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Fortnite Ditches Fall Damage Deaths!
14 May
Summary
- Fortnite is removing instant death from fall damage.
- Players now enter a 'splat' animation after falling.
- Health and shields are fully drained, leaving 1hp.
Fortnite is implementing a significant change by removing instant death from fall damage in its regular Battle Royale and Zero Build modes. This alteration addresses a common point of frustration for players who have experienced sudden elimination after a misstep.
The new mechanic will trigger a 'splat' animation upon falling, followed by a delay before the character can recover. While players will survive the fall, their health and shields will be completely depleted, leaving them with only 1 HP.
This adjustment is intended to balance the game, removing the annoyance of accidental deaths from exploration while retaining the risk of fall damage during intense combat. The change ensures that falling remains a threat, especially when engaged with opponents.
