Will Fortnite Reload Overtake Battle Royale In Popularity?

[@SaulTeeNutz]

Reload on release ratio’d the player count of every single game mode in existence. It’s not as big as it was today, but it still pulls decent amounts of players in both build and zero build. It’s a perfect alternative for those who don’t like how battle royale is in its current state.

[@JayHosh]

Reload is always gonna act as the “break” from normal br when people get annoyed with whatever broken item they decide to add

[@AndrewR21]

Reload as a “break”? Haaa that’s a funny joke. With all the sweats ?

[@joseespinoza9913]

Like the assist turret

[@tjaprilgage]

​@@AndrewR21it's little sweaty lol

[@nightscribenyx]

​@@AndrewR21I mean, at least in that case you die to someone good at the game compared to someone abusing the new broken crossover item

[@TennoHaki]

Reload is pure fortnite it's for people who enjoy what the game was meant to be.

[@Vulture249]

My biggest issue with br is the bots...the lack of bots in reload is what's makes it more fun...I play both but I wish they would remove bots in br and maybe make rebooting faster aswell... usually endgame is dead in br

[@tanner5809]

I don’t like the direction of where Fortnite has been going. I loved Chapter 4 almost as much as Chapter 1. But man Chapter 5 has really made me question what the devs are thinking when they add so many op items and mythics, as well as bombard us with so many collabs. The car season actually made me quit, and the only time I quit playing fortnite was right after Chapter 2 Season 2 and didn’t return until Chapter 3. But reload has kept me playing because I enjoy the gameplay. I am hoping that Chapter 6 is way better though because I don’t want to only be playing Reload.

[@_Turtle_420]

Fortnite self destructed when Donald mustard left.

[@BrInGtHeFiShY8612]

​@@_Turtle_420fr he is the true king not nick eh 30 now they always add op items they have way more bugs and the story line isn't as interesting as it once was

[@michaeldc951]

Too many crossovers and colabs. Each one has to have op weapons and gear. It gets old after awhile

[@BrInGtHeFiShY8612]

@@michaeldc951 no kidding I'm very surprised that there is mythic for ghost riderr or meowtooth

[@MarianzYT]

Same here, i'm not liking where the game is going but Reload keeps me playing, thar's the only thing that keeps me in the game rn

[@sjfarrell2.0]

BR is just a Disney ran colab factory now. Reload can be fun in small doses but get's boring after five or so games. IMO. Fortnite is heading in a strange direction and It isn't for everyone.

[@theotothefuture]

I think they added Reload because BR is never going back to the way "OGs" want it. There's always gonna be some sort of theme or special item(s) in BR, so they released Reload for the people who like old school fortnite.

[@BLOODBORNE_cx]

I think they just made it to compete with warzones resurgence br mode as in that game its the most popular gamemode.

[@oz_bogan]

they made it to shut up sooky streamers who wouldn't drive cars but still play and promote fortnite

[@aTerribleEru]

id love to play BR more but i hate playing with bs items or mechanics. the nerf to the drop chance of the backpack made it more frustrating to lose to, so i go and play reload. honestly this chapter as a whole has been pretty weak for me, but stuff like reload keeps me in instead of quitting entirely to play a different game. i actually love the update cadence for BR, the pace is quite fast and i really enjoy each update but it gets soured quick because of the cheese. the gameplay in reload is absolutely solid, its kinda just fundamentals and when i lose in that game i dont feel as frustrated. ill take a sweatier lobby if it means not having to deal with jetpack ironman gloves/ america shield and the auto turret.

[@iskalos]

I started fortnite only few months ago because of my son.. I still like playing BR, I complete story-/daily-/side-quests to gather XP and proceed with the battle pass.. But since I discovered the Reload, I found out, it's my kind of game. Simple, straightforward, basic quite realistic weapons without modifications, so you allways know, that opponent has the similar firepower as you have.. It's perfect for us, older guys 🙂 And after several games, you come across players who play team-game or have mic, so you build up a pool of friends you're comfortable playing with and no longer have to rely on randoms..

