With the recent release of Fortnite’s v29.20 update, dataminers have uncovered exciting news for fans of the popular battle royale game. It appears that a highly anticipated feature from another gaming titan, Call of Duty: Warzone, might soon make its way into Fortnite’s Creative mode.
Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, has been a gaming phenomenon since its inception. Initially gaining traction with its PvE mode, Save the World, the game skyrocketed to fame with the introduction of the Battle Royale mode. Over time, Epic Games expanded the game’s offerings, introducing innovative modes like Playground, which allowed players to customise their matches and explore the game’s mechanics freely.
The evolution continued with the introduction of Creative mode, where players could unleash their creativity and design their own gaming experiences on the iconic Athena island. This mode has not only become immensely popular among players but has also served as a platform for developers to create games within Fortnite using the Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN) tool.
The latest buzz surrounding Fortnite stems from leaks indicating that proximity chat will soon be integrated into the Creative mode. Proximity chat, a feature well-known to players of Call of Duty: Warzone, enables communication between players based on their proximity within the game environment. While the exact release date of this feature remains unknown, its inclusion in the game files suggests that it could be rolled out sooner rather than later.
Renowned Fortnite data miner HYPEX has revealed that proximity chat will be exclusive to Creative mode initially. Despite speculation among players that the feature might extend to the Battle Royale mode, Epic Games seems intent on testing its functionality within Creative first.
Details regarding the implementation of proximity chat are scarce, but screenshots shared by iFireMonkey showcase settings that will accompany the feature. Players will reportedly have the option to toggle proximity chat on or off and adjust the preferred voice chat distance to suit their preferences. This addition is poised to inject new excitement into popular Creative mode party games like Prop Hunt.
However, concerns have been raised regarding the impact of proximity chat on younger players. In response to these concerns, Epic Games introduced Cabined Accounts in late 2022, aimed at providing a safer gaming environment for younger audiences. These accounts come with restrictions that limit access to competitive matches, text chat, and voice chat. It is likely that Cabined Account holders will be unable to enable proximity chat, alleviating worries for guardians about inappropriate interactions.
As Fortnite continues to evolve and adapt to the preferences of its diverse player base, the introduction of proximity chat represents yet another step forward in enhancing the gaming experience. While its initial rollout in Creative mode will serve as a testing ground, the potential for its expansion to other game modes remains an intriguing prospect for players.
Stay tuned for further updates as Epic Games continues to shape the future of Fortnite and explore new avenues for player interaction and creativity.
