Epic Games has reportedly made a significant change to Fortnite, removing passive XP gains from its primary Battle Royale and Zero Build modes. This adjustment took place during the Summer Road Trip event, which incentivizes players with a free Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 car body for accumulating XP by completing a series of daily quests. Previously, players earned approximately 550 XP per minute simply by playing, but this is no longer the case.
While some players might see this as a nerf, it is important to note that passive XP was only introduced to these modes at the start of the current season. Before this change, players were accustomed to not receiving any passive XP in these gameplay modes. The removal of this feature potentially reflects the developers’ intent to balance the game, especially with the Summer Road Trip event occurring, which allows players to earn eight levels through quest completions without the need for passive XP.
Another factor contributing to this change could be the impending conclusion of Chapter 6 Season 4, set to end on August 7. The adjustment may make it more challenging for latecomers to the season’s battle pass to catch up. As the end of the current season coincides with the conclusion of both Fortnite OG and Lego Fortnite, it is poised to be a significant reset for the game.
To follow the ongoing changes and events, players can stay tuned for updates as the end-of-season event approaches.
