Fortnite recently stirred up a vexing situation for its community by reversing a controversial nerf to Rocket ammo in Chapter 6 Season 2 of Battle Royale, a mere two hours after introducing it. This rapid U-turn left players scratching their heads, questioning why the adjustment was made in the first place. As every Fortnite season unfurls, players eagerly snatch up the most effective weapons from the loot pool, which sometimes makes the game more challenging for opponents. Among the notable arms is Sub-Zero’s Kombat Kit, famous for its Ice Slide charge that unleashes a battery of attacks, illustrating the weapon dynamics in play.
The Fortnite developers had their eyes set on diminishing the power of Rocket ammo, slicing the Sticky Grenade Launcher’s ammo capacity from 12 to a mere six. Many in the community found this surprising given the launcher’s standard performance, leaving players confused about the reasoning behind the reduction.
When the Rocket ammo capacity was promptly reinstated, it left a sense of dissatisfaction among the player base. The main culprit for this discontent appeared to be the Sticky Grenade Launcher, which was perceived by many as unfairly targeted by this alteration.
Some players felt that the weapon itself was overbearing and should be adjusted differently rather than simply reducing the ammo capacity. Suggestions floated around, such as extending the time delay before the grenade explodes, though not everyone was on board with the idea. Critics argued this would render the launcher ineffective. A fraction of the community believes that shelving the weapon temporarily might be the wisest course if any limit is necessary.
The widespread backlash over this change centers on how it could alter gameplay for all rocket-powered weapons, compromising the fun and diversity that Fortnite is celebrated for. There’s a vocal section of the players who argue against vaulting the weapon entirely, asserting that the challenge lies in utilizing such powerful tools with skill. Meanwhile, others pointed out that the Sticky Grenade Launcher doesn’t even rank among the game’s all-time greats, with some dismissing its effectiveness. As it stands, both the launcher and its ammunition carry on largely unaffected, allowing players to breathe a sigh of relief, at least for the time being.
