Fortnite v37.10 is the August 26, 2025 update. It launches Gorillaz-themed Festival Season 10 with Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs and Murdoc Niccals, adds a 1,400 V-Buck Music Pass, and introduces substantial timing and controller options. Epic’s Ballistic notes also cover a new submachine gun, a deployable cover gadget, map revisions, buy-phase refunds and competitive-rule changes. One-Punch Man cosmetics were reported for August 27 by a secondary roundup, so those items should be treated as scheduled or reported content rather than Epic-confirmed patch notes.
What is the Fortnite August 26, 2025 update?
Fortnite v37.10 is the patch window that began on August 26, 2025. Epic’s Festival announcement was published on August 25 for the August 26 launch, while the Ballistic release notes are dated August 26. The update is therefore best understood as two major deliveries: Festival Season 10’s Gorillaz event and a separate set of Ballistic weapon, map and rules changes.
Not every item circulating in August 26 roundups has the same status. Epic’s Festival and Ballistic notes are the authoritative source for those modes. One-Punch Man timing, several additional cosmetics and future items came from secondary reporting; Shop rotations and leaks can change without notice.
What arrives in Fortnite Festival Season 10?
Gorillaz headline Season 10. Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs and Murdoc Niccals debut as the season’s icons on August 26, alongside a completely reworked Main Stage presentation.
A new Gorillaz Main Stage
The stage is built around towering buildings, a street train and graffiti-heavy scenery. It gives Festival’s performance area a city-street identity rather than simply placing the band’s outfits in the existing environment.
Epic described the crossover by saying, “Gorillaz — the biggest virtual band in the world — has crossed over and crash-landed into a whole new universe!” The statement comes from Epic Games’ August 25, 2025 Festival announcement.
Festival timing and accessibility improvements
Season 10 also changes how the game communicates timing and controller setup:
- A “Good” indicator appears when an input is slightly early or late, helping players distinguish an imperfect hit from a complete miss.
- Good-note visual feedback is optional, so experienced players can turn the extra cue off.
- Lift-note connectors are redesigned and can be disabled.
- The Main Stage song library can be sorted by duration or intensity, making it faster to find a short warm-up track or a demanding performance.
- During guitar-controller tune-up, you can strum to test the controller while calibrating it. This lets you check the instrument before entering a song.
These changes matter most if you are learning instrument timing, switching controllers or trying to reduce visual clutter. They do not alter the underlying goal of hitting notes on time; they provide clearer feedback and more control over the interface.
What is in the Season 10 Music Pass?
The Season 10 Music Pass costs 1,400 V-Bucks, according to Epic Games’ 2025 Festival announcement. Its premium reward track includes Russel Hobbs as an early premium reward and Murdoc Niccals as the final premium outfit, along with themed accessories, instruments and the “On Melancholy Hill” Jam Track.
Epic says premium rewards may become purchasable in the Item Shop later. That is a possibility, not a promise of a specific date or permanent availability. Players who want the progression experience or the earliest access should not assume an eventual Shop return will happen on a fixed schedule.
Music Pass and Item Shop rewards compared
| Path | What it contains | How you obtain it | Availability qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 10 Music Pass | Russel Hobbs, Murdoc Niccals, themed back blings and instruments, plus the “On Melancholy Hill” Jam Track | Progress through the premium Festival reward track | 1,400 V-Bucks; Epic says premium rewards may be sold in the Shop later |
| Noodle & 2D Bundle | Noodle outfit accessories, 2D outfit accessories, the “DARE” Jam Track and Bonesy Balloons Contrail | Purchase the bundle when it is offered | Shop availability and rotation are not fixed in the notes |
| Individual Festival Shop items | “Clint Eastwood” Jam Track and other listed cosmetics | Buy individual items during their Shop appearance | “Clint Eastwood” is listed as sold in the Shop during Season 10 |
Which Gorillaz skins and cosmetics are available?
The Noodle & 2D Bundle contains the following items listed by Epic:
- Noodle outfit and Noodle’s Case Back Bling
- DARE Emote
- Noodle’s Axe Guitar
- 2D outfit and 2D’s Megaphone Back Bling
- Gorillaz Camo Wrap
- 2D’s Mic
- “DARE” Jam Track
- Bonesy Balloons Contrail
Epic also lists “Clint Eastwood” as a Jam Track sold in the Shop during Season 10. Because Shop offers rotate, seeing an item named in the season announcement does not guarantee that it remains purchasable every day.
Music Pass versus the bundle
The Music Pass is a progression purchase centered on Russel and Murdoc rewards. The Noodle & 2D Bundle is a direct Shop purchase centered on those two characters and a set of matching accessories. Choosing one does not automatically grant the other’s outfits or Jam Tracks.
When do the One-Punch Man skins arrive?
A dated August 26 roundup from Beebom reported that the Fortnite x One-Punch Man collaboration was scheduled for August 27, 2025. It named Saitama, Genos and Tatsumaki outfits, plus associated cosmetics. Because no official One-Punch Man announcement was part of the available Epic material, treat the timing and item list as secondary reporting until the content appears in Fortnite’s own news or Shop.
What is the reported Saitama Medallion?
The same roundup described a Saitama Medallion obtainable by claiming a Capture Point. Its reported effect is a one-hit pickaxe elimination against an opponent. That mechanic is a reported collaboration feature, not a feature documented in Epic’s v37.10 Festival or Ballistic notes, so its live rules and duration should be checked in-game.
Other reported August content
The roundup also mentioned Front Man from Squid Game, new gameplay items, an “Asteria Awakened” Blitz Royale update, Battle Pass Super Styles and a Fortnite OG red cube. Cosmetic leaks and future items were included in the same coverage. None of those leak references should be read as a guarantee that an item is live, obtainable or unchanged in the current Shop.
