There’s a buzzword going around in the Fortnite community these days – or should we say a buzz-sound? Indeed, players are all abuzz about the new sound effects (SFX) introduced into the game.
Summary
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Reddit poster TestSubject5kk throws down the gauntlet expressing the sound can be overwhelming, suggesting others may feel the same.
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A vibrant debate sparked among players, demonstrating the feature to be quite dividing.
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While some players advantageously use the gameplay strategy of no audio, many are insisting on a fix.
Sound Off or Sound On?
Right away we have Ty_Lee98 emphatically saying “This needs a fix asap. I’m just gonna mute fortnite.” But in a counterpoint, QuestionableBruh speaks for the silent warriors’ camp: “I’m just going to carry on never having game audio on.”
Fix it, Feign Ignorance, or Flee?
With LunaticLuna999 vowing to harassel Fortnite about the issue ‘every day until they fix it’, we see shades of activism emerge. Meanwhile, RobsonTigerPl is hoping for a fix while conceding, “It is so annoying.” Then we have rellikpd who’s chosen flight over fight, announcing they’ve stopped playing due to this.
A Sound of Discord
The new sound effect isn’t just earsplitting for some but has also managed to split the community. While Serious_Geologist_42 jests,id=”https://www.reddit.com/r/FORTnITE/comments/18c0k49/as_someone_who_gets_overwhelmed_by_sounds_really/kc8pzsd/”>“I guess unpopular opinion, but I like it.”
Final Thoughts
A quest for thrilling gameplay gave rise to new sounds, but Fortnite might have hit a wrong note with some people. The crescendo of reactions indeed strikes an interesting chord. Whether Fortnite will orchestrate a change is yet to be seen. For now, it appears the saga continues with the interplay of different views, tactics, and earplugs.