10 Video Games That Alienated Their OWN Fanbase
5. Fortnite
Although Fortnite wasn't the first Battle Royale game to hit our consoles, it remains by far the most popular. Say what you like about the gameplay and annoying dances, it has become a cultural phenomenon, boasting a fan base of a staggering 250 million players.
In season 10, Epic introduced B.R.U.T.E.s, which were effectively walking mechs of death. For a game built around building mechanics, this took away a vital sense of balance.
These massively overpowered units of destruction had a rocket attack which could destroy players and buildings alike in one shot.
Epic Games explained that their inclusion was designed to "bring players of all skill levels together...where anyone can win". As admirable as this sounds, longtime fans saw their inclusion as a complete imbalance to the game. Fans immediately took to Twitter in their droves to voice their displeasure.
As a result, Epic Games finally backed down, removing the B.R.U.T.E.S from all competitive and casual matches.
Although Fortnite hardly suffered as a result, it does prove that in certain cases, enough of a fan backlash can make even the most seemingly untouchable developers back down.