Fortnite OG Goes Wild: 'Expert' Mode Dumps SBMM and Bots in Chaotic Duos Rumble!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Fortnite OG just dropped an 'Expert' Duos mode that ditches SBMM and bots for pure, unadulterated chaos, meaning your next match could be a glorious train wreck or a surprising victory... or both! Epic's also supercharging Blitz Royale and even roping in Ninja for some extra shenanigans.
Right, listen up, Fortnite fanatics! Seems Epic Games has decided to unleash a bit of glorious chaos upon us. Courtesy of Game Rant, we've got word that Fortnite OG has dropped a brand-new 'Expert' Duos mode, and the best part? It's chucked skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) and those pesky bots right out the window. Bloody brilliant, if you ask me.
For those not entirely fluent in Fortnite-speak, SBMM is the system that tries to match you with players of roughly the same skill level. Sounds fair, right? Well, some reckon it makes the game a bit predictable and less… surprising. And bots? Well, they're bots. Nobody *really* wants to frag a digital dummy, do they?
Now, picture this: you and your mate, diving headfirst into a lobby filled with absolute pros, total noobs, and everything in between. It's a digital free-for-all where anything can happen! Remember those early days of Fortnite OG, when every match felt like a wildcard? That's the vibe they're going for.
Epic Games, in their infinite wisdom (or maybe just after a few too many cups of coffee, who knows?), initially launched Fortnite OG without SBMM. Cue joyous screams and slightly panicked keyboard smashing. But, as the story often goes, SBMM and bots eventually arrived, bringing a touch of order to the madness. Some players loved it; others, not so much. It's always a mixed bag, innit?
But here's where it gets interesting. This 'Expert' Duos mode seems to be Epic's way of throwing us a bone, a nod to those who yearn for the good old days of unpredictable mayhem. And let's be honest, a bit of unpredictable mayhem is what Fortnite thrives on. Who wants a perfectly balanced, predictable battle royale? Where's the fun in that? (Don't answer that, corporate suits!).
Speaking of more ways to throw yourself into the fray, Game Rant also reminds us that Blitz Royale is getting two new modes: Pure Chaos (more siphon, meaning more health regen on eliminations – lovely stuff) and Six Stack (allowing teams of six in Blitz Royale for the first time!). Epic's even hinted at potentially adding more team sizes to Blitz Royale in the future. Blimey, they're not messing about, are they?
And, because why not, there's even a Ninja crossover happening. Apparently, he's now the Blitz Boss, with new mythic items like Blitz Boss Ninja's Trash Launcher and Blitz Boss Ninja's Get Good Shotgun (I reckon they're taking the mickey with those names). His Icon skin's getting a Blitz variant too. Free if you already own the cosmetic, mind you.
So, there you have it. Fortnite OG is going full throttle, throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. An Expert mode with no SBMM or bots? Blitz Royale getting supersized? Ninja wielding a Trash Launcher? It's a bloody rollercoaster, and I, for one, am strapping myself in. Will it all work? Will it be balanced? Will it be fun? Only time will tell, my friends. But one thing's for sure: it won't be boring.
Big thanks to the folks over at Game Rant for keeping us in the loop!
Tags: Fortnite, Battle Royale, SBMM, Epic Games, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant