Fortnite Adds New Feature Right After Call of Duty Reportedly Removed Its Own Version
Fortnite's radical changes to its aim assist mode come at a time when Activision may be looking to do away with it entirely in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
- Fortnite makes a bold new change to its aim assist system in an attempt to create a better experience for players using controllers.
- The new system seeks to radically change the way aim assist works in the game.
- Its inclusion in Fortnite comes at a time where Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has severely nerfed the aim assist mode in the upcoming title.
Epic Games is always attempting to refine the Fortnite experience for its players, making additions that can elevate their experience while removing features that are redundant or failing to create value on the platform.
A new change to the game has become the center of attention considering its apparent removal in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 as it reignites the age-old debate about how players experience shooter games differently based on whether they use a controller or a combination of a keyboard and mouse (KBM).
Fortnite Players Using Controllers Receive an Unexpected Surprise
The change in question is the addition of aim assist for players using a controller whose implementation is slated to make aiming their guns a lot easier in the heat of battle. Designed to tweak the experience to better match what players would get if they were on a KBM setup, the new aim assist feature for Fortnite has a few players surprised at its inclusion in the game.
That’s because of a long-standing dispute between players about how aim assist on a controller versus a KBM set-up could provide an unfair advantage to players on either side depending on its presence or absence – a paradox that Activision aims to remedy with the introduction of omnidirectional movement in Black Ops 6.
Can Aim Assist Make Fortnite Play Better?
Since omnidirectional movement currently does not exist in Fortnite, the question of how aim assist could better improve its gameplay loop for players has come under a lot of discussion. There ar also concerns about how the new mechanic would work considering its current implementation has come under fire from a number of players.
The tweet below shows how Fortnite players are divided about the new system, with some welcoming its changes while others are cautiously optimistic about its implementation in the upcoming season.
Epic Games’ commitment to constantly improve the Fortnite experience is indeed commendable but responses to the above tweet show that their latest attempt requires careful navigation in order for it to be seen as a welcome change to the game.
In a reflection of how divisive aim assist can be among gamers, another player responds with the suggestion that aim assist might already be working too well in Fortnite.
Other players, however, show nothing but excitement about a new way to enjoy the platform’s many game modes, certain that the new system is going to be quite popular with those using a controller.
While Fortnite players do not have to wait too long to find out if the new aim assist system is as good as it is reported to be, Epic Games is sure to monitor their feedback closely and make changes to it if necessary in future updates in its bid to refine the experience that it delivers for its loyal fanbase.
