This was biggest and worst leak in Fortnite history

Fortnite leaks are a big part of the battle royale game. Since it came out in September 2017, data miners have been a huge part of it. Thanks to them, we now know some of the content that Epic Games planned in the future. However, last year had the biggest Fortnite leak of all time, and as big as it was, it also negatively affected the game.

In this article, we will take a look at the leak and the impact it had. We’ll also see just how accurate the leak was.

This Fortnite leak revealed plan for an entire year

Back in April 2024, the entire Fortnite roadmap was leaked. It included information about future content for every game mode, from LEGO Fortnite to Festival. In addition to this, the roadmap also showed a couple of collaborations, such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Fall Guys. Furthermore, the leak revealed that another throwback season would come at the end of the year.

Interestingly, the leak turned out to be nearly 100% accurate, as most of its content was released according to the roadmap. A couple of things, such as Klombo in LEGO Fortnite, came to the game later than the roadmap showed. However, there is no doubt that this was the biggest leak Fortnite has ever had.

Now, leaks are generally good as they hype up the community. But this time, it had a rather negative effect. In early 2024, most Fortnite players knew about the things that would come later on, which is why the excitement dropped significantly. The element of surprise, one of Fortnite’s biggest strengths, was lost. Players no longer experienced the thrill of discovery when new seasons or collaborations were announced because they had already seen them months in advance through leaks.

All of this led to a noticeable decline in community engagement. Instead of speculating and theorizing about upcoming content, players would discuss the leaked roadmap and everything that it contained, often expressing disappointment if something didn’t meet their expectations. The usual buzz surrounding live events and season reveals certainly felt weaker, as everything was revealed, more or less.

Fortunately, Epic Games ended the year and the chapter on a high note, bringing some of the most amazing content by the end of the year. The Fortnite developer revealed another amazing Marvel season, followed by a Chapter 2 throwback. The year ended with the second-most-popular live event in Fortnite history and the release of Chapter 6.

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Asmir Pekmic

Asmir is a gaming writer at Video Gamer and has over a decade's experience. In his spare time, Asmir loves playing Fortnite and Overwatch, while basketball is also one of his hobbies.

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