, the Ripjaw Shotgun, and the Shadowknife for stealth kills.
  • Zombie Mode Update: There are new zombie maps specially designed to fit the Halloween theme, including "Labyrinth of Shadows". The mode has additional bosses that significantly increase the difficulty level.
  • Patch Notes:**
    • Balancing adjustments for the M16 and SP-R 208.
    • Fixed an issue where players would remain invisible after respawning.
    • New clan challenges and rewards for multiplayer mode.

3rd Genshin Impact - Version 4.2 "Frosty Wings"

• Highlights:
  • New region: The fall update unlocks the snow-covered region Snezhnaya, filled with new quests, treasures and enemies.
  • New Characters: Two new 5-star characters, Katria, an ice mage, and Dmitri, a master of wind blades, have been added. Both bring unique abilities that are especially useful in the new areas.
  • Patch Notes:**
    • Improved load times on all platforms.
    • Fixed elemental reaction "Melt" not triggering correctly under certain conditions.
    • Adjusted the drop rates of rare items at high levels.

4. Apex Legends - Season 11: "Fallen Shadows"

• Version: 1.92
• Highlights:
  • New Legend: Sable, a mercenary with stealth and sabotage abilities, enters the battlefield. With his ability to activate temporary invisibility and deceive enemies, he could change the meta of the game.
  • New Map: Night City, a spooky, shadow-covered map, is being introduced specifically for the Halloween season. This map features vertical gameplay with narrow alleys and dark areas perfect for surprise attacks.
  • Patch Notes:**
    • Major balance adjustments for weapons like the Volt SMG and the Bocek Bow.
    • Fixed a bug where the ranking was not displayed correctly after matches.
    • Matchmaking time improvements, especially in high-level lobbies.

5 Minecraft - Update 1.21: "The Journey into the Unknown"

• Highlights:
  • New Dimension: Players can now explore the Nebellands, a mystical dimension filled with puzzles and new mobs, such as the Mist Spirits and Shadow Snares. This region offers new materials for building and new magical artifacts.
  • Halloween Event: Special skins, spooky decorations and a new challenge where players must explore the House of Shadows in a time-limited mode.
  • Patch Notes:
    • New mobs: The Hell Warrior, which can be encountered in the Mistlands, and the Dark Pumpkin, which spawns on normal maps on Halloween.
    • Fixed a bug where chests would become invisible if they were opened and closed too quickly.
    • New crafting recipes for special Halloween items, such as the Scary Pumpkin Helmet.

6. League of Legends - Preseason 2025 Update

• Version: 13.21
• Highlights:
  • New Runes and Items: Preseason brings two new runes and four new items, including the Shadow Seal, which is especially powerful when combined with new champions.
  • Champion Adjustments: Many older champions, such as Cho'Gath and Zilean, have received reworks to bring them up to date.
  • Patch Notes:
    • Major changes to the jungle system, including new monsters and mechanics.
    • AI improvements for bots in beginner mode.
    • UI overhaul on the loading screen to display useful tips on team compositions.

Summary of the biggest fall updates:

In Fall 2024, there's plenty of new content for players to enjoy, bringing a breath of fresh air to popular games. Whether you're looking for new characters, maps or balancing updates, these patch notes have something for everyone. The Halloween events in particular are the focus of many games and offer a great opportunity to embark on spooky adventures.