[@mordikus2912]

For me it’s the simplicity that makes me want to play Reload, I don’t care about the nostalgia, I just want to hop on and play a simpler shooter that I have a solid chance in rather than worrying about countering all the new stuff and the medallions that feels like more of a chore to play in BR tbh

[@lorrymoller]

It wouldn't do well, but I'd get a kick out of a reload that added all the broken stuff at once. Shockwave hammer vs infinity blade vs iron man vs kamehameha vs exotic maven vs spiderman gloves vs the Rock's MK7...

[@kingrook8039]

I definitely like reload better, but not because of the nostalgia.. I've only been playing since April, so I don't know anything before that... If reload went solos, I'd play it more.. It's just guns, simple mobility and with the exception of some mythic weapons, it's mostly even... Skill vs skill... My skills aren't anywhere near yours, Jake.. But at least when I lose in reload, I know it's because I was mostly out played and I try to learn from it... I do still enjoy BR, but there's definitely a difference.. I can play BR, have 10 kills and get destroyed by someone with a full iron man load out with hover jets and I'm only their second kill with 3 people left... Looking forward to the live event this Saturday.. I no longer work on the weekends, so I'll definitely be on for that.. Thank you for the video Jake..

[@Crich4678]

How did u go 5 years without trying fortnitr

[@kingrook8039]

@Crich4678 because I played more Fantasy games like Final Fantasy... Mt son wanted to play duos and asked me to join back in April and I've been playing ever since...

[@baltoandtogo]

Agreed with your comments that Reload won't probably have more players most of the time, unless there are map changes or weapon changes people want to try. I love Reload, and I'm glad it's thriving. I wish they would consistently change the map each season, however.

[@mojogustavo77]

Reload is fun buts it’s way too sweaty.

[@sk8ervader]

Epic should use the reload game mode as a gage to how satisfied the player base is with regular BR. Seems like whenever the game is overly saturated with broken items (like this season), more people play reload then normal.

[@4kcris293]

I haven't been enjoying this season so I've been sticking to reload.

[@EricLovrien]

I play both but have really enjoyed playing reload more. More fights, less wait time between fights and matches, more balanced weapons, and more responsive gameplay, I prefer the bright colors and more simple graphics. It feels really frustrating to many times spend 10 -15 minutes getting in the game and looting only to die in my first fight to some op weapon. I bet I spend hours a month just waiting to get into the game, waiting on Spawn Island along with looting compared to the handful of fights i take per game. I feel like reload makes me a better player.

[@colonl_charisma]

I think Reload’s popularity shows that simplicity is sometimes better for gameplay. Not everyone wants mythics that erase the skill gap. That’s the problem with the current season.

[@TaporMnk]

Personally, I like reload for warm ups. The quick and consistent skirmishes help me get into the swing of things quicker than I would in ZB.

[@cesaralvarez9436]

Since Reload launched I only play that mode, mainly because I hate bs items in normal battle royale

[@TennoHaki]

People play reload because it is pure fortnite no bs just plain old fortnite.

[@Incog_Nico]

Reload is a nice reprieve from BR when a break is needed from the meta. I don’t see is overtaking BR. In the end you can please some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time but you can’t please all the people all the time.

[@doulos5815]

Reload is pretty fun untill it's a bunker filled ttv circle jerk. Overall the br experience when the Meta is not skill less bs it's better

[@BrInGtHeFiShY8612]

Fr I love not having to worry about having to fight people hovering over me withe the iron man hands and even if I do win the fight I'm insanely low and then a rat comes and finishes me off

[@Gainsforlife]

reload zb is a contradiction as that era did not have ZB lol

[@craesiv6709]

i love reload, especially if theres a bunch of op items in regular BR.

[@HowThatHappen]

I feel like with the two map rotation for sure some people will prefer one map over the other. And I can definitely see them in a way dreading the map they don't like as much, and being disappointed they can't just jump back into the map they like, and potentially just stop playing for the day or stop playing reload for that moment. So I think it could reduce play time since you can't control which map you play. And not everyone wants to just wait or has the time for that. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. I'm sure they'll be looking closely at the numbers.

[@joel6376]

Map choice is something many games have and it isn't a huge problem generally..?

