Fans of LEGO Fortnite have been expressing concerns over the recently released 'Gone Fishin’' update. It seems that while the game has shifted its focus towards fishing, there have been some key features overlooked, particularly in terms of travel options.
LEGO Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, has gained popular momentum since its launch at the beginning of Chapter 5. The survival mode breathed fresh life into the battle royale genre, making it a favorite among gamers. However, it has been slow with new content since its release in late December 2023.
The 'Gone Fishin’' update was anticipated by players as the first significant update to the game after its release. It introduced a range of new features, including a focus on the fishing aspect of the gameplay. However, dedicated players were quick to notice missing elements, with many voicing their concerns.
As the name suggests, 'Gone Fishin’' was expected to amplify the overall fishing experience in LEGO Fortnite, and it did. Among other additions, the update introduced a variety of fish species, new tools, and resources to the gameplay. However, it didn’t address a long-standing issue – travel.
While community celebrations ensued after the update as fishing became more fun, many players soon started to notice a long-standing problem. The issue of navigating the expansive world of LEGO Fortnite was not addressed in the 'Gone Fishin’' update, disappointing many.
Players have been clamoring for improved travel mechanics for a while now. Fast travel or a new mode of transportation would greatly enhance the gaming experience, as the current options are somewhat limited.
A typical comment from a player on this issue read: “Please, just give us a better method of travel. A horse, a donkey, a rabbit, a giraffe, a scooter that takes slurp juice as fuel. I don’t care. Anything.”
Another LEGO Fortnite enthusiast questioned the lack of attention to travel in the recent update, “Nothing added for traveling this HUGE map? Can you just give us back the unlimited grappler until you do?”
Another player echoed the sentiment and shed light on their struggle of navigating the vast map. “Getting pushed off my ship, dying on purpose, respawning on the ship, and lowering the ship at least two times per one-way trip between my bases is such a pain at the moment,” they wrote.
Without any fast-travel options or modes of transportation like horses or scooters, players are left to navigate the large game world on foot, which can become quite time-consuming and less enjoyable.
Despite the excitement around the update, the community’s disappointment over the overlooked feature of travel cannot be ignored. Prioritizing certain gameplay mechanics over others, without taking into account players' feedback can result in a drop in game engagement over time.
It is apparent from these reactions that the 'Gone Fishin’' update, while bringing in a great deal of freshness to the game, has also spotlighted the game's weak points. It has thrown into stark relief what players feel is missing, and in this case, that is a better system for travel.
This gives the developing team at Epic Games plenty to think about for their next update. They have the opportunity now to show they have been listening to their player base by addressing these concerns in future amendments to the game.
Developers will need to consider whether an investment in creating additional travel options would improve the overall gaming experience. It can lead to increased player satisfaction, retention, and possibly even attract new players to the game.
So, LEGO Fortnite fans will continue to hope for an update that introduces better travel mechanics. While they appreciate the new features the 'Gone Fishin’' update brought, the issue of travel remains. Gamers eagerly await future developments from Epic Games – maybe an update specifically focused on travel.