Summary
Epic Games has removed War Machine’s Hover Jets fromFortnitetournament playlists, likely to keep the competitive players grounded.FortniteChapter 5 Season 4 introduced many new items to the game, but War Machine’s Hover Jets may be too much for tournament play.
Similar toFortniteChapter 2 Season 4, the latest season is Marvel-themed, with Doctor Doom playing a key role in the storyline. The Battle Pass fittingly includes popular Marvel characters like Emma Frost, Mysterio, and Black Panther. The new season features Marvel weapons and items like War Machine’s Arsenal, Captain America’s Shield, and the revamped Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets. While some players have expressed frustration with the Marvel-weapon meta, Epic Games has stuck to the new item rotation. However, perhaps to even the competitive playing field,Fortnitehas removed War Machine’s Hover Jets from tournament playlists.
Well-knownFortniteleaker ShiinaBR recently confirmed that Epic Games removed War Machine’s Hover Jets from tournament playlists. The tweet was accompanied by a screenshot ofFortniteBattle Pass character Gwenpoolstaring at the aforementioned item, with War Machine’s Arsenal next to it. Given that the leaker didn’t confirm other items removed from tournament playlists, it’s likely that all the other Marvel-themed weapons and abilities are still available. Outside of tournament playlists, gamers may also notice that War Machine’s Hover Jets have been nerfed with a reduced initial boost, and less momentum after exiting. This may all be in an effort to solve problems that players are having in defeating others with the Hover Jets.
Fortnite Removes War Machine’s Hover Jets From Tournaments
ShiinaBR has leaked manyFortnitedetails that came to fruition, like the new Doctor Doom skin,theFall Guyscollaboration, and a Batman crossover event. Despite having to rely on their track record in some cases, players can compete in tournaments to confirm the missing Hover Jets for themselves. Because War Machine’s Hover Jets have also been nerfed, Epic Games may intend to tinker with the item more before allowing them in tournaments. Although many gamers have been able to defeat Hover Jet users, many have voiced their frustration with how easily players can dodge damage and dish out headshots by using the item.
With Chapter 5 Season 4 running until November 2, War Machine’s Hover Jets may be missing from tournaments for over 2 months. However, asEpic Games continues to updateFortnite, the Hover Jets may return to tournament playlists in the future after further balancing.
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