Fortnite players are voicing their desire for Epic Games to introduce a cooldown for the Kneecapper’s powerful charged attacks. This weapon currently enables players to unleash relentless strikes without any downtime, which has left many feeling it’s a bit too powerful. In the latest Chapter 6 Season 2, the game has shifted focus towards heists. However, not all players are thrilled with these updates. The loot from vaults, in particular, has been criticized for being less than impressive, with some fans seeking more content soon.
This new season has reintroduced some divisive weapons such as Midas’ Drum Gun and Brutus’ Minigun. To get their hands on these, players must navigate through the backrooms of the Black Market using the newly introduced Outlaw Keycard. Players can enhance this keycard by completing associated quests. These tasks involve breaking into vaults, gathering medallions, spending gold, and more. Despite each task having multiple stages, they all share similar objectives, allowing players to repeat the challenges until complete access to the Black Market backrooms is unlocked.
Recently, a Redditor by the name of Willie_Willikers shared their frustrations about the Kneecapper, suggesting a break between its powerful attacks. The community largely agreed, recounting instances where foes spammed these attacks in tight spaces to guarantee victory. This tactic seems to lack a viable counter, leading many to view it as overpowered.
During discussions, some proposed alternative improvements for the weapon. Some believe that slowing down players wielding a charged strike could be effective since, at present, players can sprint at full speed while charging. One player even recounted being launched into the air by the Kneecapper, only to be hit again before regaining their footing or mounting a defense.
Additionally, exciting rumors have emerged suggesting that more exotic weapons are on the horizon for Fortnite. These are expected to be accessible via the Black Market. There’s speculation about the much-anticipated Rift Launcher making its debut. First teased in a Chapter 6 Season 2 trailer, this exotic weapon promises to create rifts at will, potentially providing new strategic opportunities by improving player mobility or disrupting opponents. With these potential new additions and a growing loot pool, there’s a renewed sense of optimism among fans about Fortnite’s future trajectory.