What changed in Ballistic v37.10?
Ballistic receives a focused competitive update. Epic’s August 26 release notes cover a new weapon and gadget, visual and layout work on maps, buy-phase and surrender rules, gunplay adjustments, ranked progression and Champions Road quests.
New weapon and gadget
| Addition | How Epic describes it | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| Veiled Precision SMG | A lightweight close-to-mid-range weapon that rewards controlled bursts | Fire in measured bursts rather than relying on continuous spray, especially as distance increases |
| Deployable Wall | Creates cover, blocks sightlines, provides a reload position and can help gain height | Break an enemy angle, reload behind temporary protection or use the wall to reach a higher position |
The notes do not establish a universal damage ranking between the new SMG and existing weapons. Its stated identity is controlled-burst accuracy at close to mid range, while the Deployable Wall is a tactical positioning tool rather than a permanent structure.
Map and presentation updates
- Hammer Fall receives a complete art pass.
- Storm Chaser Cove and K-Zone Commons receive layout changes intended to smooth chokepoints and improve sightlines.
- New accolade visuals make achievement feedback more visible during play.
Improving chokepoints and sightlines can change familiar attack routes even when the named locations remain recognizable. Players returning after the patch should re-check common peeks and defensive setups instead of assuming old angles are unchanged.
Buy Phase, surrender and gunplay rules
- Buy-menu refunds become available during the Buy Phase, allowing a purchase to be corrected before the round begins.
- Auto-Surrender can trigger a vote at the start of Round 3 when the game detects idling or a low team size.
- For non-shotguns, moving while aiming down sights no longer uses reduced accuracy as the stated penalty; the adjustment is higher recoil instead.
- Gunplay and animation changes are included beyond that moving-ADS adjustment.
The Auto-Surrender feature starts a vote; it is not described as an automatic match termination. Teams still need to account for the vote result and the specific conditions that caused the prompt.
Ranked and progression changes
Ballistic Ranked Season 3 resets with v37.10. The patch also adds Champions Road quests. A ranked reset affects the competitive season’s progression state; the notes do not describe it as a wipe of unrelated Battle Pass or Festival progress.
How does Festival VOD monetization work for creators?
Epic limits VOD monetization for eligible Jam Tracks to the first seven days. To qualify, a creator must link YouTube and Support-A-Creator accounts. The eligible tracks named in the announcement are Gorillaz’s “Clint Eastwood” and “DARE.”
Twitch creators receive a separate warning: VODs or clips can still be flagged by third-party copyright systems. Linking the required accounts and using an eligible track does not guarantee that every platform’s automated copyright process will leave a recording untouched.
Creator checklist
- Link the YouTube account and Support-A-Creator account required by Epic.
- Confirm that the Jam Track is one of the eligible tracks listed for the seven-day VOD window.
- Track the seven-day period from the relevant release or eligibility window rather than assuming monetization remains open throughout Season 10.
- Keep records of any Twitch claim or mute, because third-party enforcement can occur even when Epic’s eligibility conditions are met.
Which v37.10 features are confirmed, reported or still volatile?
Use the following status guide before spending V-Bucks or planning a stream:
| Status | Examples | How to interpret it |
|---|---|---|
| Epic-confirmed | Gorillaz Season 10, Festival quality-of-life options, the 1,400-V-Buck Music Pass, Ballistic’s Veiled Precision SMG, Deployable Wall, map work and ranked reset | Documented in Epic’s Festival or Ballistic material dated August 25–26, 2025 |
| Secondary report | August 27 One-Punch Man timing, Saitama Medallion details and the named crossover outfits | Reported by Beebom; verify in the game before treating it as live |
| Leak or future item | Some additional cosmetics and future Shop references in the roundup | Not guaranteed; item names, dates and availability can change |
This distinction is especially important for Shop purchases. A season announcement can identify an item without guaranteeing a continuous listing, while a leak can disappear or be revised before release.
How should players approach the August 26 update?
- Open Festival and check the Season 10 Main Stage, timing indicators and controller tune-up options.
- Decide whether the 1,400-V-Buck Music Pass’s Russel, Murdoc and Jam Track rewards match how you play Festival.
- Check the current Shop for Noodle, 2D and “Clint Eastwood” items rather than relying on a prior rotation.
- In Ballistic, test the Veiled Precision SMG’s burst rhythm and practice placing the Deployable Wall before relying on it in ranked play.
- Relearn sightlines in Storm Chaser Cove and K-Zone Commons, then review the ranked reset and Champions Road objectives.
- For One-Punch Man or other reported cosmetics, wait for an in-game listing or official announcement before treating the details as final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can premium Music Pass rewards return after Season 10 ends?
Epic says premium rewards may become purchasable in the Item Shop later, but it does not provide a return date or guarantee that every reward will come back. If a particular outfit matters to you, relying on a future rotation is uncertain.
Does linking YouTube and Support-A-Creator prevent copyright claims on Twitch?
No. Epic’s eligibility rules concern monetization of qualifying Festival VODs, while Twitch VODs and clips may still be flagged by third-party copyright systems. Account linking therefore does not override automated platform enforcement.
Are the reported One-Punch Man items available in every region?
The available report gives a scheduled date but does not establish regional storefront availability. Check your own Fortnite Shop and news feed, because regional timing and rotation can differ from a reported launch window.
Will the Ballistic ranked reset erase my Festival rewards?
The notes describe a Ranked Season 3 reset for Ballistic. They do not describe any reset of Festival progression, Music Pass rewards or other mode-specific cosmetics.