Epic Games has finally given in to fan demand by removing skill based matchmaking from Fortnite Battle Royale squads. A feature added in Chapter 2, SBMM had disgruntled countless fans as it pulled the game away from the fun goofy title to a more competitive one. Many complained of not having fun anymore, and the debate grew ever louder.
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Fortnite has had a hot and cold few months this year. The discontent among fans grew over issues like aim-assist for controllers, stream-sniping, and the devs favoring competition over entertainment. On the other hand, Fortnite also hosted a slew of virtual events during the global lockdown to great acclaim. Travis Scott’s virtual concert, Astronomical was lauded by most as an epic success.
Yes sir, next season about to be 💯
— SypherPK (@SypherPK) May 6, 2020
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Influencers React to Fortnite Battle Royale Change
From the looks of it, Epic has truly taken its fans’ desires to heart and has made quite a few changes. The dropping of SBMM has truly endeared them to the majority of the fans.
Many popular and influential content creators too voiced their delight at the news.
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They removed SBMM?
— 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) May 6, 2020
In squads. It is magnificent.
Can be tweaked a tiny tiny bit to protect the true “bots” aka 7 year olds but man…it’s so fun not having to build like a mad man every second of every moment for 1 point of damage
— Jack “CouRage” Dunlop (@CouRageJD) May 6, 2020
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Ninja is one of the most vocal streamers out there. He has been quite critical of Fortnite in the recent past, but his focus was more on aim-assist for controllers. A name more synonymous with Fortnite than any other, Ninja was bound to react to this news as well.
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— Ninja (@Ninja) May 6, 2020
Timthetatman too expressed his delight, while also getting roasted again by Dr DisRespect.
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Hahah, like your SBMM really put major competition on your hands. Cmon Timmy
— Dr Disrespect (@drdisrespect) May 6, 2020
I feel good knowing I got the first shot off… faster, more responsive and explosive.
— Dr Disrespect (@drdisrespect) May 6, 2020
With no SBMM in the four-player squads’ mode, players can once again enjoy the Battle Royale. Fans can enjoy the game in a more relaxed manner once again. It is exactly why Fortnite became so popular in the first place.
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Keep watching this space to see if Epic Games do the same for Solos or Duos modes. The devs have not given out an official statement on the change yet.
Every coin has two sides, though. Do you agree with Epic’s recent move?
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