Fortnite’s latest patch, v28.01.01, released on December 19, brings significant changes to the gameplay, especially in movement mechanics.
This update addresses player feedback regarding the initial feel of movement in Chapter 5 Season 1, and includes enhancements in other popular modes like LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s new and improved.
Battle Royale and Zero Build: Enhanced Movement Mechanics
- Crouching and Running: Movement speed has been increased, making navigation quicker.
- Camera Angles: Adjusted for a smoother gaming experience.
- Animation Sync: Now aligns better with the updated speed changes.
Recent Balance Changes Pre-Patch
- Flowberries: Increased Shield gain.
- Weapons: Ranger Pistol, Shield Breaker EMP, and Ballistic Shield’s pistol now deal more damage.
- Snowball Launcher: Magazine size reduced.
- Thunder Burst SMG: Magazine size increased.
- Reaper Sniper Rifle: Drop rate decreased.
- Striker AR: Damage output reduced.
- Society Medallions: Smaller indicator circle, delayed Shield regeneration, and reduced regen rates.
LEGO Fortnite: Enhanced Gameplay and Bug Fixes
Improved Survival Mechanics
- Snacks: Now replenish more hunger bars.
- Durability: Non-Rare/Epic tools and weapons have increased durability by 30%, Rare/Epic by 60%.
Adjusted Enemy and Environment Interactions
- Scorpions and Spiders: Easier to defeat.
- Rams: Now yield Heavy Wool.
- Grapplers: Inventory increased to 30 charges.
- Spider Interaction: Reduced jumpscare frequency when overturning rocks.
Rocket Racing: Fine-Tuning for a Better Experience
- Queue Times: Enhanced efficiency in Ranked mode.
- Collisions: Adjustments made to reduce car spin during collisions.
Bug Fixes
- Jackie Outfit Issue: Fixed an error where players received the outfit at Gold II instead of Gold I.
Fortnite Festival: Main Stage and Backstage Updates
- Song Library Issue: Fixed the problem of empty song library post-suspension.
- Fall Damage: Disabled in the Backstage area.
- Restart Song Functionality: Temporarily disabled due to ongoing fixes.
Leaderboard Accuracy
- Score Posting: Fixed a bug causing scores to appear on incorrect leaderboards.
Movement Revamp and Game Mode Enhancements
Fortnite’s v28.01.01 patch significantly enhances the player experience with its focus on movement fluidity and balance adjustments.
The changes in LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing introduce a more refined gameplay, while the tweaks in Fortnite Festival ensure a smoother musical adventure. Keep an eye on further updates as Epic Games continues to optimize the Fortnite experience.