Fortnite Reintroduces Glider Releasing: Faster Landings Are Coming!
Fortnite is bringing back a beloved feature that was once part of the game and has been highly requested by the community: Glider Releasing! According to a reliable leak, players will soon be able to deploy their gliders early, giving them more control during their descent and allowing for much faster landings.
Fortnite Testing Glider Releasing Feature
The Glider Releasing feature will allow players to close their gliders at any time after jumping from the Battle Bus. This allows for landing before the standard descent process and quickly reaching strategic locations. However, this also carries the risk of hard landings. Players are already strategizing about ways to mitigate this risk, such as landing in water.
According to Wenso, the source of the leak, the feature is still in testing. Players will be able to drop straight to the ground after releasing their glider, potentially throwing them directly into the action. This could increase the importance of being the first to reach loot-rich areas.
A Game-Changing Landing Mechanic
The Glider Releasing system has the potential to significantly change Fortnite’s landing mechanics. Previously, players were forced to automatically deploy their parachutes after a certain point, which limited landing strategies. With the new system, the descent is completely in the player’s control, which could completely change the dynamics of the early game.
While Epic Games has yet to make an official announcement, the feature’s appearance on the game’s test servers suggests it will be activated soon. Glider Releasing will add a nostalgic touch to Fortnite and make the landing phase more exciting. It remains to be seen how players will utilize this new system.