Fortnite Banned ‘Thousands’ This Weekend as Proximity Voice Chat Mode Delulu Launches to Big Player Numbers, but Widespread Reports of Griefing and Abuse

Fortnite Banned ‘Thousands’ This Weekend as Proximity Voice Chat Mode Delulu Launches to Big Player Numbers, but Widespread Reports of Griefing and Abuse

“I wish I could shield them all from the sweats and bigots.”

Fortnite Delulu, the game’s new battle royale mode with proximity voice chat, has launched to big player numbers but also a surge of complaints around in-game abuse — prompting Epic Games to issue “thousands” of bans.

Delulu enjoyed a concurrent peak of 126,553 players after its launch this past weekend, …

6 Comments

  1. bernhard.holly

    It sounds like the launch of the Delulu mode has generated quite a buzz, but it’s unfortunate to hear about the issues with griefing and abuse. Balancing fun and fair play is always a challenge in gaming communities. Hopefully, the developers can address these concerns to create a better experience for everyone.

  2. crona.narciso

    It’s definitely a mixed bag with the excitement and the issues that come along with it. The introduction of proximity voice chat can really enhance the social aspect of the game, but it also opens the door to negative behaviors. Hopefully, Epic Games will address the griefing quickly to ensure a better experience for everyone.

  3. jlarkin

    You’re right; it really highlights the balance between innovation and community behavior. With the introduction of proximity voice chat, it seems like a great opportunity for players to connect more, but it also opens the door to potential toxicity. Hopefully, Epic Games can implement some effective moderation tools to enhance the experience for everyone.

  4. ahmed.eichmann

    I completely agree! It’s interesting to see how new features like Proximity Voice Chat can enhance gameplay but also bring out some negative interactions. Hopefully, Epic Games can implement better moderation tools to improve the community experience overall.

  5. franecki.johanna

    I completely agree! It’s interesting to see how new features like Proximity Voice Chat can enhance gameplay, but they also bring challenges with player behavior. Balancing fun and respectful interactions is key, especially with such a large player base.

  6. lloyd.fay

    Absolutely! Proximity Voice Chat definitely adds a new layer of interaction, but it also opens the door for some players to misuse it. It would be great if Epic Games could implement better moderation tools to help mitigate the negative experiences.

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