Fortnite enthusiasts are eagerly calling on Epic Games to introduce a cooldown period for the Kneecapper weapon’s charged attacks. As things stand, players can unleash these attacks consecutively without pause, a feature that’s received mixed reactions in the gaming community. Chapter 6 Season 2 has taken a heist-themed approach, but not all the tweaks have been well-received. Some players find the vault loot lacking and are clamoring for more exciting content soon.
The current season sees the return of some disputable weapons from Fortnite’s past, such as Midas’ Drum Gun and Brutus’ Minigun. Players aiming to add these items to their arsenal must venture into the Black Market’s secret rooms. This journey begins with using an Outlaw Keycard, which players upgrade by completing specific quests. Tasks involve breaking into vaults, gathering medallions, and spending gold, among others. Although each quest has several steps, they follow a uniform pattern that allows players to repeat them until they succeed, leading to unrestricted entry to the Black Market’s secret chambers.
A debate around the Kneecapper’s balanced use recently sparked on Reddit, where a user named Willie_Willikers vented frustrations about the weapon’s lack of cooldowns. Many echoed this sentiment, sharing experiences of opponents spamming charged hits in tight areas for victory, a tactic seen as uncounterable and thus overly dominant.
The conversation didn’t stop there, as some players pitched ideas to balance the weapon. One popular suggestion was to decrease the movement speed for those wielding a charged Kneecapper. Currently, players can maintain full speed with a charged attack, giving them a pronounced advantage. A user even recounted being hit into the air by the weapon, only to be struck again before having the chance to defend upon landing.
On another exciting note, sources hint that Fortnite might soon welcome new exotic weapons, potentially available via the Black Market. Among these anticipated additions is the Rift Launcher, a weapon teased in a Chapter 6 Season 2 trailer. This firearm could create rifts at will, either aiding players in maneuvering swiftly or giving them a tactical edge against foes. With more content potentially on the horizon and the loot pool continuously expanding, players are feeling hopeful about Fortnite’s direction.
Meanwhile, Fortnite remains a celebrated title. Released on July 25, 2017, it’s rated T for Teen by the ESRB due to its violence, yet continues to capture the hearts of gamers worldwide, blending creativity, competition, and continually evolving gameplay.
