It looks like the fans of Fortnite are going to have to wait a bit longer to get to the next great update. iFireMonkey, a reliable leaker, recently shared on Twitter that probably the Fortnite OG and LEGO Fortnite seasons have been switched around and would now finish on December 11 at 4 am ET. Can we trust him? The flag for the event, which marks the end of the current Fortnite OG’s season, was changed to reflect the new date, which so to speak means confirmation of the change. This is not the first time the update has been postponed; on the other hand, the community is a hundred percent—let’s just say they are not that thrilled.
The very first reactions were a mixture of uncertainty, annoyance, and some people trying to make sense of Epic‘s strategy. One user by the name of Clara Lohikäärme expressed his annoyance, while john had another opinion. He argued that the ending of the passes together is a plus, especially if you belong to the Fortnite Crew. “You are leveling up both passes at once,” he said, making it clear that it is more beneficial for the crew subscription. So it may not be a delay but a “realignment,” as Ian Alexander Crane, another user, put it. He said it is “extended not delayed” to match the time for Chapter 7 Season 1. However, try to explain that to a player who has already finished the passes and now waits until December to do anything regarding the game.
And the players’ main worry is the same in all their comments. Clippit📎 just asked, “but I already beat the passes, what am I gonna do until then? 😭” AirDrop_480 connected with him, saying that perhaps just being on the lookout for dailies would be the only thing left that is interesting to do. It is difficult when one has reached the top and is just waiting for new content to be released. On the other hand, some like Deku were straight to the point, describing the situation as “fucking bullshit.” Nanoboy33 cracked, “How many more times will they get delayed? 🤣” which is a reasonable question since the delays saga has been going on for a while.
And on top of that, we have the crew pack situation. Name Last asked a very good question: “Could we really not get a Lego Pass for Simpsons? It’s already bad that the crew packs are NOT themed for a collab season.” Really? Come on, Epic, treat us. Gamers are already thinking about the game’s future and the delays are exhausting. Another player Spinnakers seemed to be still waiting for the crew packs to return while the others speculated that they were just hoping for those perks to comeback in general.
Let’s try to understand the reasons behind this. Game delays are nothing new, and among Fortnite’s constant updates and changes, any modification could easily upset the whole community’s climax. Epic Games must be trying to synchronize everything to ensure a smooth transition into the new chapter. As john said, the overlapping of all the passes is a great convenience for players, especially for those who are getting leveled up through different modes. But still, the wait seems endless to those players who have already conquered the current seasons with hardly anything to do in the meantime. This may eventually lead to the long-dormant Fortnite war users either getting burnt out or moving on to different games.
One of the most attention-grabbing points is the division of opinions. Some see it as a smart alignment, while others just get upset with the delay. Zyro posted a meme saying, “We don’t want that shit anyway gang,” which is an accurate expression of some players’ feelings. Still, the community is always strong whatever the issue is. They might log in every now and then, finish their daily tasks, and get excited about the things that are going to happen by December the 11th when Epic will finally reveal what they have planned.
To conclude, whether it is a setback or a realignment, Fortnite players will have longer wait times. By setting the new end date, Epic has time to thoroughly polish the next update, but it is still a trial for the hardcore gamer’s patience. If you are one among those who have already hit the max level, you might want to think about taking a breather, switching to another game, or just enjoying the existing content while it lasts. When December rolls around, it is going to be wild, and it is better to be ready for whatever Chapter 7 has in store. So keep watching for the updates till then, who knows, there might be another surprise on the way.
