Epic Games is ready to kick off 2025 with a bang for its massive player base in India and worldwide. The developers have officially announced the release of the highly anticipated v39.20 update for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1. This significant patch, marking the end of the winter break, is scheduled to go live on January 9, 2025, bringing a wave of fresh content, collaborations, and gameplay tweaks to the island.
South Park Takes Over The Island With Mech Suits & New Mythic
The undisputed star of the v39.20 update is the unexpected and hilarious collaboration with the iconic animated series, South Park. The four main boys—Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny—will be dropping onto the battlefield, but with a unique Fortnite twist. To perfectly fit the game's mechanics, the characters will be available as Mech skins, where they pilot formidable robotic suits.
This crossover is much more than just cosmetic. Players can engage with a dedicated South Park Mini-Pass, a new event track filled with themed rewards to earn. Furthermore, the collaboration introduces a game-changing new item: The Stick of Truth Mythic. This powerful tool allows players to manipulate the Storm in Battle Royale matches, granting the ability to temporarily push back the storm circle or summon devastating localized lightning strikes on opponents.
Blitz Mode Gets a New Map & Reload Gets a Loot Overhaul
Beyond South Park, Epic Games is introducing substantial improvements to popular game modes. The high-octane Blitz mode is receiving a major update, including a brand-new map specifically designed for faster rotations and shorter, more intense match times. This change is poised to make the already frantic mode even more explosive.
Simultaneously, Fortnite Reload is getting a significant refresh with a massive Loot Pool update. This overhaul aims to balance and improve the overall gameplay experience, ensuring matches feel fresh and rewarding. The developers are also implementing a Lighting Fix for OG-inspired maps and modes, addressing a common visual concern within the community.
Nostalgia Meets Modern Style: OG Chapter 1 Super Styles Return
In a treat for long-time fans, the update will introduce OG Chapter 1 Season 7 Super Styles. This feature gives classic skins from Fortnite's early days a stunning modern visual upgrade, effectively blending nostalgia with contemporary graphics. It's a celebration of the game's history designed to please veteran players.
The content drop doesn't stop there. The v39.20 update is packed with additional new elements to discover, including:
- New Pets and Sidekicks
- Fresh Jam Tracks for the rhythm game enthusiasts
- A new collection of Skins, Emotes, Bundles, and Packs
- New Icon Series Emotes
- Additional Car Body designs and Kicks (shoe cosmetics)
- Updated Item Shop Tabs for easier navigation
- Various Map Changes to explore
- New Weapons or Items, plus the return of some Unvaulted favorites
Players should note that the rollout of the v39.20 update on January 9 will likely be accompanied by a period of server downtime. During this maintenance window, access to the game will be temporarily unavailable. Once the servers are back up, the island will be transformed with all this new content, setting the stage for an action-packed start to the new year in Fortnite.
