Fortnite: Battle Royale limited-time mode Shooting Test 1 is live now

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Fortnite: Battle Royale’s latest limited-time mode is a bit different from previous events.

The new mode, called Shooting Test #1, is now available in Fortnite: Battle Royale on all platforms. Unlike the Sniper Shootout and previous gimmicky events, this one is intended to test out new weapon mechanics.

Last year, developer Epic promised to overhaul the weapon characteristics to make combat more interesting. Things like range, ammo, and weapon types should matter, which is why the developer is working on two key changes.

The first concerns first shot accuracy, which is what this event aims to test. Epic said that this prototype is mostly similar to what’s already in Fortnite, but comes with some key changes.

Here they are:

Weapons now have first-shot accuracy, indicated by a red glow on the reticle. This is applied when:

  • Standing still
  • Aiming (not hip-firing)
  • Aim spread is at peak accuracy (basically, if you haven’t fired recently. It is different per weapon)

Headshot critical hits have been reduced

  • Shotguns are now 150% damage (was 250%).
  • All other weapons with headshot crits are now 200% damage (was 250%).

Damage fall-off has been introduced for some weapons

  • Damage applies at 100% to a fixed range.
  • Fall-off begins at different ranges (depending on the weapon), and decreases to 70% damage.
  • Sniper Rifles, Rocket/Grenade Launchers, and Shotguns are unaffected.

Other balance adjustments

  • Semi-Auto Sniper has had its damage increased to 75/78 (from 63/66).
  • Scoped Assault Rifle has had its damage increased to 25/26 (from 23/24).
  • +2 Base damage to all SMGs.

Other tests like this will be coming, and Epic promised to take player feedback into account when transitioning these changes to the live game. Epic did not say how long Shooting Test #1 will be available for, but these events typically only last for a couple of days.



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Source: https://www.vg247.com/2018/02/05/fortnite-battle-royale-limited-time-mode-shooting-test-1-is-live-now/

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DragonPosted:

I played this a few times, the first-shot accuracy is godly. The shotgun nerf is too much. Like what was said, a shotgun to the face should be definite death. I know the game is not meant to be realistic, but come on. The nerf was just too much.

TomPosted:

Gave this a try. First, didn't expect it to be a said game mode so I landed no where near my team. secondly, I feel like I can get shot 200m away with a scar now. Thirdly, I feel like I die the exact same way and time frame (I guess I just suck). I'll just be sticking with duos and solo.

SilkyPosted:

Gave it a go and not a fan as I'm too used to the current shooting mechanics.

MikePosted:

Definitely gonna try this out

TheRealMarkPosted:

Gonna hop on and give it a try

QTPosted:

I dont think they should have dropped the shotgun headshot critical. IRL shotty to the face is a definite death. Sorry but bad choice.

LGWPosted:

Headshot crits on shotguns should never have been lowered. Green pump to the face should kill you instantly. Tac shotguns are more or less useless now as it takes god knows how many hits. 1 on 1 battles lasting longer etc, breaks up the game. The semi-auto sniper damage increase is better, but clearly to help out the not so good players.
All changes are good, except shotguns. Leave them as they were.
It doesn't have the same flow on this test server imo.


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