The latest season of Fortnite has made a change to the core gameplay that may prove to be divisive for players. Chapter 3, Season 2: Resistance has removed the ability to build, something which has been synonymous with Fortnite since it rose to fame in 2017.
Fortnite has a very distinct style and gameplay loop that has attracted millions of players since it launched. The multiplayer title has grown into a behemoth that transcends the realm of video games. Virtual concerts from superstars like Ariana Grande have taken place in Fortnite for anyone to enjoy, showcasing the pull that the game has created for itself over the years. That huge fanbase is now on the edge of their seats as a new season has come around.
Chapter 3, Season 2: Resistance has arrived, and it has brought with it an unexpected change to how people will play Fortnite. The ability to build has been removed from the game. This disadvantage will be counteracted with the introduction of an Overshield that will protect players on top of their base shield and health bar. This confirms recent rumors of the introduction of a "no-build" mode, with Chapter 3, Season 2 finally introducing such a feature. It should be noted that building will remain in arena/competitive modes, along with Team Rumble and Creative Islands.
The new movement abilities will likely ally the Overshield in compensating for the lack of protection that building usually offers players. The default speed has been increased, with sprinting allowing players short bursts at an even faster pace. In addition, mantling will allow players to jump at a ledge, grab it, and pull themselves up, adding to the verticality of the game while building is absent. Mantling is quite a fitting addition to Fortnite in the weeks after Nathan Drake arrived at The Island in the build-up to the Uncharted movie hitting theaters.
The new season will also add Doctor Strange and Prowler to the Battle Pass, along with the ability to drive an armored battle bus. In addition, this is far from the first time that Marvel characters have made an appearance in the hit game as Spider-Man was the previous superhero to be added to Fortnite before Doctor Strange and Prowler joined the roster.
Season 2: Resistance will also advance the ongoing story on The Island. The new installment of the story asks players to join the Resistance and take part in the final battle against Zero Point.
Fortnite is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: IGN