But Epic is also pursuing long-term goals. Months ago, they announced that they would shift the meta away from building and make other play styles attractive. This decision is now being implemented consistently.
Paragon as a negative example
But not everyone is a fan of this patch pace: Critics cite “Paragon,” Epic’s previous game, as a negative example.
Here, Epic also made drastic directional changes. Many accuse Epic of having “patched Paragon to death.”
What happened with the last game? A big change, the Monolith update, revamped Paragon at the end of 2016. The game became significantly faster and less complex. This temporarily attracted more players, but they did not stay long. Epic, however, sustainably alienated the regular players with the change.
Paragon was later discontinued. Also because Fortnite was so phenomenally successful.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
Explosives serve as backup: The second power in Fortnite has become explosive weapons. Here, especially C4 and rockets are considered killers. Because they can reliably blow up buildings and eliminate opponents.
Building no longer protects: The frustration with the weakened building has become a constant topic in the community.
Today there was a thread on reddit where someone demonstrates, that buildings are shot down as quickly as he can erect them.
Others counter: The tactic of simply walling up is at least as boring as shooting down this defense.
Are Fortnite’s quick patches a problem?
A mistake by the company? Epic has the reputation of patching quickly and willingly – and radically. Epic does not shy away from making significant directional changes. In Fortnite, they react to fan comments within hours.
But Epic is also pursuing long-term goals. Months ago, they announced that they would shift the meta away from building and make other play styles attractive. This decision is now being implemented consistently.
Paragon as a negative example
But not everyone is a fan of this patch pace: Critics cite “Paragon,” Epic’s previous game, as a negative example.
Here, Epic also made drastic directional changes. Many accuse Epic of having “patched Paragon to death.”
What happened with the last game? A big change, the Monolith update, revamped Paragon at the end of 2016. The game became significantly faster and less complex. This temporarily attracted more players, but they did not stay long. Epic, however, sustainably alienated the regular players with the change.
Paragon was later discontinued. Also because Fortnite was so phenomenally successful.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
Explosives serve as backup: The second power in Fortnite has become explosive weapons. Here, especially C4 and rockets are considered killers. Because they can reliably blow up buildings and eliminate opponents.
Building no longer protects: The frustration with the weakened building has become a constant topic in the community.
Today there was a thread on reddit where someone demonstrates, that buildings are shot down as quickly as he can erect them.
Others counter: The tactic of simply walling up is at least as boring as shooting down this defense.
Are Fortnite’s quick patches a problem?
A mistake by the company? Epic has the reputation of patching quickly and willingly – and radically. Epic does not shy away from making significant directional changes. In Fortnite, they react to fan comments within hours.
But Epic is also pursuing long-term goals. Months ago, they announced that they would shift the meta away from building and make other play styles attractive. This decision is now being implemented consistently.
Paragon as a negative example
But not everyone is a fan of this patch pace: Critics cite “Paragon,” Epic’s previous game, as a negative example.
Here, Epic also made drastic directional changes. Many accuse Epic of having “patched Paragon to death.”
What happened with the last game? A big change, the Monolith update, revamped Paragon at the end of 2016. The game became significantly faster and less complex. This temporarily attracted more players, but they did not stay long. Epic, however, sustainably alienated the regular players with the change.
Paragon was later discontinued. Also because Fortnite was so phenomenally successful.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
But Epic is also pursuing long-term goals. Months ago, they announced that they would shift the meta away from building and make other play styles attractive. This decision is now being implemented consistently.
Paragon as a negative example
But not everyone is a fan of this patch pace: Critics cite “Paragon,” Epic’s previous game, as a negative example.
Here, Epic also made drastic directional changes. Many accuse Epic of having “patched Paragon to death.”
What happened with the last game? A big change, the Monolith update, revamped Paragon at the end of 2016. The game became significantly faster and less complex. This temporarily attracted more players, but they did not stay long. Epic, however, sustainably alienated the regular players with the change.
Paragon was later discontinued. Also because Fortnite was so phenomenally successful.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
Explosives serve as backup: The second power in Fortnite has become explosive weapons. Here, especially C4 and rockets are considered killers. Because they can reliably blow up buildings and eliminate opponents.
Building no longer protects: The frustration with the weakened building has become a constant topic in the community.
Today there was a thread on reddit where someone demonstrates, that buildings are shot down as quickly as he can erect them.
Others counter: The tactic of simply walling up is at least as boring as shooting down this defense.
Are Fortnite’s quick patches a problem?
A mistake by the company? Epic has the reputation of patching quickly and willingly – and radically. Epic does not shy away from making significant directional changes. In Fortnite, they react to fan comments within hours.
But Epic is also pursuing long-term goals. Months ago, they announced that they would shift the meta away from building and make other play styles attractive. This decision is now being implemented consistently.
Paragon as a negative example
But not everyone is a fan of this patch pace: Critics cite “Paragon,” Epic’s previous game, as a negative example.
Here, Epic also made drastic directional changes. Many accuse Epic of having “patched Paragon to death.”
What happened with the last game? A big change, the Monolith update, revamped Paragon at the end of 2016. The game became significantly faster and less complex. This temporarily attracted more players, but they did not stay long. Epic, however, sustainably alienated the regular players with the change.
Paragon was later discontinued. Also because Fortnite was so phenomenally successful.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
But Epic is also pursuing long-term goals. Months ago, they announced that they would shift the meta away from building and make other play styles attractive. This decision is now being implemented consistently.
Paragon as a negative example
But not everyone is a fan of this patch pace: Critics cite “Paragon,” Epic’s previous game, as a negative example.
Here, Epic also made drastic directional changes. Many accuse Epic of having “patched Paragon to death.”