[@onitbrkn]

I'm hoping the "reload" means reloading old chapters like chapter 3 and 4, fingers crossed 🤞

[@scottanderson2807]

With how annoying these special weapons get I find myself drawn to reload…its simplicity is what makes it great.

[@Gainsforlife]

reload should have multiple maps that reflect historical favorites. the map gets boring after awhile but its better than BR at the moment

[@TennoHaki]

Reload has already taken over it is regular fortnite no bs items. For anyone who wants to play fortnite and not some messed up version of it they will play reload. I haven't played a single regular mode since reload came out. Reload is what fortnite is meant to be it's just pure fortnite.

[@YunoGasai_1]

They need to add solos and maybe it will take over.

[@mindlessinfinite]

the weirdest thing about this comment is that it doesnt look sarcastic and you sound like you are being serious

[@Caleb.3473]

​@@mindlessinfiniteI mean they could add a gulag system for respawns...

[@mindlessinfinite]

@@Caleb.3473 i think that would be a huge L

[@Caleb.3473]

@@mindlessinfinite add a stock system... Say you start with ten. When you die you'll lose either one or two depending on whether you win your match. Great thing is it literally would have no effect on you at all because you could just not play it

[@BrInGtHeFiShY8612]

The answer is yes especially if we don't get hit scan back or they keep adding the most op items into br

[@Elion-c8t]

Hitscan is borderline unplayable in Zero Build especially on that empty ass map lol

[@BrInGtHeFiShY8612]

@@Elion-c8t well that is definitely close to true but bullet drop is my main complaint hitscsn weapons have no bulket drop

[@Elion-c8t]

@@BrInGtHeFiShY8612 Yes, that's what hitscan means lol..

[@BrInGtHeFiShY8612]

@@Elion-c8t well the snipers don't have hitscan but the bullet doesn't drop

[@zerocrane]

No, because it's coop... coop will never overtake singles.

[@ehfiyafiya]

They're said to be releasing a solo mode for reload at some point

[@bakedtofu420]

i feel like i am fortnites unicorn who loves and actively plays multiple game modes lol (but i dont buy many vbucks so they dont care about me 😅) - zero build br, zero build reload, a ton of Fortnite festival, creative maps like aim training. I never played Fortnite OG but Reload is a nice break from whatever crazy meta is at play in BR

[@wet0wl]

Reload is definitely a fun game mode but I can never play it for more than like 10 games cause of the lack of variety

[@christopherhindle8371]

I severely dislike Reload. The map is small. Gameplay is restricted (limited mobility). Not a lot of variety. Quickly loot and hunker down with teammates. Boring.

[@jacksonhagen7686]

100 percent am with the people that like simplicity in fortninte I think this current season is good but definitely hated the car meta season

[@adamk862]

God, I wish. I haven't played a single game of BR since Reload came out. I legitimately don't understand why a competent longtime player would still be playing BR, just don't see the appeal at all. I also don't really get the "Reload is boring" position. To each their own, but if you think Reload is boring, you don't really enjoy core Fortnite; you enjoy media tie-ins, things blowing up, loud music, gimmick bullshit, vehicles, the "story" (lmao) etc. etc. That kind of stuff has always been there to some degree, but the actual GAMEPLAY MECHANICS that make Fortnite Fortnite shine in Reload, where they can't be eclipsed by Epic's dumb bullshit of the week.

[@PrimationNation]

I started playing chapter 5 season 2 the end of it. That’s all I know. I like the game

[@chellebelle4738]

I only played Reload in order to get the extra XP for completing daily challenges in order to fill my BP ASAP, but I definitely don’t enjoy it as much as BR. That opinion might change if they make solo available because I hate playing with randoms.

[@MrFrogman311]

I think it’s an exciting time to play Fortnite. Something for everyone!

[@oogitythecreator]

Wish they made a trio reload

[@mindlessinfinite]

if u said u think reload would overtake battle royale, this would have been the last video i ever watched from you Jake

[@TennoHaki]

It will it's pure fortnite no bs it's what the games meant to be.

[@gergelyszekely9778]

I'm sick of BR as it is now. I'd play more RL than BR if there were a way to play it solo.

