Is It the Beginning of the End of Fortnite?

Published 01/14/2021, 11:12 AM EST

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One of the best Fortnite players in the world, Zayt, recently made a shocking announcement regarding his future as a competitive player. After making a name for himself in the NA East region, he has now quit competitive Fortnite. However, he will remain in NRG Esports as a content creator and might take up other roles like a coach.

Players around the world looked up to Zayt and tried to replicate his play style. Considering his impeccable skills and success as a professional, no one in the community expected this announcement. However, upon closer inspection, one realizes that Zayt had a lot of glaring issues with Fortnite.

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Just days before his retirement, Zayt had shared his concerns over the disappointing prize pool in Fortnite competitive in 2021. Several other pros accompanied him and asked the developers to make the desired changes.

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How competitive scene directly affects the casual user base

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Even though there’s a lot of difference between casual and competitive players, both these factions affect a game’s success equally. The professionals and content creators are certainly less, but they have the ability to influence a vast audience.

On the flip side, casual players comprise a majority portion of a game’s user base; however, they largely depend on pros and content creators for entertainment. Fortnite witnessed a steady decline in its user base when Ninja and Tfue quit the game. And from the looks of it, a similar situation might be closer than ever.

Zayt’s retirement has already affected millions of his fans. If other pros like Bugha, Clix, and Benjyfishy, among others, follow his lead, Fortnite will undoubtedly face an inevitable downfall.

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Aakrit Sharma

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Aakrit Sharma is an eSports author at EssentiallySports, and has written over 600 articles for their eSports division. He is an undergradate student at Delhi University. From getting chased by The Dahaka while playing Prince of Persia Warrior Within, to sweating his way up in ranked Apex Legends matches, he developed his consuming passion for the massive world of gaming and now writes about it with the same enthusiasm.
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