Fortnite receives update 1.22 (PS4, Xbox One) with patch 1.7.1 (PC), which fixes bugs, improves performance, and continues to crack down on cheaters. Additionally, there is increased speed and improved progression in the PvE mode.
The Fortnite developers Epic Games hate cheaters. The creators of Fortnite are taking legal action against cheaters and are doing everything possible to ruin their gaming experience. Therefore, the latest patch 1.7.1 for Fortnite, which is now live, brings additional anti-cheat measures along with numerous new features.
Anti-Cheat Software, Reporting Function & Faster Party Bus in Battle Royale
To better combat cheaters, Fortnite: Battle Royale introduces with update 1.7.1 the anti-cheat tool BattlEye in addition to the already existing anti-cheat measures. Furthermore, you can now report players directly in-game if they cheat, troll, or flame.
However, there are also some changes to gameplay in the Battle Royale mode:
- The game will be even faster, as the party bus, from which you jump at the beginning of the round, is now 50 percent faster. Additionally, you drop to the ground 50 percent faster. This way, the action starts even quicker.
- The storm now also engulfs the last zone that remains.
- The semi-automatic sniper rifle now deals 50 percent more damage and should be chosen more often.
- The assault rifle with scope has become 33 percent weaker because it was simply too good.
- Rocket launchers now reload 20 percent slower, so rocket spam is over!
- The submachine gun is 10 percent stronger, as it was previously too weak at medium range.
- In duo and squad modes, the player who scores a kill gets the points, regardless of who finishes off the enemy.
- The locations “Tomato Town”, “Dusty Depot”, and “Salty Springs” now have names on the map and new buildings.
- There are now statistics. A leaderboard will be coming later.
Progress in Horde Mode Now Based on Overall PvE Progress
PvE players also receive new features with patch 1.7.1 for their game mode. Most importantly, veterans no longer have to grind indefinitely in Horde mode.
Instead, their progress in previous gameplay will now be credited to their progression in Horde mode. Additionally, your stats in Horde mode will progressively improve with higher levels.
If you’re interested in whether Fortnite: Battle Royale is worth it, or if it’s just a lame PUBG copy, you should read our article on the topic.
