The B.R.U.T.E., the controversial mechs ofFortnite, are suddenly exploding upon landing in matches, hinting that they are on their way out as the battle royale shooter’sSeason Xdraws to a close.
Shortly after downloading the V10.40 patch,Fortniteplayers started sharing clips of B.R.U.T.E. unitsexplodingas soon as they hit the ground.
Mechs are gone baby!pic.twitter.com/MuepKVEWmq
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It appears that this is because of The Visitor, the game’s antagonist. In his lab at Dusty Depot, computer screens show the mechs with what appears to be a virus. This might be the reason why they areblowing up, and if that is the case, The Visitor will be considered a hero byFortniteplayers who hated the addition of the overpowered B.R.U.T.E.
CompetitiveFortniteplayers were themost vocalin complaints against the mechs, as matches swing heavily in favor of whoever gets to use them. Epic Games added atargeting laserto show the direction where the mech’s missiles are being pointed and lowered their spawn rates, but that was nowhere near enough to tone down the B.R.U.T.E. The developer then defended the mechs, claiming that they contributed to “a fun experience.”
Epic Games, succumbing to player complaints,further nerfedthe B.R.U.T.E. by downgrading its rockets and removing the ability to harvest materials from stomping or dashing through the environment, in exchange for improved defensive capabilities.
Whether the changes have made the mechs fair for allFortniteplayers may no longer be up for debate, as it appears that they are on the exit ramp. Season X is set to end on October 6, and Season 11 is expected to launch shortly afterward, though Epic Games has not yet provided a specific date. The developer usually ushers in a new season with a massive event, and it looks like the B.R.U.T.E. will be one of the casualties of whatever happens.
While waiting for confirmation of the removal of the B.R.U.T.E., players may spend their time onThe Combine, a playlist that tests the skills ofFortniteplayers. The mode requires undivided attention, precision, and speed so that players can get scores worthy of leaderboards.
