Out with the old, in with the new. Now is the chance for developers to get a jump start on the new year and prove to their player base that the best has yet to come. The Fortnite team over at Epic Games aims to do just that, and part of that newness comes with their first update of 2018. To kick off January and get things started, they are bringing a limited time mode available to the game, as well as bringing in a new Silenced Pistol to add a little stealth into the mix.

As far as the new game mode, it only runs from January 5-8th and it’s called the Sneaky Silencers. Perfect, given the new gun available. In this mode, players must disable traps, focus on heavy suppression, and get their sneaky on. All of this and more is live on January 2nd at 8:00 AM Eastern Time.

For the full patch notes, see below:

Fortnite friends,

It’s time for the first Battle Royale update of the year! This update is planned to go live on Jan. 2 at 8am (13:00 GMT). Show off your stealthy skills in the new Sneaky Silencer Limited Time Mode, (Jan. 5 – Jan. 8) featuring the new Silenced Pistol.

Silenced Pistol

• Can be found as Epic and Legendary rarity.
• Can be found in treasure chests, supply drops or as floor loot.

SNEAKY SILENCERS

• This Limited Time Mode is available January 5 and ends on January 8.
• Weapons are limited to Suppressed SMG and Suppressed Pistols only.
• Traps are disabled.
• Greatly increased drop rate of the Bush.

There will be no downtime, and no update required. Keep an eye on our official twitter for immediate updates. See you in game!

And don’t worry – the Silenced Pistol will still be available once the event ends. What do you think about the upcoming mode? What do you hope to see in the popular online game this year? Sound off with your thoughts on the latest Fortnite update and more in the comment section below, and don’t forget to check out DFTG on Twitter for gaming and entertainment news live 24/7!