A user of Fortnite, the popular battle royale game, recently expressed their dissatisfaction with the latest updates to the game. They complained about feeling increasingly disinterested in Chapter 5 and its Battle Royale mode. According to the player, the game has lost its original charm and is steadily turning into something akin to Call of Duty .
Chapter 5 Season 1 of Fortnite introduced significant changes, injecting a breath of fresh air into the game. There were three new modes unleashed, a completely refreshed Island, and a substantial revamp of weapons and items. Nonetheless, even with the game well into its new phase, some players have found reason to draw comparisons to other games rather than appreciate Fortnite's unique quirks.
Throughout the season, Fortnite has been progressively releasing updates and hotfixes. However, among all the updates, the ones that have stirred controversy regularly revolve around weapons. With snipers taking over the meta gameplay and weapon designs that players have criticized as 'terrible', it seemed the game was borrowing heavily from Call of Duty.
The Fortnite player who initially raised these concerns revealed feeling that the Battle Royale mode has lost its charm. According to them, the game mode has become 'boring' and its uniqueness has been shed, making room for a more mainstream gaming experience. For avid Fortnite players, this isn't necessarily seen as a positive development.
Fortnite Player's Dismay over BR Mode Resembling Call of Duty
The Fortnite enthusiast, who goes by the handle 'Jumanji2WasAScam' on a gaming forum, opened a discussion asking, 'Anyone else feeling bored out of their minds with BR?' Their remarks concerning Fortnite continue to echo in various forums where the game is discussed.
Delving into their critique of Fortnite, the player revealed, 'In 2023 I averaged 1.7 hours a day playing Fortnite, this new chapter I'm averaging 15 mins a day. It is so boring.' They didn't have kind words for the game's art style or weapon attachments, likening Fortnite's current gameplay to a 'sniper fest'. The player also lamented the lack of Fortnite's unique and fun weapons.
The disenchanted Fortnite player didn't stop there. Their criticism extended to the gameplay, which they felt was hollow of its usual spirit. They commented that the game no longer felt like Fortnite. Instead, they felt like they were playing a version of Fortnite conceived by the makers of Call of Duty or PUBG.
The player's remark raises an important question. With Fortnite seemingly straying from its uniqueness and adopting a more generic battle royale approach, is it starting to lose its appeal?
Community Reactions to Fortnite Resembling Call of Duty
Jumanji2WasAScam's post was met with a slew of agreement from other players. Some used stronger language to express their irritation, referring to the new elements as 'sweaty CoD-like sh*t' and questioning why they wouldn't simply shift to playing Call of Duty itself. For these upset players, the appeal of Fortnite lay in the fun and wackiness the game presented.
Another player chimed in with the sentiment that everything in the game now felt generic. They felt the game was losing its identity in a bid to attract Call of Duty-like players. They pointed out that Fortnite's uniqueness was what had given it its colossal player base in the first place; deviating from that seemed counterproductive.
Even players who enjoyed Call of Duty found themselves agreeing with the criticism. One player who recently shifted to Fortnite admitted to enjoying the game but shared the sentiment that the game felt void of the factors that initially set it apart.
Some, while relating to the criticism, drew attention to other issues with Chapter 5's updates. Complaints mainly revolved around new aspects like Medallions, with one comment claiming, 'Medallions are a cool idea but again they dropped the ball.' The matchmaking was also singled out for criticism, with players irritated by having to play against either overly advanced or completely inexperienced opponents.
As the discussion continues among the Fortnite community, it remains clear that significant changes to Fortnite, such as those brought about by Chapter 5 Season 1, might not necessarily be welcomed by all players. Epic Games continues to experiment with Fortnite, including the introduction of new game modes like the controversial LEGO Fortnite. However, the challenge remains to retain what made Fortnite unique in the face of fierce competition in the battle royale gaming scene.