Fortnite Community Calls for Significant Update to the Kneecapper

Fortnite players are buzzing with requests for Epic Games to implement a cooldown mechanism for the Kneecapper’s charged attacks. As it stands, this weapon can be quite overwhelming due to the lack of a break between its strikes. This plea comes amid the changes brought by Chapter 6 Season 2, which revolves around a heist theme. Despite these fresh elements, some fans aren’t entirely sold, feeling that the loot obtained from vaults leaves much to be desired and hoping for more engaging content soon.

This season also marks the return of some divisive weaponry such as Midas’ Drum Gun and Brutus’ Minigun. These can be acquired by venturing into the hidden areas of a Black Market, yet doing so requires an Outlaw Keycard. Players can upgrade these keycards by tackling quests tied to them, which usually involve vault break-ins, medallion collection, gold expenditure, and similar tasks. Each mission has multiple stages, keeping the main objective consistent and allowing players to repeatedly complete them until every challenge is mastered. Successfully doing so grants full access to any Black Market backroom throughout the game.

A heated discussion on Reddit was sparked by user Willie_Willikers, who vented their frustration about the Kneecapper, urging Epic Games to introduce a cooldown period between its charged strikes. Many in the community echoed this sentiment, sharing stories of how opponents spam these attacks in confined areas to clutch victories. It’s a strategy many find hard to counter, adding weight to claims that the weapon might be a bit too powerful.

Some community members went further, suggesting alterations to how the Kneecapper affects player mobility. One proposed reducing movement speed while wielding the charged strike, highlighting instances where aggressive players were able to strike consecutively without reprisal. Players detailed experiences of getting knocked airborne only to be hit again before they could regroup or defend themselves.

Adding fuel to the fire of anticipation, recent leaks suggest more exotic weaponry is on the horizon for Fortnite, possibly entering the game through the Black Market. Among them, the Rift Launcher is a hot topic, previously teased in a trailer for Chapter 6 Season 2. This intriguing weapon would grant players the ability to create rifts on demand, either boosting their movement or strategically displacing adversaries. With such exciting content potentially inbound and the ever-expanding pool of loot, many players are optimistic about where Fortnite is headed next.