8 New Fortnite Sprites Added in August 6 Update

Eight new FortniteSprites have been added in the August 6 update, including the much-anticipated Gem variants. Here is the FortniteGem Sprites release time, their powers, and where you can find every new Sprite added to the battle royale.

All 8 New Fortnite Sprites Added on August 6

Eight new Fortnite Sprites were added to the game on August 6 as part of the weekly New Sprite Day update. With Gem Sprites finally making their debut today, that brings the total number of FortniteSprites to 118 in Chapter 7 Season 3.

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The Gem Llama Sprite and Ironmouse Sprite were both technically released early, which means players will only need to hunt down the eight remaining Gem variants to complete their collection. When equipped, the new FortniteGem Sprites give players 30% less fall damage.

For your convenience, here is the complete list of the eight FortniteSprites added in today’s update and where you can find them:

Complete List of Fortnite Gem Sprites Added on August 8

Gem Demon, Gem Punk, Gem Zero Point, and Gem Grim may be the most difficult variants to obtain because they are rare drops from Sprite Chests. Gem Duck also has a unique location, as it can usually be found inside the Mogul Vault.

Are the Gem Sprites Out in Fortnite?

Gem Sprites will start appearing in Fortniteon August 6 at 6 AM PT, or 9 AM ET. However, keep in mind that Thursday will also feature every other Fortnite Sprite and variant. As a result, finding Gem Sprites may be difficult and require you to play multiple matches throughout the day.

Here is an easy-to-read table showing when the new Gem Sprites come out in every major region:

Fortnite Gem Sprite Release Time In Every Region

Players looking specifically for the new variants can also participate in FortniteGem Hours on Saturday, August 8. The weekend Power Hours will feature boosted Gem Sprite spawn rates, making this the best opportunity to complete your collection.