The Baller Nerfs Delayed for the Fortnite World Cup Open Qualifiers
The much-anticipated nerfs to The Baller in Fortnite have been delayed, disappointing players who were hoping for the changes to be implemented before the first round of the Fortnite World Cup Open Qualifiers this weekend. The v8.20 update patch notes had previously announced the upcoming modifications, but now there is no new estimated date for their deployment.
In the upcoming v8.30 update, The Baller was supposed to undergo changes that would allow players on the ground to shoot the driver through the vehicle’s glass, directly dealing damage to them. Currently, players have to destroy The Baller first before being able to damage the driver. The Fortnite community coordinator, Sean “MrPopoTFS” Hamilton, stated that the team is still finalizing this change and will release it as soon as it is ready.
No Nerfs for The Baller in Time for the First Stage of the Fortnite World Cup Open Qualifiers
Considering the current situation, it is likely that The Baller will continue to function the same way it does now for this weekend’s first stage of the Fortnite World Cup Open Qualifiers. These qualifiers offer a generous share of the $1 million weekly prize pool to the best Solo players, and it is expected that those who can effectively utilize The Baller will have an advantage.
The Advantages of The Baller in Fortnite
The Baller provides significant advantages to its user. It offers fast movement through its built-in Grappler, provides strong defense by absorbing up to 300 damage before being destroyed, and allows easy destruction of structures by bouncing on them. Late-game players who are in The Baller have a considerable edge over others due to its shielding and mobility.
Fortnite players who are eager to secure a spot in the World Cup will either need to adapt their strategies to deal with The Baller or consider using it themselves to gain an edge. However, it seems unlikely that Epic Games will implement the nerfs before the next update.