What happened with the last game? A big change, the Monolith update, revamped Paragon at the end of 2016. The game became significantly faster and less complex. This temporarily attracted more players, but they did not stay long. Epic, however, sustainably alienated the regular players with the change.
Paragon was later discontinued. Also because Fortnite was so phenomenally successful.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
Explosives serve as backup: The second power in Fortnite has become explosive weapons. Here, especially C4 and rockets are considered killers. Because they can reliably blow up buildings and eliminate opponents.
Building no longer protects: The frustration with the weakened building has become a constant topic in the community.
Today there was a thread on reddit where someone demonstrates, that buildings are shot down as quickly as he can erect them.
Others counter: The tactic of simply walling up is at least as boring as shooting down this defense.
Are Fortnite’s quick patches a problem?
A mistake by the company? Epic has the reputation of patching quickly and willingly – and radically. Epic does not shy away from making significant directional changes. In Fortnite, they react to fan comments within hours.
But Epic is also pursuing long-term goals. Months ago, they announced that they would shift the meta away from building and make other play styles attractive. This decision is now being implemented consistently.
Paragon as a negative example
But not everyone is a fan of this patch pace: Critics cite “Paragon,” Epic’s previous game, as a negative example.
Here, Epic also made drastic directional changes. Many accuse Epic of having “patched Paragon to death.”
What happened with the last game? A big change, the Monolith update, revamped Paragon at the end of 2016. The game became significantly faster and less complex. This temporarily attracted more players, but they did not stay long. Epic, however, sustainably alienated the regular players with the change.
Paragon was later discontinued. Also because Fortnite was so phenomenally successful.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
Explosions and submachine guns define the new Fortnite. They shoot down the previously dominant buildings. Not every player is a fan of the rapid balance changes in Fortnite. Some fear that Epic might patch the game to death, just like their former game Paragon.
What happened? Epic patches their game Fortnite every week. Every two weeks, balance changes are included. These have created a clear picture in recent weeks, and it is now affecting gameplay: Buildings are becoming less important, and they can now be shot down with the dominant submachine guns.
This creates a new gameplay experience. Fortnite has moved away from the pump gun and building meta of the past months, towards a “I shoot everything down” play style.
Some call it “Spray and Pray”: Just shoot and hope you hit something.
Shotguns used to be the kings of Fortnite – not anymore
Shotguns are retired: For many seasons, shotguns dominated the game. Pump guns were extremely strong in close combat, especially with the double pump trick.
In combination with aggressive building, shotguns formed the basis for a play style that relied on quick reflexes, dynamism, and erecting fortresses.
After some nerfs, shotguns are now out of the game. At least that’s what the community thinks, as a recent image on reddit shows. Someone says: “Adjust the quality of shotguns according to their performance in the game” and marks all pump guns gray, the weakest color in the game.
Submachine guns dominate
SMGs dominate: The new super weapons are the submachine guns. Their advantage is that they work at close range and medium range and can accurately shoot down building parts.
No weakening over night changed the dominance of the SMGs in Fortnite, not even an adjustment made a few days ago.
Previously, only the mini-gun was geared towards breaking buildings, but now submachine guns also fulfill this function: Building no longer offers the protection it did just a few weeks ago.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
But Epic is also pursuing long-term goals. Months ago, they announced that they would shift the meta away from building and make other play styles attractive. This decision is now being implemented consistently.
Paragon as a negative example
But not everyone is a fan of this patch pace: Critics cite “Paragon,” Epic’s previous game, as a negative example.
Here, Epic also made drastic directional changes. Many accuse Epic of having “patched Paragon to death.”
What happened with the last game? A big change, the Monolith update, revamped Paragon at the end of 2016. The game became significantly faster and less complex. This temporarily attracted more players, but they did not stay long. Epic, however, sustainably alienated the regular players with the change.
Paragon was later discontinued. Also because Fortnite was so phenomenally successful.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
Explosives serve as backup: The second power in Fortnite has become explosive weapons. Here, especially C4 and rockets are considered killers. Because they can reliably blow up buildings and eliminate opponents.
Building no longer protects: The frustration with the weakened building has become a constant topic in the community.
Today there was a thread on reddit where someone demonstrates, that buildings are shot down as quickly as he can erect them.
Others counter: The tactic of simply walling up is at least as boring as shooting down this defense.
Are Fortnite’s quick patches a problem?
A mistake by the company? Epic has the reputation of patching quickly and willingly – and radically. Epic does not shy away from making significant directional changes. In Fortnite, they react to fan comments within hours.
But Epic is also pursuing long-term goals. Months ago, they announced that they would shift the meta away from building and make other play styles attractive. This decision is now being implemented consistently.
Paragon as a negative example
But not everyone is a fan of this patch pace: Critics cite “Paragon,” Epic’s previous game, as a negative example.
Here, Epic also made drastic directional changes. Many accuse Epic of having “patched Paragon to death.”
What happened with the last game? A big change, the Monolith update, revamped Paragon at the end of 2016. The game became significantly faster and less complex. This temporarily attracted more players, but they did not stay long. Epic, however, sustainably alienated the regular players with the change.
Paragon was later discontinued. Also because Fortnite was so phenomenally successful.
Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world, so far from being discontinued, as a game can be. Yet the parallels to the Monolith update back then are obvious.
No reason to panic
The meta can change again: However, the comparison to Paragon is also somewhat unfair. The game was then with its back against the wall, and Epic had to find a solution to attract more players.
Fortnite is in a different situation than Paragon:
- With the next patch this week, Epic could steer the meta in another direction again.
- Or the mood changes, and players find the new “Spray and Pray” meta not so terrible over time, once they get used to it.
That’s the beauty of Fortnite’s hit-and-run tactic: Tomorrow the game could look completely different again.
