The use of bots has once again sparked a debate in the Fortnite community, with several expressing their disappointment towards the game for still using them despite the humongous player base. The issue is in fact not just confined to the use of bots in Fortnite, but also underlines a much larger matchmaking issue that fans have been demanding changes to for quite a while now.
Despite Fortnite's staggering numbers, the game suffers from a fair share of criticism. Quite recently, there was massive outrage in the community due to a change in the way the V-Bucks are awarded to Battle Pass owners. Alongside that, the change in daily challenges is also something that didn't go down too well, and it seems like there is another underlying issue that has further amplified the problem.
In a post on the Fortnite subreddit, Reddit user eL_graves showcases how easy it is to take down the bots in the game. The video showcases them casually taking one down with an Anvil Rocket Launcher to win the match, emphasizing how unfulfilling the game becomes due to them. Alongside that, the player also expressed their astonishment towards the fact thatthe game still has to rely on these bots, despite Fortnite's daily player count being in the millions.
Other players on the post responded with mixed opinions towards bots in general, but a sentiment that was echoed throughout the discussion was the game's inefficient matchmaking. Some even stated that they would be fine with bots, provided that the matchmaking system was balanced enough to pair them up with opponents who are at the same skill level. Many believe that matchmaking is totally on the extremes, either filling the Fortnite lobby with bots or with much more experienced players.
That being said, a few people seem to be in favor of bots. One user highlights how fulfilling it is to guarantee a few kills in the game after a busy week, something which isn't possible without the presence of bots. Some even suggest how the bot encounters can
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