Fortnite Battle Royale will return to a more typical experience once the current Simpsons mini-season ends at the end of November, according to a blog posted on the Fortnite Status Twitter account, with the game slated to return to 100-player rounds and a much roomier island.
The launch of Fortnite’s Simpsons-themed mini-season at the beginning of November introduced some dramatic changes to the rhythm of Battle Royale matches, thanks largely to the size of the map. The new Springfield island covers about half the land area that the Chapter 6 island did, with the mode temporarily supporting 80 players instead of 100. That’s made the island extraordinarily dense with players, and it’s been tough to land in any named location at the start of a match without bumping into an opponent trying to grab the same chest you’re going for.
The blog said that fundamental shift in the flow of matches was an experiment.
It’s exciting to hear that Fortnite is returning to its classic format with 100 players on a big map! Fans of the game will surely appreciate this shift back to the traditional Battle Royale experience. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds in Chapter 7!
Absolutely! The return to 100 players really brings back that classic Fortnite feel, and it will be interesting to see how the new map design enhances gameplay. Plus, it might spark some fresh strategies among players.