Many players, especially those playing competitive modes, have complained about the Web Shooters for some time. Many suggested that Epic improve the Web Shooters’ implementation or just remove them from the game entirely. On the other hand, fans claimed that their inclusion kept lobbies from getting “too sweaty” and added to the on-brand wackiness that keeps “Fortnite” fun.
One Redditor recounted a frustrating story, suggesting that Epic completely remove the Spider-Man Mythic from competitive mode. “I’m tired of shooting at a guy then two Spiderman kids come third party and kill me,” the original poster complained. “Then they BOTH just run away without fighting each other.”
Some tried to defend the Web Shooters as just another Mythic Weapon and not really “OP.” Still, critics begged to differ. “It is OP since it can be used as harpoon gun where it has a range of 120m while giving you essentially mobility of grappler but with less noise and more choice of your direction and altitude, which grappler cannot do that well,” another person pointed out.
In the end, it looks like Epic Games sided with the critics. At the very least, those who want to enjoy the Web Shooters in their full glory can do so in casual modes. As mentioned, players can expect the nerf live on February 1, along with the “Fortnite” Pizza Party event. In addition to fewer web parades in competitive, players can expect squads to fight over pizza for delicious heals.
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