So, strap in, ladies and gentlemen, because this big update is just around the corner, 11 days away. And judging from online reactions, it looks like this will be a spicy one. A single tweet from ShiinaBR sent the entire community into a frenzy as players began speculating and complained about what might be in it, and were basically losing their minds over it. So let’s get into it, because there’s A LOT to cover, people.
First, there was some confusion about timing among a few players who thought it was coming early, July 11 to be precise, until ShiinaBR clarified that the whole company at Epic Games is on vacation till the 11th, and the update drops on the 15th. I mean, the devs needed a break from or for whatever chaos probably they’ve been cooking. And honestly, good on them; everybody deserves a break, even those who keep dropping updates that actually in funny ways break a game.
But what is it that everyone is kind of gabbing about? The SUPERMAN. Man of Steel coming in… and there has been a split in the playerbase, some very excited: DeluxPlays has checked Superman’s Mythic Ability and is going 👀; Puppy_girl25, however, is very much NOT diggin’ that design at all. “I hate this skin,” they tweeted, following it up with cries for Clark Kent instead of, as they put it, “pent and shitty ink.” Ouch. Then, oShven was all about it and called it a W; so yeah, you know… Mixed reviews. A traditional Fortnite community.
Responsible for LPs gating within the suspicion, other pertinent issues include requests for a number of returning items for the Resident Evil set bundles (shout out to djbestgamergod for the desperate prayer emoji) and dynamite emotes (kenne really just NEEDS them). And then WandaMxmFN is out here manifesting the Scarlet Witch shop update as though their life depends on it. Such dedication.
Obviously, this is not a Fortnite update hype without the usual suspects—players are about to brace for impact. Mahveer_ really set the scene by saying, “Let’s see what breaks this time: the map, the meta, or the playerbase’s patience.” Beautifully put. guccione_ape, on the other hand, said they’re just glad we’re getting a break from “trash updates.” Fitting; it’s an opinion.
And then there’s the whole mystery angle. “Any news on what it entails?” went TheSPLAGames, going all-in. …crickets. ShiinaBR kept quiet, so now we all sit here wondering. Map change? New weapons? Another strange collab we won’t understand but love? Time will tell. According to the leaks, Superman’s entrance is just the beginning.
And ranked players, of course, still can’t be forgotten. DiscoNicP1 smoothly threw out, “Fix ranked cups.” Someone keeps Epic on its toes. While Soulbound_TV will use this 11-day wait to “pretend I’m touching grass.” Oof, relatable.
So IS THE VERDICT? HYPE, SKEPTICISM, and so much CHAOS. The Fortnite community surely never gets boring, and this update seems like it will be that next crazy statement. If you’re here for Superman, on the fence about the return of old favorites, or just here to watch which glitches will break the game next, August 15 should be circled on the calendar in big bold letters. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to touch some grass before the update is out!
