Exciting News for Hardcore Fortnite Players
Fortnite: Battle Royale’s popularity spans across a wide range of gamers due to its casual nature and free-to-play model. But what about the more dedicated players? The ones who strive to climb the leaderboards and sweat it out daily? Well, it seems there may be some good news on the horizon for them.
A New Competitive Playlist in the Works?
In the latest update 4.2, a Reddit user named Richtoveen found a brand new playlist hidden within the game files. Simply labeled as “Comp,” which is often short for competitive, this discovery suggests that a competitive ranked playlist may be coming soon.
It’s unclear how Fortnite will implement the ranking system, but there are various approaches that can be taken. For example, H1Z1 used to rank players based on their top 10 best games.
Potential Arrival of Ranked Play in Fortnite
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While nothing is confirmed yet, as this information was only found in the game files, it’s highly possible that we could see a ranked or competitive playlist in Fortnite in the near future. Stay tuned for an official announcement.
Mastery of Building Will Be Essential
One thing is certain for those who dare to enter competitive games in Fortnite—they will need to excel in building quick and efficient towers. The build fights are bound to be legendary.