[@ronaaz4628]

Don't know if it's from the video you're reacting to, or from this video itself, but there's 2 loud audio glitches happening around the 16:26 mark.

[@genaemccall4608]

Can’t talk about longevity when talking about these new modes, they haven’t even had a full year since release

[@Milla4life2]

Absolutely not. Reload is just wayyy too sweaty for an ‘average’ player.

[@Drop0sauce]

I mean for like 2 years people can just insta destroy my box lmao idk why they think that’s fun for someone who’s been playing for 3 years but whatever and all I play is reload because there’s nothing but sweaty matches in unreal and a lot of moving zone end games

[@90sNath]

3:20 anyone saying this about regular fortnite are so spoiled. We retro Fortnite enthusiasts who play Season 4 and 7 would celebrate getting 75 players in S4 Solo or 50 in S7 Duo. Hell sometimes we are willing to sit and play through 10 person games when we have to and dont complain

[@BrInGtHeFiShY8612]

Also fortnite would have died last season had it not been for reload

[@Elion-c8t]

This game will never "die" lmao Even if Reload didn't come out the game still had HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of players.

[@GirthAtBirth82]

@@Elion-c8tit will die

[@travisminton5095]

I like going back and forth

[@sureitsjon7803]

I really enjoy reload

[@trishroscoe8273]

Interesting topic.

[@elijahmgrey]

LET’S GO!!! 🔥🔥

[@elijahmgrey]

Keep up the great content Jake!

[@fox22m]

Just wondering have u played cod or are u not interested

[@EyeWallGamers]

I heard they were testing solos?

[@TennoHaki]

The normal fortnite BR is finished they ruined it and it will never be fixed.

[@ZombiestarsGaming]

Once reload solos get released then it will overtake battle royale

[@JDXOGG]

I’m not sure how it hasn’t already. I can’t believe how many people still play the big mag with the wack guns. Reloads og guns make the game more skill. The bullet drop guns just adds randomness to the game.

[@sirgalaxon4538]

All your points are valid, except the bullet drop. Hitscan has always had randomness, bullet drop simply places a skill requirement on that.

[@JDXOGG]

@@sirgalaxon4538 bullet drop takes skill in real life. Where someone is walking straight. In Fortnite. Yes if someone is walking one way. Bullet drop adds skill. However. Most ppl are actively moving oddly and random. If you hit them you’re getting lucky. It is random. With hit scan. You can zap to the opponent and aim is rewarded. I’ve hit 60% accuracy multiple times with hitscan weapons. You can not do so with bullet drop. Unless the enemy is in your face.

[@mindlessinfinite]

lol this dude literally picked randomness over consistency and labeled them vice versa. Goes to show the noobs who play reload and think its better

[@dylanhunton2430]

@@mindlessinfiniteone comment we’re ttv sweats and in the next we’re noobs 😂😂😂 reload takes more skill and fortnite iq, end of story

[@mindlessinfinite]

@@dylanhunton2430 yeah called ttv sweats from other noobs, noob. Rotates on regular br map, and managing health is way way more skill

[@yeimelferrer]

Reload > Battle Royale

[@xSNACKERx]

people only like reload beacuse there are strong pump shotguns

[@Elion-c8t]

okay buddy lol

[@jermainejey]

Suuuuure…that’s the reason 🤣

[@markleister1776]

W

[@TheKernal96_]

No chance because you cant play solos and unless you play with friends the games a rigged

[@BLOODBORNE_cx]

Reload got boring after a week of its release. Its just a boring ch1 sweatfest in my experience. When i played it i was reminded how much i hate bloom on weapons. Ive lost count on how many times i have died due to random bloom on weapons back in day. Honestly, regular br is way better and more fun. I prefer bullet drop over bloom. Atleast with bullet drop if i miss my shots i know its a skill issue on my part and not that some random bloom was not on my side.

[@Per409]

NO

[@zmblion]

No it sucks

[@ksto9334]

Yes the current season is not fun. Jet packs llock on aim etc….. epic should keep reloads for good and keep a current og season in permanent rotation

[@PrimationNation]

I started playing chapter 5 season 2 the end of it. That’s all I know. I like the game