Epic Games have announced that the legacy controls of Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 will be gone come 13th of March. Great news for some we're sure, but why this decision - and why now?
To recap - Legacy controls offered aim assist to gamepad users as they were typically less accurate and slower than those playing on PC, with a keyboard and mouse.
Being able to react quickly is a core element to victory - every millisecond makes a difference not only with Fortnite, but a host of other games too.
THE IDES OF MARCH: Legacy Look Controls are on the way out
The decision to remove was needed because some players figured out a way to track players through walls, smoke and other barriers.
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The tweet also reads that players can retain their Legacy sensitivities - so there's a silver lining for those accustomed to using the setting.
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But let's see how players react to the new changes on March 13th, keep checking in for all the latest on Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2!