Probably in just a few days, a new weapon will be added to Fortnite: Battle Royale – the Remote Control Rocket. Many players fear that with the new super weapon, the balance of the shooter could be disrupted. But is that really true?
Epic brings new content for players of Fortnite: Battle Royale. Even though the jetpack is still awaited – Epic proves that they still have some tricks up their sleeve. The recent announcement of the remote control rocket is making big waves.
Is such a weapon not far too powerful? Will it not be THE item that everyone wants? Well, the functioning of the new weapon is still entirely unknown. We speculate how it could work – and whether it can rightly be called “too strong”.
The Remote Control Rocket in Fortnite: Battle Royale – How it Could Work
According to the in-game message, the remote control rocket will likely be a high-rarity item, so epic (purple) and / or legendary (orange). Presumably, the remote control rocket will shoot rockets (similar to the rocket launcher).
The significant difference from the rocket launcher will likely be that we can influence the flight path of the remote control rocket. For this purpose, we will necessarily have to switch views, which will leave our character defenseless.
Whether the remote control rocket is an “orbital weapon,” as seen in other shooters, is unlikely. Presumably, the weapon will be launched like a standard rocket launcher – and the projectile will then be remotely controlled.
The player’s ability to influence the flight path will likely be moderate. Sudden 90-degree turns, which we know from comic times (like Tom and Jerry), will likely not be possible.
Can the Remote Control Rocket Disrupt the Balance?
Whether the remote control rocket will be “overpowered” depends on many factors:
- How fast will the launched rocket be? Rockets from the standard rocket launcher are slow, you can react to them. It is likely that one can protect oneself with a fortress against the remote control rocket.
- The announcement speaks of “death from above.” How high does the rocket fly? Is it hard to spot? How loud will the projectile be for the targeted opponents?
- Can the player’s character move and even shoot while controlling the rocket? That seems unlikely, but it would make the use of the remote control rocket completely risk-free.
- Can an incoming rocket be destroyed?
It is also unclear whether one will be able to ride on the projectiles. However, since the rockets are also controllable in the vertical direction, this seems unlikely, or a crash during a vertical flight path is probable.
Robert says: No panic! Epic has also proven in the past that new weapons do not disrupt game balance (apart from the double pump shotguns). At one point, the minigun was feared to play a major role in endgame and destroy every fortress. At least in solo play, the minigun is not used.
I also think that during rocket control, there will be no influence on one’s own character possible, which greatly restricts the use case. Because in open fields, you cannot fire the weapon without being completely exposed. In buildings, similarly.
However, the remote control rocket could become a good option in duo and team play – players occupied with the rocket will, in the meantime, be protected by their teammates.
The remote control rocket will likely appear with the next update – either on Thursday, 29.03. or on Monday, 02.04. At least Monday seems unlikely, as it’s also a holiday in the USA on Easter Monday.
What do you think about the remote control rocket? Will it become too strong?
