Fortnite saw yet another sort of reward-giver in the week past, and we are seeing a… mixed reaction from the Fortnite community since that. The official Fortnite Twitter account reported their new Twitch extension event Galaxy Battle, where viewers are rewarded for actively watching streams and clicking items that appear. The responses? Well, let’s just say that there have been some… passionate reactions.
The tweet showed the new Galactic Battle Twitch extension, where viewers watch streams, click on objects that are suspended in the air, and accumulate rewards. Seems pretty straightforward, right? But the replies would seem to suggest otherwise. Some players dubbed it the “worst type of Twitch drop ever” while others expressed their annoyance at having to watch streams for hours for what they considered a lousy spray. One user went as far as saying, “Never do this again. Nobody wants to click that trash.” Ouch!
However, there were a few happy players here and there, who managed to take home some prizes, and seemed pretty happy about it. One was quite proud and bragged about it with a screenshot, while the others joked about using their phones to AFK through it. The shared interest? It’s a bad one. Players are criticizing Epic for the need to grind through Twitch streams for what they consider meager prizes. One of the replies perfectly nails it: “They really want us to sit 3 hours on Twitch for some sprays.”
Of course, not everything is quite serious. A few impatient players, begging for skins from Attack on Titan, weapon lightsabers, and an option to rotate mini-maps, to the return of Jonesy Unchained. One player has even begun a hashtag campaign to #bringrueback. Given dedication!
The channels were also used to vent some of the game’s glaring faults. Battlegrounds for this thread of discussions include complaints on movement abilities, bots in OG mode, and even a cry to #freefortnite for Aussies. It’s like Fortnite’s tweet became a free-for-all suggestion box or rather, complaint box.
Back then, however, that certainly did not mean everyone was sour. Others embraced those chill weekend vibes, even starting to cast lighthearted banter on their plans, like somebody who plans on rocking the Sonic skin come next season. Let’s be real here: there are players for whom meme is life.
So, would we say the verdict is out? The Galactic Battle Twitch Extension is here, and some players are down for it, while some are… underwhelmed. Whatever your feelings about it are, there is no denying the fact that Fortnite players do not hold back when it comes to expressing their feelings. And honestly, that just adds to the suitor’s entertainment.
At the end of the day, really, it’s something to check out for if you’re into free rewards. But if you’re not up for the grind, well, there’s always the next update to look forward to. Or yet another foray into demanding lightsabers in the replies. Don’t forget to check out the recent Twitch events for more fun gaming experiences!
