The gaming sphere is buzzing with excitement and rivalry thanks to Fortnite's latest Chapter 5 update. This update has not only sparked excitement among Fortnite gamers but also caused a stir in the Warzone 2 players' community.
The release of Fortnite's Chapter 5 update on December 3 marked a return to the game's classic roots after a month of anticipation. This update introduced a series of new and exciting gameplay features that have added more thrill to the gaming experience.
New features including weapon mods, captivating boss fights and an innovative movement system which allows players to climb walls, have brought significant changes to the Fortnite universe. However, these transformations have not been met with unanimous approval from the game's community.
Notably, players have expressed discontent over the newly revamped locker system. Deemed as ‘garbage’, gaming enthusiasts have been quite vocal about demanding a rollback to the previous version while some have found issues with the new movement system, terming it as ‘janky’.
Interestingly, Fortnite's new update has not only evoked responses from its own community, it has also incited reactions from Warzone players. Many fans of Warzone have expressed envy over Fortnite's new update, accusing Epic of strategically using gameplay elements eerily similar to Warzone to attract players.
It caught the attention of many on a December 3rd online forum when a Warzone player commenced a discussion about the striking similarities between the new features in Fortnite and Warzone. The conversation pointed towards Fortnite’s bold move to include weapon attachments and other features that appeared to mirror those in Warzone.
The player argued that the added weapon attachments worked just like they did in Warzone, with the rarity of the weapon being determined by the number of attachments. It had the same system where 1 is the lowest and 5 is the highest. This has sparked speculation about Epic's intentions.
Many strongly believe that these changes relay a message to Warzone players. The renovated movement system, introduction of features like slide, slide cancel and mantle, all in conjunction with the zero-build mode, have been seen as a deliberate strategy to lure Warzone players towards Fortnite.
This trend has been buttressed by the assertion that Epic’s move is an attempt to steal some Warzone players to Fortnite. This was the opinion of the same player who initiated the critical discussion. This started a wave of reactions, both in agreement and disagreement, from the Warzone community.
The player suggested that Epic was trying to capitalize upon a golden opportunity to siphon off some players from Warzone. Others agreed, admitting that it made sense for Epic’s developers to take the plunge, especially at a time when MWII/Warzone 2.0 has not been performing exceptionally well.
Some Warzone players asserted that Epic was definitely ‘coming for blood’. The implementation of Fortnite's Chapter 5 update also had some players referring to it as having a 'blackout vibe'. However, most admitted that it resonated a Warzone feel with its Points of Interest (POIs) offered this season.
Not surprisingly, some Warzone players were influenced enough by the new update to give Fortnite another try. An inclination towards Fortnite was expressed while others remained loyal to Warzone, stating it to be superior to Fortnite.
There was no denying that the Chapter 5 update significantly boosted Fortnite's popularity. Furthermore, an expectation for Fortnite’s Season OG for a high surge in popularity was also expressed. This one-time celebration was initially planned, but due to its enormous success, it is anticipated for a return in the future.
The competition between Fortnite and Warzone is peaking with the latter preparing to launch a new and better map as well as an overall gameplay overhaul. Regardless of the rivalry, it is interesting to observe how each game manages to hold onto its loyal fanbase, while continually innovating to attract new players.