Fortnite Revives Classic Mobility Functionality

With the return of the Shockwave Grenade, Fortnite players will once again have the ability to launch themselves forward, providing a much-needed boost to mobility options in Chapter 4 Season 3. While the season has introduced new content, such as jungle POIs and unique weapons like the Cybertron Cannon and Wildwasps, it has also removed fan-favorite items and left players feeling a lack of mobility. The removal of major options like the ODM Gear and Spider-Verse Web-Shooters, along with the Kinetic Blade, left a gap in the game that many players were disappointed by. The return of the Shockwave Grenade is a welcome addition and will allow players to move through the map more quickly and strategically.

The mobility issue in Fortnite may soon be resolved with the forthcoming v25.10 update, as the Shockwave Grenade is set to make a comeback, as announced by the official Fortnite Status Twitter account. While the item is expected to be available on June 20 in the Zero Build game mode, it's unclear if it will be introduced in the regular Battle Royale mode. Nonetheless, Epic Games is known for taking player feedback into consideration, so this may change in the future.

For players who appreciate the recent mobility reduction in Fortnite, the reintroduction of the Shockwave Grenade may not be a cause for concern. The item may be powerful, but it's not practical for long-distance travel unless the player has a large collection of them. The Shockwave Grenade creates an explosion that propels the player forward or into the air for a short distance upon impact.

Players have been eagerly anticipating the return of the Grapple Glove to Fortnite, especially after recent leaks suggested its comeback. Similar to the ODM Gear and Web-Shooters, the item would enable players to swing from one location to another and traverse the map at an accelerated pace. Epic Games appears to be striving for a balance, providing beneficial mobility aids to players while preventing the Storm Circle from becoming an easily disregarded mechanic due to an excess of options. Fortnite can be enjoyed on a variety of platforms, including Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.