Yesterday we reported on the impending Fortnite update 1.7.2 that brings with it many changes to the game. Patch 1.7.2 is being added this morning, so Epic has taken the Fortnite servers down temporarily while they update the game. The downtime will last around two hours, starting at 4 AM Eastern. Players will be prompted to update the game before being able to play.

Patch 1.7.2 will release at 4:00am Eastern Time. Downtime is expected for about 2 hours. More information: https://t.co/S4u72ZeXWU
? Fortnite (@FortniteGame) October 18, 2017
Check out the Fortnite update 1.7.2 patch notes below:

BATTLE ROYALE
GAMEPLAY

You can now switch between teammates while spectating.
Fixed an issue which caused enemy players to instantaneously appear once they emerged from behind an object.
This issue occurred frequently if shadows were disabled in the game options.

Fixed a bug which allowed players to jump indefinitely.
Fixed an issue which caused DBNO (Down, But Not Out) to trigger jump pads.
Fixed an issue which caused crosshair hit-markers to sometimes not show up.

WEAPONS

Medium Ammo stacks increased from 10 to 20.
Rocket Ammo spawn rate decreased by 25%.
Players no longer display their weapon while DBNO (Down, But Not Out.)

CONTROLS

Added a new sensitivity sliders for ?Targeting Multiplier? and ?Scoped Multiplier? to the Game Options.
Removed mouse smoothing.
Players can now tilt the camera higher and lower than before.

PERFORMANCE

Reduced the time it takes to load in...