Summary
- Epic Games' Fortnite quest UI redesign has received significant negative feedback from players.
- The new system organizes quests into collapsible blocks and submenus, causing navigation difficulties.
- While the addition of new pickaxe options is appreciated, the UI changes are widely considered time-consuming and frustrating.
Epic Games' recent update to Fortnite introduced substantial UI changes, sparking considerable backlash within the community. Following the conclusion of the Winterfest event—featuring collaborations with celebrities like Shaq, Snoop Dogg, and Mariah Carey—and the launch of Chapter 6 Season 1 (praised for its new map, movement system, and game modes like Ballistic, Fortnite OG, and LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life), a January 14th update significantly altered the quest UI.
Fortnite’s New Quest UI: A Source of Frustration
This update replaced the previous quest list with large, collapsible blocks, a change met with mixed reactions. While some appreciate the cleaner aesthetic, many find the increased number of submenus cumbersome and time-consuming, especially during matches. The need to navigate multiple menus to locate specific quests is seen as a significant drawback, impacting gameplay, particularly during time-sensitive challenges like the recent Godzilla quests. Previously, accessing quests for different game modes required switching to those modes in the lobby—a process many players found inconvenient. The new system addresses this, but the in-game implementation is proving problematic.
A Positive Note: New Pickaxe Options
Despite the negative reception to the quest UI, Epic Games' decision to make Fortnite Festival instruments available as pickaxes and back blings has been well-received, offering players expanded cosmetic customization options. Overall, while the quest UI overhaul remains a point of contention, many players remain positive about Fortnite's current state and eagerly anticipate future updates.
