Okay, but can I (as a PC player) just get the free BR mode tomorrow? Or is a purchase of the main (PVE) game required?
Is this a difference client from normal Fortnite?
Do I need that founders pack thing to play this?
Yeah anyone know?Is this a difference client from normal Fortnite?
^ thanks. Do i need to download the fortnite game or a separate app tomorrow?
I guess I can't blame you for asking since the OT kinda lacks basic information (release date).
Sometime tomorrow, probably around 10am-2pm EST, they will put out an update to the game and at that point everyone should be able to play battle royale.
Our big news is the initial version of Squads coming 9/26 with support for DBNO (down but not out), duos (2 players) and squads (1-4 players). Emphasis is on ”initial" as we are optimizing for getting the feature out ASAP and will continue to iterate and polish afterwards. The squads playlist will be enabled on 9/26 and we will monitor population numbers to decide when to enable duos. In-game communication (text, voice, hints, etc) is crucial for auto-filled teams and is next on the list.
We stood up a system that will automatically and swiftly ban teamers. We've been manually running the detection tool to verify results and Player Support has been using the results to ban teamers for almost a week. The full automation will go live with the 9/26 update.
Cheating (aimbots, overlays, and such) is something we take seriously on both the legal and development front. Going free increases the challenge and is lighting a fire under our efforts. It is hard to talk about what we're doing here without making it easier for cheat creators... so we won't Cheaters are banned!
1) Squads!
2) A mid-range scoped assault rifle and a mid-range SMG to round out the weapon line-up.
3) HUD tweaks to make it easier to see markers and direction indicators.
4) Lots of other tweaks that will be documented in detail in our release notes.
Supply drops will allow introduction of some of the more zany weapons from the ”Save the World" Campaign, and help us tune the timing of when specific weapons drop during a match. Our internal playtests showed supply drops adding more excitement to the mid-game over the fight to secure them. Depending on how balancing and testing goes they might be in 9/26 or the following week.
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Stats:
We love stats and analytics and will show you the basics over the next few weeks.
After providing stats we'll focus on Leaderboards / Scoreboards and Rankings. Leaderboards / Scoreboards reward successful placement and game actions, while Ranking is a direct reflection of your skill. We're evaluating algorithms for each of them and want to be careful we don't change the goal to be the last player standing.
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Cosmetics:
Cosmetic items are coming soon. New glider skins are a first example of this and there will be other categories as well. This requires the ability to select and choose variations in the UI, and of course a way for you to earn them by playing the game.
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The ๖ۜBronx;249975315 said:(Just popping this on this page also, since I think a lot of people will be new to Fortnite with BR and interested in knowing what's planned or coming)
As someone new to Fortnite I found this recent blog post interesting.
Here are some key points:
Squads
Cheating and teams in solo play:
Coming with the free launch:
Upcoming things:
Improvements Mentioned (yet to come):
- Combat Feel
- More Servers
- Controller Layouts
- Performance
Yeah anyone know?
I just downloaded Fortnite today from PSN store in preparation for this mode to hit tomorrow
No, it's one client. Expect a game update tomorrow, however.
Is there a 1st person mode? i much prefer to play that on PUBG.
It's not that they don't want our money, it's that they are barely big enough to handle the development of two platforms at one time let alone three.Since PlayerUnknown doesn't want my money on PS4, I guess this is what I'll play to see what all the fuss is about.
Doesn't Fortnite already have a functioning option to play in first person? Does that option not work here?no 1st person mode. It's all third person and I'm not sure they have even discussed adding in 1st person mode in the future.
they should had hired ppl with all the money they are making... now another batle royale is debutting before them on consoles... and on top of that a f2p one.It's not that they don't want our money, it's that they are barely big enough to handle the development of two platforms at one time let alone three.
no 1st person mode. It's all third person and I'm not sure they have even discussed adding in 1st person mode in the future.
Doesn't Fortnite already have a functioning option to play in first person? Does that option not work here?
Those patch notes make me so fucking excited for this game.
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/ea-1-6-3-release-notes
Those patch notes make me so fucking excited for this game.
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/ea-1-6-3-release-notes
Foot dust no longer kicks up when crouched, aiming down sights or making small movements.
While using Health and Shield items, you can now move your character a short distance without cancelling the action.
So is there any real reason to use the base building here or is it kinda pointless in this mode?
Also I have the distinct feeling this is going to be their primary dev focus now and the main PvE game will go the way of H1Z1's old primary mode.
So is there any real reason to use the base building here or is it kinda pointless in this mode?
Mode needs to be F2P already so I can uninstall PUBG
It does help. Especially the ability to find trap blueprints. I saw a streamer who set up some spikes in a room and got a kill while he drew them in.So is there any real reason to use the base building here or is it kinda pointless in this mode?
It is?
I mean I'm playing it right now and I haven't paid shit. PS4
It is?
I mean I'm playing it right now and I haven't paid shit. PS4
I think it may overtake the xbx version of pubg. I'm excited that you get to experience this for the first time!So since this will hit PS4 before PUBG, I wonder if it will satisfy those who, like myself, haven't been able to play PUBG. I'm really excited for this.
I think it may overtake the xbx version of pubg. I'm excited that you get to experience this for the first time!
Looking forward to checking it out. How long do typical matches usually run?
That's not how this works....it's a huge game and the reason they're able to get it up and running on XB1 so fast is due to MS sending devs over collaborating and sharing tech with them.they should had hired ppl with all the money they are making... now another batle royale is debutting before them on consoles... and on top of that a f2p one.
Yea I noticed that they don't have any first person animations.I'm not sure if it's available in the BR mode. In PvE I've never used it but to my knowledge it's not really a fleshed out view.
For people who have the founder's packHold up, it's out?
Hold up, it's out?