Fortnite will receive new movement controls with next update

Fortnite players will get a new update on Tuesday, October 18. Epic Games announced the update a while ago and it will add a lot of new things to the popular video game.

While almost everyone is focused on the Halloween event that will come next Tuesday, there are a couple of new features that deserve attention as well. The update will add new controls that will make character movement much easier.

This article will explain everything you need to know regarding the next Fortnite update and the new controls that will come with it. This will be the second major update of Chapter 3 Season 4, which is why we expect servers to be down for at least an hour.

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Fortnite update will give players more control over their characters

New diagonal controls will make character movement much easier (Image via Epic Games)

Using a keyboard and mouse gives Fortnite Battle Royale players a huge advantage in classic modes with building mechanics. Zero Build modes, on the other hand, are usually dominated by controller players who get additional aiming help from the aim assist.

While PC players generally have a bigger advantage over console users, there is one aspect that controllers are better at than a keyboard and mouse. Controllers allow one to move diagonally at any angle they want, which is very useful.

By default, players can move their characters by moving the left analog stick at any desired angle. The right analog stick is used for looking around and aiming. Thanks to analog sticks, controller users can move in any direction they want.

According to HYPEX, the most popular Fortnite Battle Royale leaker, PC players will also be able to control their diagonal movement with the next update. At the moment, this is simply not possible.

By default, PC players can use the W key to move forward and the A key to move to the left. Using these two keys together, they will move their characters diagonally at an angle of 45 degrees.

Essentially, PC users are able to move their characters to eight different sides. Controller players, on the other hand, have 360 different options, which gives them an advantage when it comes to movement.

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New update will bring a lot of great things

New diagonal movements will drastically benefit PC players who use a keyboard (Image via Epic Games)

The new movement controls will be just a small part of the upcoming Fortnite update. The v22.20 update will bring the Fortnitemares 2022 event, which will be one of the biggest occasions of the year.

As per the leaks, a couple of new skins will be added to the game as well as a new boss. The new boss will spawn zombified animals and bring a new Mythic weapon.

Lastly, it appears that the Pumpkin Launcher will return to the video game as well. Considering that this is a fan-favorite weapon, many players will be excited to use it once again.