Fortnite: Battle Royale
The latest findings in Fortnite: Battle Royale game files hint at the possibility of item gifting being introduced soon.
Newly Uncovered Files
In April, a Reddit user exposed some datamined information, unveiling the presence of files related to item gifting. Today, the Twitter account @FNBRLeaks has revealed more details, including the in-game text and assets. These assets consist of buttons and texts that the game would use for gifting functions.
Impending Release?
While the feature remains unconfirmed, its existence in the game files, coupled with the additional details discovered since April, suggest that its release may be imminent.
A Solution to a Popular Demand
Many Fortnite players have repeatedly requested the ability to give and receive cosmetic items. While some players are willing to spend money to acquire these items, others may prefer not to or may not have the means to do so.
Gifting would address this demand and provide players with a new way to interact with each other. However, one concern is the potential creation of a secondary market if players start selling cosmetic items at lower prices, which would undermine the purpose of gifting. Epic Games may need to address this issue if they decide to implement the feature.
Conclusion
Despite the risks involved, the recent datamine findings suggest that Epic Games may proceed with the implementation of the long-awaited gifting system.