Fortnite Zero Build Is Getting A Much-Needed Overhaul This Week

"Epic Games is giving the Zero Build version of Fortnite Battle Royale a massive makeover on May 14, with the last major update in Chapter 7 Season 2. Among Epic's many new additions are a new utility slot exclusive to Zero Build, glider re-deploy at any time when jumping off tall objects, and unlimited sprint when your pickaxe is out--and you'll no longer die from fall damage. These are some pretty fundamental changes that are likely to significantly alter the flow of battle in Zero Build."

"These changes aren't necessarily permanent, as Epic's announcement referred to the changes as an "experiment." So the final three weeks of Season 2 will be a test to see how the new mechanics go down with players, and the new stuff may or may not stick around beyond that. But it seems likely that at least some of it will, since this sort of overhaul was probably years overdue."

"Pocket items are rechargeable utility items in a dedicated inventory slot, and every player starts each match with one that can be swapped at a vending machine. The three possible items are Shockwave Grenades, Med Mist grenade, and Shield Bubbles. All players also start each match with a pistol and a small shield potion."

"Getting a kill immediately regenerates your overshield. Unlimited sprint with pickaxe equipped. Reboot vans reboot players faster. Buildings taking more damage. New Zero Build-specific Improved Smoke Grenades and Brick-A-Bunkers."

Fortnite Zero Build gets a major update on May 14, separate from build mode. Players gain a dedicated rechargeable utility slot with one starting pocket item that can be swapped at vending machines, including Shockwave Grenades, Med Mist grenades, and Shield Bubbles. Glider use changes allow redeploy when jumping off tall objects, with manual glider cutting to dive closer to the ground. Getting a kill regenerates overshield, and unlimited sprint becomes available while the pickaxe is equipped, with fall damage no longer causing death. Reboot vans reboot faster, buildings take more damage, and new Zero Build-specific Improved Smoke Grenades and Brick-A-Bunkers are added.

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