Fortnite's Kinetic Blade Removed from Tournaments Due to Exploit
Fortnite has removed the Kinetic Blade from tournament game modes due to an exploit issue This has caused a major loss in mobility for players The game's latest season, MEGA, has been an exciting and chaotic experience with its cyberpunk theme and addition of Mega City However, the removal of the Kinetic Blade has caused a setback for players
The Kinetic Blade has been removed from Fortnite tournament playlists due to a problematic exploit. Fans of the game can agree that Chapter 4 Season 2 has been quite a ride, with the MEGA season focusing on a cyberpunk aesthetic and frantic gameplay. The addition of Mega City, a futuristic location filled with towering buildings, neon lights, and steam, perfectly captures the season's vibe.
This season, players were introduced to various features to enhance the fast pace, such as the Nitro Drifter, the Rogue Bike, grind rails, and the Kinetic Blade. Mobility items like these are crucial in Fortnite, allowing players to avoid storm damage and escape from difficult encounters that could result in elimination. Unfortunately, gamers will now have fewer options.
The Kinetic Blade has been temporarily removed from tournament game modes, as announced by the official Fortnite status Twitter account. This item is often found in specific locations on the southeastern part of the map and is favored by players due to its infinite charges, quick cooldown, and easy accessibility, making it a popular choice over vehicles and ODM Gear for mobility. However, the recent discovery of an exploit has led to its removal from tournaments. Players were using the Kinetic Blade to eliminate opponents from any range without taking damage by turning off their Wi-Fi, attacking with the blade, and then turning it back on. Many players were reported and Epic Games took action by issuing 24-hour bans and vaulting the item.
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It's surprising that the weapon wasn't temporarily disabled in all game modes since the exploit can be utilized in various playlists, including Battle Royale, Zero Build, and the new Ranked mode. However, this could be a temporary fix for the problem, which is why it was only implemented in tournaments. This measure will certainly prevent players from exploiting the glitch in the Champions Console Cup, a major competitive Fortnite event with an impressive prize pool of $250,000.
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