Fortnite Update v43.10: Buggy Boss, New Mythics, and What Is Next

Fortnite update v43.10 is live now. Servers went down at 4 AM ET (9 AM UTC) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for the first major patch of the Treasure Hunters mini-season. The headline addition is Buggy the Clown as a new boss, with guaranteed Mythic drops, an unvaulted Lever Action Shotgun, and more One Piece content on the way this weekend.

What Is New in Fortnite v43.10

Addition	Details
Buggy boss	New weekly boss at Buggy's Beachhead
Special Buggy Ball	Mythic drop, 150 damage, twice the explosion radius of a normal cannonball
Lever Action Shotgun	Unvaulted as a Legendary drop from Buggy
Transponder Snail Sprite	Dropped by Buggy, grants extra resources on pickup
Guaranteed boss drops	Boss weapons now drop every game
New Sprites	New Sprites available from November 12
Treasure Hours: Cursed	Saturday, November 14, boosted Cursed Sprites and a new Map Fragment
Miku and Teto	Arrive at Friendship Villa on Sunday, November 15
Buggy outfit	Arrives in the Item Shop on November 13

Where to Find the Buggy Boss

Buggy is at Buggy's Beachhead, in the north of the island between Rubber Resort and Lil' Uzi's Stronghold. The spot previously held Loot Lagoon. Like the other bosses this season, Buggy has a fixed spawn, so you can drop straight onto the location from the Battle Bus. Expect a fight: the boss is a popular target, and Lil' Uzi Vert's Stronghold is nearby.

How to Beat Buggy and What He Drops

Buggy is deadly at close range, so keep your distance and use cover while you wear him down. Defeating him drops three guaranteed rewards:

Special Buggy Ball — a Mythic variant of the cannonball that deals 150 damage and has twice the explosion radius of the normal version.
Legendary Lever Action Shotgun — the unvaulted Lever Action Shotgun, now available as a boss drop.
Transponder Snail Sprite — a One Piece-themed Sprite that grants extra resources on pickup.

Boss weapons are now guaranteed drops, so taking on Buggy is worth the trip every game.

What Is Coming Next This Week

The update sets up the rest of the weekend. Treasure Hours: Cursed takes place on Saturday, November 14, boosting Cursed Sprites, with a new Map Fragment up for grabs. On Sunday, November 15, Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto arrive at Friendship Villa as new Captains. Unlike previous Captain encounters, the Virtual Divas arrive peacefully. Buggy's cosmetic outfit arrives in the Item Shop on November 13.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Fortnite v43.10 come out?

Fortnite v43.10 launched on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Servers went down at 4 AM ET (9 AM UTC) for scheduled maintenance ahead of the update.

Where is the Buggy boss in Fortnite?

Buggy is at Buggy's Beachhead, in the north of Crossbones Isle between Rubber Resort and Lil' Uzi's Stronghold, on the spot that previously held Loot Lagoon.

What does the Buggy boss drop?

Defeating Buggy drops the Special Buggy Ball Mythic, a Legendary Lever Action Shotgun, and the Transponder Snail Sprite. Boss weapons are now guaranteed drops.