Epic Games has released a new Dev Update video for Fortnite Battle Royale, which details some of the changes coming soon to the mode. This update goes over weapon changes, team killing, and more. There’s also a hotfix for silenced SMGs being released on November 20, along with other balance fixes.

Here is the new Fortnite Dev Update video, via Twitter:

Eric talks weapon changes, Silenced SMG and team killing in our latest Dev Update! pic.twitter.com/oRlukErlxg

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) November 17, 2017

First off, the drop rate of the Bush, Launch Pad, and Glider have been deceased. Epic Games wants these items to be pretty rare to get, but have really enjoyed the strategies that were employed with these unique items.

Next, they knowledge that players have discovered and started implementing rocket riding. The devs state this new mechanic was not planned, but they like that players have started using it. Epic Games hopes to implement rocket riding officially in the future, barring any game-breaking elements.

Posted: Nov 19, 2017 11:52 am
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