Fortnite Chapter 5: players rage over the new ‘janky’ movement animation

As the latest Chapter 5 Season 1 of Fortnite introduces multiple new features and additions to the game, including a re-haul of the movement animation, these changes have sparked anger among users on social media. Here’s everything we know so far.

The new chapter has brought a lot of new things to the game, including new maps, weapons, and more. Among these changes, Epic has updated the movement animations and character details in the game.

However, these changes are considered detrimental to the gameplay experience by the players. According to multiple reports, the new ‘realistic’ movement feels slow and lacking, reportedly disrupting the ‘flow’ of the players.

Popular Fortnite content creator SypherPK expressed that the new movements feel ‘way too slow or janky at times’. Other creators and players have also shared their thoughts and speculations about the movement.

Some even claimed that there was an actual change in the movement, suggesting that Epic has merely improved the graphics and made them more realistic, creating an illusion that the character is moving slowly, which is not the case at all.

However, this theory is rejected by the players, with the majority adamant that the update has changed the animation and Epic must revert it to its original form.

So far, there is no official acknowledgment or statement available from the developers regarding this matter. Below, we have highlighted some of the main changes issued in the new chapter.

Fortnite Chapter 5 has introduced new movement animations that bring a more realistic and detailed approach to character movement. Some of the key changes include:

• Detailed animations: The new movement animations in Fortnite Chapter 5 are more smooth and detailed.
• Running and crouching: The animations for running and crouching have been changed, resulting in a more natural and realistic movement pattern.
• Left and right movement: The animations and movement patterns for moving left and right have also been updated, making the character’s movement more versatile and lifelike.

Other than movement, here are some of the key updates:

• New Map: Chapter 5 Season 1 features a brand-new map with multiple biomes, including grasslands, desert, forest, and a frozen tundra.
• Weapon Mods: The season introduces weapon mods, allowing players to customize their weapons with different attachments.
• Bosses & Society Medallions: Players can now encounter and defeat bosses to earn Society Medallions, which provide various benefits, such as the ability to regenerate shields over time.
• Gameplay Changes: The update includes various gameplay changes, such as new movement mechanics, animation improvements, and the addition of cars.
• Battle Pass: The Chapter 5 Season 1 Battle Pass features new skins, including the addition of Peter Griffin from Family Guy.

These are just a few of the many changes introduced in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1. The update has brought a significant overhaul to the game. We recommend going through the change logs once to get a detailed view.

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