Fortnite 5.3 patch notes: new Rift-To-Go item coming to Battle Royale

Fortnite 5.3 patch notes are nearly upon us after delay pushed the update back from its usual Tuesday slot. Instead the next Fortnite update will land on August 23, which is a Thursday. That means that challenge day is also being pushed back, so expect week 7 challenges to become available Friday, August 24. No reason has been given for the schedule shift, but it could be a result of this week being Gamescom. So, what’s the shiny new Fortnite item awaiting us with the 5.3 patch notes. A recent in-game news update listed an upcoming item called the Rift-To-Go, here’s the accompanying description: “A rift you carry in your pocket! Teleport above your current location and glide down.” Now, we don’t know about you lot, but to us that sounds an awful lot like the Port-a-Fort. This could be a really powerful late-game item, offering players the ability to close large gaps and swoop in on unsuspecting enemies, but as nobody can see where you went the Rift-To-Go will likely be the preferred item. Better still, as it doesn’t appear to be a trap, you will not have to build before placing it, making it easier to switch to on the fly.