'It took a while, we know': Epic Games is introducing a first-person camera to Fortnite, which I'll probably just use to look at all the Peter Griffin skins (2024)

'It took a while, we know': Epic Games is introducing a first-person camera to Fortnite, which I'll probably just use to look at all the Peter Griffin skins (1)

Fortnite is getting a new camera perspective, and I'm cautiously excited to see what that means. It was revealed in a presentation slide during the State of Unreal livestream at GDC 2024. It was here that Epic Games not only outlined a public roadmap for Fortnite but also confirmed that we'll likely get to play in first-person perspective later this year.

You can get a proper look at what the first-person camera will be like around an hour and six minutes into the livestream as a couple of short videos are shown off. It does look a lot more detailed compared to what gazing down a scope currently looks like, which is definitely a relief—you may not think about it much, but Fortnite is surprisingly beautiful and littered with all sorts of helpful items, so it would be a shame for all of that to go to waste.

I'm excited to see Fortnite in a new way. The first-person camera feature will be a tool for creators utilising UEFN and is not planned for Battle Royale.

Fortnite, like any battle royale, is chaotic. With players dropping from the sky, zipping around using Attack on Titan's ODM gear, or crashing around in a storm of lightning, you never know where your next opponent is going to come from, so building forts or just stealthily running around the map looking to get a drop on someone is usually your best bet to secure a win. Third-person perspective is great at helping you here, you can see around corners and get a better look at your surroundings just in case someone does decide to drop on your head. While I can see first-person helping you indoors or in tight areas where accuracy is more important than awareness, I certainly wouldn't choose to change my perspective for an entire game.

Honestly, right now, the only use I can see this new camera having is just to look at all the incredible Fortnite skins and various locations from a new perspective, but that will probably wear thin after a couple of games.

But it's not just a first-person camera, Fortnite's roadmap shared other upcoming additions like proximity chat, text chat, item trading, and custom quests. I'm personally of the opinion that every game is made infinitely better as soon as you add proximity chat. There's just something I love about hearing the distant wails of someone running for cover or the soft melodies of Nickleback's greatest hits as another player crosses your path.

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FAQs

Is Fortnite getting a first-person camera from Epic Games? ›

'It took a while, we know': Epic Games is introducing a first-person camera to Fortnite, which I'll probably just use to look at all the Peter Griffin skins. Fortnite jacked Peter Griffin. Fortnite is getting a new camera perspective, and I'm cautiously excited to see what that means for the battle royale.

Is Fortnite 1st person or 3rd person? ›

While Fortnite is played in third-person by default, there are some instances where it is in first-person. First-Person mode is available in Save the World and Creative. First-Person mode in Creative is only available when editing an island, this mode is known as Immersive Editing.

Will Fortnite ever be the first-person? ›

Epic have revealed that a first-person camera mode is headed to their ridiculously popular battle royale game later in 2024, letting you blast Peter Griffin, Solid Snake's flat butt and other pop-culture icons up-close.

Is Fortnite a 4 man? ›

Fortnite Battle Royale is a player-versus-player game for up to 100 players, allowing one to play alone, in a duo, or in a squad (usually consisting of three or four players).

Is Fortnite also for adults? ›

Fortnite age rating

However, the Entertainment Software Rating Board rates Fortnite as suitable for teens. Common Sense Media recommends it for ages 13+. The primary reason these rating bodies cite for their age recommendation is the open chat feature, which may expose your children to risks like online predators.

Is Fortnite a 2 person? ›

The split-screen mode in Fortnite makes it possible for two people to play at the same time on the same console. Together with a friend, you can strategize and battle against your opponents on the same screen. PlayStation and Xbox consoles currently have this feature.

Is dude in Fortnite? ›

Dude was first released in Chapter 2: Season 7 and is part of the Free Guy Set.

Is Peter Griffin disabled? ›

In the season 4 episode "Petarded", Peter discovered his low intellect falls slightly below the level for intellectual disability after taking an I.Q. test, which places his I.Q. at around 70. In that same episode, Peter is declared intellectually disabled because of his low I.Q.

How much is 950 V-Bucks? ›

Fortnite Currency Conversions

When it comes to the value of V-bucks, there is a simple exchange, 1 V-buck = $0.01 USD. A battle pass costs 950 v-bucks which is equivalent to $9.50 USD.

Why is Peter Griffin skinny in Fortnite? ›

But Peter in Fortnite looks a lot different than he does in the show. The in-game canonical reason for this is that he went to Meowscles (a cat/human hybrid character within Fortnite) and convinced the feline to give him some expired slurp juice to instantly buff him up. Yes, this happened.

Is Rick in Fortnite? ›

Misanthropic scientist and self-proclaimed smartest man in the multiverse. Rick Sanchez of Reality Zero is an Epic Outfit in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that can be unlocked by purchasing all the cosmetics on page 10, and spending 9 Battle Stars on Chapter 2: Season 7 Battle Pass.

Is Fortnite going to be first person shooter? ›

As it always is, it seems like it's a good time to be a Fortnite fan. There's no word on exactly when the first-person feature is being added into Fortnite, but it is expected to arrive in 2024.

Who is the first-person to play Fortnite in the world? ›

Since Fortnite was developed by Epic Games, it's likely that the first person to ever play the game was one of its developers or testers. These are the folks who check the game for bugs and make sure everything is smooth sailing before launching it to the public.

What was the first epic skin in Fortnite? ›

The title of the very first Fortnite skin goes to the 'Renegade Raider. ' This skin holds a special place in the history of the game as it was part of the Season Shop in Season 1, marking its debut as the inaugural outfit available for players to grab. 'Renegade Raider' wasn't just any skin you could buy outright.

Does Fortnite have a camera? ›

In Fortnite, camera devices have an In Priority and an Out Priority. The camera transition is determined by the highest priority, comparing the Out Priority of the current camera with the In Priority of the destination camera.

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