Summary
Fortniteintroduced an update that gives players more time to escape its storm circles. This is in response to the recent changes made toFortnite’s movement mechanics, which slightly slowed down running, sprinting, and crouching speeds. Some users thought these changes were too punishing and made the storm too big of a threat.
Fortnitereleased its Chapter 5 update on December 3, which introduced a new map, new game mechanics, and new items. One of the update’s most controversial changes was the adjustment toFortnite’s movement system.Fortnite’s movement has been integral to its fast-paced gameplay, allowing players to quickly run forward as they try to out-build or out-manuever their opponent. Although the game’s recent movement changes were slight, some players voiced their concerns that they were unnecessary.Fortnite’s developers addressed these complaints, explaining that this was done to encourage a slower, more strategic style of play, in addition to some other reasons.
However, it looks likeFortnite’s developers might agree that the changes were too punishing in certain aspects. In its first balance update since Chapter 5 launched,Fortnitemodified how quickly its storm circles move in. Now, the first two storm circles take 20 seconds longer to close, allowing players some additional time to escape. This change helps to mitigate Chapter 5’s slowed movement speeds.
Despite this change, someFortniteplayers are still calling for the game to revert to its old movement speeds. If the complaints persist into the future and remain widespread,Fortnitemay return to faster movement speeds, seeing that the game has been open to making changes based on fan feedback in the past. The movement changes weren’t the only unpopular addition with Chapter 5, as some fans also lamentedFortnite’s locker changes.
These tweaks follow the massive success ofFortnite’s Season OG, which saw the game return to its peak popularity levels. While some hoped that Season OG would remain in the game permanently, this wouldn’t have lined up withFortnite’s established live-service approach and its constant updates to keep the game fresh. However,Fortniteteased thatSeason OG’s map will likely return in the future.
Fortniteis also revealing abrand-new game mode at The Game Awards, which is apparently its new Rocket Racing mode. This mode is a crossover withRocket League, and will allowFortniteusers to race on various tracks. Additionally,Fortniteis implementing its new LEGO Fortnite mode soon, which will introduce a brand-new map and allow players to build with LEGO blocks.Fortnitefans are likely excited for these unique additions coming to their favorite battle royale.
Fortnite
WHERE TO PLAY
Create, play, and battle with friends for free in Fortnite. Be the last player standing in Battle Royale and Zero Build, experience a concert or live event, or discover over a million creator made games, including racing, parkour, zombie survival, and more. Each Fortnite island has an individual age rating so you can find the one that’s right for you and your friends.Explore large, destructible environments where no two games are ever the same. Team up with friends by sprinting, climbing and smashing your way to earn your Victory Royale, whether you choose to build up in Fortnite Battle Royale or go no-builds in Fortnite Zero Build.Discover even more ways to play across thousands of creator-made game genres: adventure, roleplay, survival and more. Or, band together with up to three friends to fend off hordes of monsters in Save the World.
