Epic starts the new year 2018 with a limited-time mode intended to bring variety to Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, Xbox One). In the new Sneaky Silencer mode, you will find only pistols (with a new variant) and submachine guns. And bushes, so many bushes!
After the chaotic days with the High-Explosives mode, things are now literally “suppressed.” A new mode is on the way that is meant to reward tactical and calm play.
The new Sneaky Silencer mode starts on January 5, 2018, and ends on January 8, 2018. So there isn’t much time left – don’t miss the chance to try out the new mode in Fortnite: Battle Royale!
The Sneaky mode brings a new suppressed pistol to Fortnite: Battle Royale
Specifically, only two weapon categories will drop – suppressed pistols and submachine guns. The suppressed pistol is new and has been in the game since January 2.
This can only drop in epic (purple) and legendary (gold) quality. You can find the weapon in treasure chests, supply drops, and randomly on the ground.
With the silencer, fights are no longer as audible from afar, so the game turns into a nerve-wracking hide-and-seek game – with bushes!
Even more bushes in Sneaky mode!
Because the drop rate of bushes will be massively increased for the new mode. So those who have always considered themselves a passionate sneaky player will find their luck in this mode.
Furthermore, traps are disabled. Epic does not plan any downtime for the launch of the mode. You should be able to start directly on January 5.
For those whose ears are still ringing after the chaotic days around the High-Explosives mode, things will be calmer in the coming days. The Sneaky mode promises many close-range fights.
Whether the Sneaky Silencer mode will be played solo, in duo, or in squads is still unknown.
Update 01/03/2018: Another item will find its way to Fortnite: Battle Royale – the crackling campfire!
Campfire romance in Fortnite: Battle Royale!
The campfire allows for area-effect healing, enabling multiple allies to regenerate health. The possibilities for use are currently being discussed lively on Reddit:
- Will the campfire produce smoke that is visible from afar?
- What happens if the campfire is activated indoors?
- How can it be prevented that players in self-built forts can continuously heal?
The campfire is regarded as very strong without further information. We are curious as to how Epic will balance around the campfire. However, exciting possibilities arise for the Sneaky Silencer mode:
- As a bush disguised, you can (hopefully) settle down next to a campfire unnoticed and regenerate health in peace
- Depending on whether the campfire is visible to other players from afar, it can be excellently used as bait. Simply position it at a safe distance and take out attacking enemies.
The crackling campfire is of legendary quality (gold) and is expected to appear next week – that is, between January 8 and January 14.
What do you think about it? Will you play the Sneaky Silencer mode? What do you think of the campfire?
