So far, Fortnite Chapter 7 has provided a real amusement park ride, especially with the leaks that made some players think that the game would be completely different. Among the latest rumors from NotPaloleaks, a trusted source, among the upcoming changes, there are mentioned self-revive mechanics and drivable reboot vans. You read that correctly – pretty soon, you might be the one to bring back your character without a teammate AND drive the van that is responsible for bringing your teammates back in the game.
This leak was brought to light by ShiinaBR on Twitter and immediately disturbed the Fortnite community to the extreme. While players have been speculating about all the new features that Epic Games might release in the next big chapter update, nobody predicted the possibility of these two amazing mechanics together. Self-revive has long been a big demand, while drivable reboot vans are indeed one thing one can only dream of.
What do the above-mentioned features imply for the gameplay? Let us explain one by one. Self-revive will enable the knocked-out players to stand up on their own without the help of a teammate just like it is in other battle royale games. This could definitely change the scenario of the last few players where the last one might suddenly face multiple revived opponents. On the other hand, driving reboot vans appear to be creating mobile respawn points that teams could strategically place anywhere on the map.
The players’ feedback has been at best… mixed. While some players are getting excited and sharing their exhilaration about the opportunities, others are more to the side of “this is not going to end well”. User Thrxgg_ expressed his thoughts saying, “I feel as if self revive shouldve been in this game a LOOOOONG time ago,” thus representing the views of the players who have been asking for more solo survival options. Others like Mythic2099 likened it to Apex Legends’ mobile respawn beacons and characterized it saying, “I THOUGHT OF THIS CONCEPT DRIVABLE REBOOT VANS FOR MOBILE RESPAWN LIKE APEX!!”
Nevertheless, not everybody is so open-minded regarding these possible alterations. Competitors mainly, are already voicing their concerns over the extent to which these mechanics might alter the game’s equilibrium. _MasterMash’s reaction consisted merely of “Oh shit, this rlly going to destroy comp LMAO,” thus highlighting the likelihood of these features resulting in thrilling and unpredictable competitive matches. Another user, chadk980, was quite direct in his remarks saying, “That’s stupid. I’m sorry but seriously could kill the game for me… Such a stupid mechanic. Fight and win or die.”
There was a conversation about the drivable reboot vans which surfaced some doubts about the feature’s implementation. Will the vehicles be able to get destroyed? User inajoestar_ guessed that, “when the vehicule has not more health can’t be drivable and will stay as a prop,” meaning that they might become lifeless elements of the environment once they get disabled. Others were mulling over the scenario that if all the reboot vans were to be destroyed, with TheJoeJoeBears inquiring, “What if all the reboot vans are destroyed 😭”– this kind of a situation could prevent the game from moving on if reboot vans are viewed as the key to the gameplay.
A related matter is how to handle self-revive when it comes to balancing? Is it going to be available as a floor loot? Is it going to be something that you buy with gold? Is it going to be limited to certain game modes only? The Fortnite community is already discussing the costs and restrictions, with eeveechuster saying, “I’d have to assume it would be 5k gold because that would mean you need to build up the gold to use it once every 10ish matches.”
The leaks timing could not have been more perfect considering the recent trends in Fortnite. The title has recently been harboring a more radical experimental approach to new gameplay and cross-title features than ever before. Drivable reboot vans appear to be the next step in vehicle mechanics development, which have become ever more elaborate with time. From the first shopping carts to today’s choices between cars, helicopters, and rocket-powered vehicles, Fortnite’s means of transportation have come a long way.
There are a few players who can already picture a dozen of creative mobile reboot vans uses. User korzFN even posted a picture meme with the caption “the lobby watching us keying with a van,” implying that the teams might take these vehicles for aggressive plays rather than just respbilling. Others like Zachary_Vered were not so cynical about the idea of them being use as “indestructible cover” during the gunfight.
The community’s divisions in opinions reflect the wider disagreement between players who want to stick to the game’s original mechanics versus those who welcome constant innovation and change. User JuanRiverae9nr fears that “the elimination of players will become meaningless,” while gy
PlayStation and Xbox gamers continue to debate these potential changes.
