Fortnite OG players slam Epic Games for re-using skin textures
Fortnite has been on a roll with their recent Chapter 4 Season OG update, garnering a whopping 44 million players in just one day. However, not all the changes have been well-received by the gaming community.
Criticism has been directed at Epic Games for repeatedly using three similar textures for the skin styles released in the game. Long-term Fortnite fans have taken to social media platforms to express their dissatisfaction with the lack of variety in the cosmetic skin styles.
One Reddit user, Mikee369, posted an image calling out Epic Games for using the “same three textures on every single skin for edit styles.” The post garnered over 16,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments from Fortnite fans echoing similar sentiments.
Some players speculated on the reasons behind Epic’s reuse of textures, with one user suggesting that the sheer volume of skins has led the developers to “run out of ideas.” Another player pointed out that Epic may be using this tactic as a way to keep players subscribed to their monthly subscription pack.
The criticism comes on the heels of another controversy where Epic Games age-restricted various skins and cosmetics, prompting the company to announce a review of the new feature.
As the community continues to voice their concerns, it remains to be seen if Epic Games will address the issue and make changes to the skin styles in future updates. Whether or not players will see increased variety in the cosmetic offerings, the ongoing feedback from the community is sure to influence the game’s future development.