This came as a surprise: Epic has introduced a whole range of improvements in Fortnite, which is likely to bring tears of joy to console players.
New patch 6.10 with many changes to the controls: Console players have been begging for months for an adjustment to the controls, now Epic has finally delivered. Particularly, the control and administration of building elements needed improvement.
The new setting options delight the community: Building elements can now be placed even faster, as no preview is required anymore. A separate sensitivity can finally be selected for build mode.
The adjustment of the time needed to edit a building element is like the icing on the cake.
The controls have been the dominant topic since release: Fortnite: Battle Royale is a complex game. Perfect coordination between the building menu and inventory distinguishes the casual player from the pro. At the release of the battle royale mode, the controls were at best okay, and the building menu was cumbersome and awkward.
Over time, Epic has made some significant changes to the console control:
- Previously, each individual building element had to be cycled through before it could be placed, the controller configuration Builder Pro has significantly sped up the building process.
- The switch between build mode and inventory has been accelerated, and the transitions feel smoother.
- Automatic resource switching and automatic building have been integrated (a significant relief).
The patch 6.10 now elevates the controller controls to a level comparable to PC players (well, at least somewhat). Because from now on you are no longer bound to fixed configurations, but can define what you want to control with which button.
You can finally define the layout as you wish. Additionally, you can increase the sensitivity in build mode and thus build fortresses even faster.
Epic is not just throwing obstacles in the way of builders: For some weeks and months, there has been a persistent rumor, that Epic wants to eliminate the build mode to tailor Fortnite: Battle Royale more towards casual players. And many measures from the recent past seem to confirm this:
- The Quad Rocket Launcher can effectively destroy fortresses.
- The new Quad Crash can be used offensively against enemy structures.
- The Grappler allows players to quickly cover large distances, also vertically.
The recent adjustments, however, demonstrate that Epic is also listening to players who love and appreciate build mode. The still glaring differences between the platforms are also being addressed.
Admittedly, PC players still have advantages due to mouse and keyboard controls. However, the recent adjustments further reduce the differences, which is a big win for cross-platform play.
What do you think of the changes? Have you been eagerly awaiting them? Or do you consider the effects marginal?
