Augments in Fortnite: Will They Ever Return?

Fortnite players are losing hope that Augments will make a comeback despite Epic Games teasing their return in Chapter 5 Season 1 and ultimately scrapping them.

The popular feature in Fortnite, which had been introduced in the first season of Chapter 4, remained in Battle Royale until the end, before the Season OG update vaulted them all. Augments caused a stir in the meta by providing players with various enhancements throughout their matches.

Augments have played a significant role in making Chapter 4 one of the most beloved chapters in Fortnite’s history. However, there is a growing belief that they may never return, as evidenced by a player’s question on Reddit about whether anyone remembers them.

… do yall remember these things? by u/arnavjadhav23 in FortNiteBR

Despite some criticism of the “RNG”aspect and others expressing dislike for them, the majority of the playerbase agreed that they would gladly have them reintroduced.

“I long for their presence in every match… The mobility in this chapter is severely lacking, and augments would have helped to bridge that gap,”one player expressed, while another added, “Their absence has disrupted the game’s balance and made it less enjoyable.”

After the RNG issues were brought up, a player responded by saying, “The unpredictability of the game added to its enjoyment. Although some players may have received better augments than others, it didn’t bother me.”

Reality Augments and perks in Fortnite — Epic Games

Augments let you choose between various enhancements during your Battle Royale matches.

Despite numerous players expressing their disappointment, the majority shared the sentiment of one individual: “This was by far the best feature in Fortnite. It’s a shame that it’s been removed and will never return.”This belief is shared by most players, with many placing the blame on Epic: “They have no intention of bringing it back… It was so enjoyable!”

Some speculated about the reasons behind this decision: “Epic’s goal is to give each Chapter its own distinct identity and autonomy, which is why Augments are not included in Chapter 5.”

During Chapter 5, Season 1, reliable Fortnite leakers discovered that Augment files had been restored to the game’s files. As evidence, Epic included them in a Milestone quest for that season, with a message announcing their upcoming release. Players could also find them in the Augments section of the in-game Quests tab.

However, Augments have yet to make an appearance, and there have been no indications from Epic that they will be returning to Fortnite in the near future.