What to know
- Flex SMG debuts with dual firing modes for versatile close-to-mid range combat.
- Stick of Truth Mythic lets you manipulate the storm circle or summon lightning strikes.
- Kenny’s Respawn Token auto-revives you once, replacing the vaulted Self-Revive.
- Stealth Splash heals while applying temporary cloak for stealthy plays.
Fortnite Battle Royale's v39.20 update, released January 9, 2026, brings new weapons and items tied to the South Park collab to refresh your drops. Here's a quick overview of what you get:
| Feature | Description | Rarity / Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Flex SMG | Dual-mode SMG: high fire rate hip-fire, precise ADS shots. | Common loot pool |
| Stick of Truth | Storm control mythic: push back circle or trigger lightning strikes. Single-use via Rift Anomaly. | Mythic, Cartmanland POI |
| Kenny’s Respawn Token | Auto-revives player on elimination, no activation required. | Mythic, unranked BR only |
| Stealth Splash | Throwable healing item that cloaks allies and enemies in the affected area. | Consumable |
| Cheesy Poofs | Sprint-eatable snack that restores health. | Consumable, unranked BR |
How to grab the Stick of Truth
Hunt at Cartmanland POI, the new South Park-themed spot replacing Wonkeeland in the northwest—watch for the Rift Anomaly spawning the single-use mythic.
Flex SMG firing modes explained
You switch modes instinctively: hip-fire unleashes rapid bullets for CQC sprays, while ADS slows the rate for accurate, harder-hitting bursts that shine mid-range.
Step 1: Equip and test hip-fire
Grab the Flex SMG from ground loot or chests. Fire from the hip during rotations or peeks—its speed shreds shields up close without needing aim.
Step 2: Switch to ADS for precision
Aim down sights against grouped foes or at range. The slower pace boosts damage per shot, pairing well with ARs for hybrid loadouts.
Step 3: Reload and rotate smartly
It shares SMG ammo; stock up early. Pair with Stealth Splash post-fight to vanish while healing before pushing.
Rewards from new items
These additions carry no direct XP rewards but boost survival for quest grinds like South Park Cred or Battle Pass pages.
| Item | Key Benefit | Drawback |
|---|---|---|
| Flex SMG | Versatile damage output. | Ammo competition with other SMGs. |
| Stick of Truth | Game-changing storm control. | Single-use only. |
| Kenny’s Respawn Token | Automatic second life. | Unranked BR exclusive. |
| Stealth Splash | Heal + cloak for teams. | Cloaks enemies too. |
| Cheesy Poofs | Mobile healing. | Unranked BR only. |
Vaulted items impact on loot
Self-Revive, Shield Keg, and winter items like Blizzard Grenade got vaulted, thinning heals but spotlighting new consumables—adapt by prioritizing Cheesy Poofs drops.
Mastering the new meta
Layer Flex SMG into shotguns for aggression, save mythics for late-game edges, and toss Stealth Splash during revives for invisible pushes—you'll dominate lobbies faster.
Stock these additions reshape rotations and revives in unranked BR—test them in Quints mode before ranked returns.
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