Fortnite has made a significant change by removing vehicles, vehicle items, Nitro Fists, and characters from Ranked Battle Royale and Zero Build until July 18. This has sparked hope among many players that this long-requested change will become permanent. The concept of having separate loot pools for Ranked and normal Battle Royale has been a desire of players for quite some time. It only makes sense that ranked play, which is inherently more competitive, should rely more on player skill rather than luck with powerful items dropping randomly on the map.
In addition to the implementation of separate loot pools, Fortnite’s All Sweat Summer event has brought about further changes. Characters are no longer hireable during this event, although hostile characters and bosses, along with their medallions, will still be present. From July 4 to July 18, Ranked Battle Royale and Zero Build modes will see the disabling of vehicles, vehicle items (including Boss Cars), and Nitro Fists.
While the event is currently active, Epic has already acknowledged an error in allowing Nitro Fists to slip through the cracks. The company has assured players that they are looking into the issue and will provide an update soon. The response to the introduction of separate loot pools has been overwhelmingly positive, with players expressing their satisfaction with the change. Many players feel that ranked play deserves to be a distinct and competitive experience without the presence of gimmicky items that can sway the outcome of matches.
Players like LibertyInAgony and myMcLarenP1 have praised the move towards separate loot pools, seeing it as a step in the right direction. There is a consensus among competitive players that having a separate space within the game for ranked play is essential. The hope is that this change will remain permanent, providing a more balanced and skill-based experience for players. The sentiment among the community is that this change is long overdue and could greatly enhance the competitiveness of Fortnite’s ranked mode.
Looking Ahead
Despite the plan to revert the changes when the event concludes on July 18, Epic Games has emphasized that they are closely monitoring player feedback. This has led to speculation that the company is using this event as a trial run to gauge player response. Depending on the feedback received, Epic may consider making the separation of loot pools a permanent fixture in the future. Players are optimistic that this shift towards a more skill-focused ranked mode will bring about positive changes and improve the overall competitive experience in Fortnite.
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