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The recent launch of Fortnite OG shot the battle royale title back up the top of the charts, not that it ever really loosened the chokehold it has on the gaming community — and then the launch of the game’s first-person mode further stoked the flames. One recent change is not as welcome, however. Fortnite recently shared a post on X detailing the addition of Duos mode, as well as “matchmaking improvements in all Fortnite OG playlists.” That doesn’t sound like a red flag … until you read the comment section of the post.
Fortnite OG playlists just received bots, and players are taking that change about as well as they took the addition of No Build mode. In other words, it created a heck of a lot of controversy. The new bots aren’t overly aggressive, and therein lies the issue: They present no challenge. Player complaints are that the bots move slowly, make decisions that get them killed, and much more, according to PCGamesN.
Me and Bro landing at Dusty 🤝 Duos now live in Fortnite OG!
We've also made matchmaking improvements in all Fortnite OG playlists. Drop in and cop the win 🏆 pic.twitter.com/9WG3Dw06T8
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) December 7, 2024
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However, the issue doesn’t seem to be as widespread at higher skill levels. Higher-level players haven’t reported as many bots, which suggests that less-skilled players might see more bot combatants. Epic Games has never clarified how bots work, but the AI-controlled moving targets have always been a part of Fortnite. The complaints don’t stop on X, either; the subreddit is full of players venting their frustrations or making suggestions on how to improve the system.
Fortnite OG hit 1.3 million concurrent users yesterday. That’s more than enough players to fill up a lobby, so bots aren’t a necessity — and given the way players have complained about their addition, Epic should consider an option to enable or disable bots in games.
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Fortnite Season OG Chapter 2 Remix countdown: Expected start date, leaks & more
Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 4 is nearing its conclusion as the final content update of the season, Fortnitemares, arrived on October 12. Now that there are just a few days left before the new season hits the game, anticipation among players is at an all-time high.
Several leaks, including information about the theme of the season and possible gameplay items, have already started to roll out. If you’re looking for all the info about Fortnite Season OG Chapter 2, we’ve got you covered right here.
What is the new Fortnite season called?
When does the new Fortnite season start?
Every new Fortnite season is a massive event for players. While not quite on the scale of a new Chapter, seasons still bring about a plethora of changes to the ever-evolving Battle Royale island to keep players hooked to the game. New skins, abilities, quests, weapons, and a new battle pass to complete are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of fresh content.
If a particular season doesn’t quite do it for you, or if you’ve already unlocked all the cosmetics in your Battle Pass and are eagerly awaiting the beginning of the next one, knowing when to mark your calendar is essential. Let’s dive into when you can expect the next Fortnite season to begin.
When does the next Fortnite season start?
We are currently in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 which is fast approaching its end. Typically, the next season in Fortnite’s chronology would be a Season 5, but that’s not the case.
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Fortnite players will see a big change to how they gain experience starting in December. Epic Games announced Monday that it’s simplifying progress so that players can earn experience toward all three battle passes at once.
This battle pass for the battle royale portion already works like this: You can earn experience to progress through the battle pass track by playing in any Fortnite section. However, this wasn’t the case with the Festival and Lego passes for Fortnite Festival and Lego Fortnite, respectively. That’s changing after the current seasons and passes end later this year.
