Epic Games Quickly Reverses Fortnite Rocket Ammo Nerf
Epic Games promptly reverted a nerf impacting Fortnite's Rocket ammo, leading to player outcry over the changes to the Sticky Grenade Launcher.
Summary
- Fortnite quickly reverted a Rocket ammo nerf in Chapter 6 Season 2 Battle Royale after player backlash.
- Players criticized the nerf since the Sticky Grenade Launcher, the main user of Rocket ammo, was affected.
- Suggestions were made to change the Sticky Grenade Launcher in different ways instead of reducing Rocket ammo capacity.
Fortnite has swiftly reversed its nerf to Rocket ammo just two hours after implementing the change. This quick turnaround has players questioning the necessity of the nerf in the first place. In each Fortnite season, certain weapons tend to outperform others based on player strategy.
While players often hurry to acquire the best items within the Chapter 6 Season 2 loot pool, the Fortnite team seemed focused on nerfing Rocket Ammunition in Battle Royale, which reduced the Sticky Grenade launcher’s capacity significantly—from 12 to 6. Many in the community expressed that the weapon was generally standard, making this change unexpected.
Some fans feel that the Sticky Grenade Launcher is simply overpowered and that adjustments should be made differently, favoring an alteration of its explosion delay rather than limiting ammo capacity. However, others argue that such changes could render the weapon less effective, suggesting it might be best for Epic to temporarily vault the weapon instead.
Conclusion
The nerf raises further questions about the impact on other weapon types reliant on Rockets, which could diminish the fun for players who enjoy Fortnite’s diverse loot system. Many players defend the idea that having a formidable weapon encourages skillful gameplay. For now, both the Sticky Grenade Launcher and Rocket Ammo will remain largely unchanged.
