Rumor: Fortnite Could Be Adding a First-Person Mode

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Fortnite’s Chapter 3 Season 3 update has added plenty of new features to keep players hooked in the upcoming months. With the expansive new season spanning over 15 weeks, there’s no doubt that Epic Games has more than a few surprises coming to Fortnite. Teased by the appearance of an enigmatic creature overlooking Reality Zero as the Loopers party their worries away, it’s clear that Epicis building to something big once again, and that this season marks the calm before the storm.

With such threats on the horizon, players may not be anticipating big updates that aren’t story and season-related. Moreover, following the introduction of Zero-Build Mode last season, players would be forgiven for thinking another game-changing addition to Fortnite is a while off. However, recent leaks suggest this may not be the case.

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In a post by the prolific Fortnite insider @HYPEX, they reveal a first-person mode in-game. HYPEX shares that with the new update, Epic is now working on a first-person mode for Chapter 3 Season 3, though they state that it’s very early in development and that there are no more details at this time. A screenshot shows a legacy version of the game featuring a character holding a weapon in front of them, overlooking some fighting in the distance.

HYPEX expresses that this addition “would work REALLY well for the Zero Build Modes,” as games that are focused entirely on shooting could be enhanced with a closer field of view. As Zero Build Mode added sprinting, vaulting, and improved sliding, a new first-person mode would bring the game more in line with other Battle Royales like Apex Legendsand PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. It’s unclear how a first-person mode