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With Ballistic, Fortnite is taking the leap into the FPS area. Find out everything about the new 5v5 mode, its rules and the upcoming early access start here.
Cary, North Carolina, USA - For a long time there were only leaks and rumors, but now it's official: Epic Games is releasing Ballistic shortly afterthe next big highlight– a new first-person shooter mode in the style of Counter-Strike or Valorant. In the first-person perspective, players compete against each other in turn-based matches as attackers or defenders. The competitive mode initially starts in Early Access and aims to offer a completely new gaming experience. Here you will find out everything you need to know about Fortnite Ballistic - from the gameplay mechanics to the release.
Fortnite Ballistic: Early Access, release, most important features – the new mode under the microscope
What is Fortnite Ballistic anyway?Ballistic is a first-person 5v5 tactical shooter mode. The aim of the game is to plant and defend a bomb - the "crack point device" - as an attacker, or to prevent the attackers from doing so as a defender. The mode is heavily based on popular shooters such as Counter-Strike, Valorant or Rainbow Six. By the way, you can't build in Ballistic.
Here is the first official trailer for Fortnite Ballistic:
What many people will be happy about:All saved looks from your locker will be transferred to Ballistic, as the mode supports existing Fortnite outfits, back blings, shoes, paint jobs, spray themes, and emotes! However, pickaxes, contrails, instruments, vehicles and jam songs are not supported.
The most important key points of Fortnite Ballistic
Release:Early Access starts on December 11, 2024
Platforms:Available on all Fortnite platforms
Format:5v5 in first-person view (without building)
Modi:Ranked und unranked
Cards:At the early access launch there is only the map “Skyline 10”, but more are to come
When does Fortnite Ballistic start?The early access release for Fortnite Ballistic will take place on December 11th, 2024. At launch, the mode will be available worldwide on all supported platforms, except South Korea and Russia. However, Epic Games plans to make the mode available in these regions at a later date.
Epic Games has not yet revealed when the full release of Fortnite Ballistic is due.
How to Play Fortnite Ballistic – The Gameplay Mechanics
This is how a match in Fortnite Ballistic works:Players start on the map “Skyline 10” with a pistol and 800 credits. The credits can then be invested in various weapons, grenades and equipment. Unused equipment is carried over to the next round.
Players can also choose one of five special gadgets before each match, e.g. B. a shield bubble, scout grenades or proximity mines. These gadgets offer tactical advantages, but cannot be traded.
There are no respawns, so players remain eliminated until the end of a round. After six rounds, the attacker and defender switch sides. The first team to win seven rounds wins the match.
Here you can find an unofficial trailer, which explains everything important about Fortnite Ballistic in a compact and understandable way:
This is where Fortnite goes full Counterstrike:Fortnite Ballistic shares many elements with the forefather of classic tactical shooters. As inCounter-Strikethere is a set number of rounds. Players earn credits per round and invest them in better equipment. Communication, strategy and your own skills are crucial for success.
In short: the new Ballistic mode is not just for die-hard Fortnite fans. If you haven't had much to do with Fortnite, but are interested in tactical first-person shooters like Counterstrike, but also Valorant or Rainbow Six:; If you have any victories left, you should definitely try out the new Fortnite mode. A
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