Epic games trolls fans with fortnite april fool's update

Epic Games kicked off April Fool's Day by releasing an outlandish Fortnite update, much to the delight and confusion of fans.

April fool's update brings chaotic new features

The bizarre patch, available only for a 24-hour period, introduces a range of whimsical and impractical gameplay modifications.

Players can now make their characters gigantic, wield pistols with their fingers, ride other players (with the option to pile on indefinitely), and even mount flames scattered across the map.

Additionally, the update touts reduced body damage, mythical damage now matching legendary item damage, and uniform weapon reload speeds across varying rarity levels.

Mobility-enhanced Fortnite experiences are also included for mobile devices.

Amidst april fool's mischief, epic faces serious challenges

However, the lighthearted joke update comes amidst a tumultuous period for Epic Games. Just days prior, the company announced the layoffs of 1,000 employees due to excessive spending.

This move has led to speculation about a possible future sale, with a former Disney executive even urging his current CEO to consider acquiring Epic.

Yet, despite these challenges, Epic remains focused on evolving and extending the life of its battle royale phenomenon.

For now, fans can revel in the absurd April Fool's update before it disappears into the digital ether.