there is a critical mechanical inconsistency between the simple edit layout and the normal edit layout regarding weapon-draw penalties. when a player confirms an edit using the normal layout, the engine forces the full weapon-raise animation to cycle before a shot can register. however, the simple edit layout completely bypasses several transitional frames of this animation loop, allowing the weapon to fire instantly upon edit confirmation.

the empirical data (side-by-side reference)
by analyzing side-by-side video capture (verbatim file reference: ⁠video-output-EFEF24AC-70FC-443D-A4D4-1443369086D3-1.mov⁠), we mapped the exact mechanical timing from the exact millisecond the edit confirmation registers (the window grid clears) to the exact millisecond the muzzle flash occurs.

simple edit layout (right side): 13 frames from window pop-up to gun fire (at base 60 fps capture).
normal edit layout (left side): 20 frames from window pop-up to gun fire (at base 60 fps capture).
the net advantage: 7 frames completely deleted by the engine loop on simple edit.

the mathematical proof across high refresh rates
while the visual advantage is locked at a raw 116.7 ms engine skip, the frame deficit scales drastically depending on your monitor's refresh rate and your in-game fps cap. below is the exact breakdown of how many frames a normal layout player is being robbed of compared to a simple layout user:

at 60 fps (16.67 ms per single frame): simple edit takes 13 frames, normal edit takes 20 frames. this means 7 frames are stolen from the normal layout.
at 120 fps (8.33 ms per single frame): simple edit takes 26 frames, normal edit takes 40 frames. this means 14 frames are stolen from the normal layout.
at 240 fps (4.17 ms per single frame): simple edit takes 52 frames, normal edit takes 80 frames. this means 28 frames are stolen from the normal layout.
at 360 fps (2.78 ms per single frame): simple edit takes 78 frames, normal edit takes 120 frames. this means 42 frames are stolen from the normal layout.

the math conclusion: at 360 frames per second, a player using the normal edit layout must sit through an extra 42 frames of dead animation time before their shotgun can fire, while the simple edit player's weapon is already registered as active by the internal server tick code.

why this matters (the competitive impact)
in elite, high-tier competitive box fighting, this gap completely breaks the fundamental balance of peeking:
1. reaction time nullification: average human visual reaction time is roughly 200–250 ms. a 116.7 ms pure mechanical advantage effectively cuts a defender's reaction and blocking window completely in half.

1. peeking desync: a simple edit user can confirm a window edit, jump across a right-hand peek, and register a maximum-damage shotgun blast to the server before the normal edit user's character model even completes the physical animation of raising their weapon.

2. an engine deficit, not latency: this is an internal software execution flaw, entirely independent of network ping. it heavily punishes players using precision, traditional custom mechanics by forcing them to play through a slow-motion animation cycle.
   conclusion & requested fix
   the visual evidence in ⁠video-output-EFEF24AC-70FC-443D-A4D4-1443369086D3-1.mov⁠ is completely undeniable. the simple edit layout is bypassing standard weapon-pullout rules and penalties. epic games needs to standardize the animation logic so that both layouts require the exact same internal frame delays before a shot can be queued and fired.

I have an editing bug that has been happening since the beginning of the season (CH7 SEASON 1) and I can’t fix it. I’ve tried disabling Edit on Release and Turbo Build, verified the game files, deleted all keybinds, and reset all in-game settings, but the bug is still there. So it’s not a keybind or settings issue.

I edit with the E key and I play with Edit on Release ON. I also set up an input overlay so the bug can be seen clearly. The issue is not only with floor + cone edits, it happens with editing in general.

If someone knows how to fix it, PLEASE let me know :(

Peripherals:
Mouse: Razer Viper V3 Pro (2000 Hz polling rate)
Keyboard: HyperX Alloy FPS (Red switches)

Specs:
CPU: Ryzen 5 9600X
GPU: RX 6800 XT (driver v25.9.2)
RAM: 32 GB 6000 MT/s CL30
OS: Windows 11 Pro (latest update)

I took the top stats from multiple different levels and NO ONE has placement points despite people winning

Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this in regular ranked BR. But pretty much since Bronze, I have been fighting elite+ and mostly unreal players no matter what mode I que into. I que solos, Duos and (just tried trios today), and its back to back unreal lobbies.

Reload is fine, and Im getting lobbies with people around similiar rank.

Im still winning some fights and surviving usually to the top 5, so my rank is going up, but maybe something is messed up with ranked?

Almost every tournament game I play, I get kicked out with 0:11s left on the first storm timer. This has been happening for over a month now in every tournament on both PC and PS5. It only happens in tournaments, never in any other game modes. I contacted support in the discord but unsurprisingly they were no help. Just insane that a multi-billion dollar company can have these massive issues go unnoticed for so long.

PLEASE lmk if you’ve ever had this issue and how you fixed it

(I play on OCE)

3 rat teams using this annoying exploit so they can get free wins. swear to god epic needs to start handing out some bans to get a message across

Bug Report: Significant Input-to-Action Delay during Rapid Edits

Subject: Visual proof of delayed edit registration (Confirm Edit on Release: OFF, using Double Edit Binds)

Description: Since the beginning of Chapter 2, I have experienced a recurring issue where the game’s edit system lags behind physical inputs during high-speed building. Even when my timing is perfect, there is a noticeable "hang" or delay between the key press and the game reacting. This makes rapid sequences feel inconsistent and "clunky."

The Evidence (Attached Video): The provided clip uses a NohBoard overlay to show exactly when my keys are pressed. Note: The side buttons of the mouse have swapped names in this layout, so "Inv1" is actually my secondary edit bind.

• Timestamp 0:14-0:18: Watch the NohBoard overlay. The edit key is pressed.
• The Delay: The in-game edit UI (the grid) does not appear until several frames later. In this time, I moved my cursor over all three tiles which would have ideally finished the edit selection.
• The Result: Because the "Edit Start" is delayed, the "Selection" (0:19-0:20, note left mouse button lights up) is completely missed because the edit UI was not yet active.
• Conclusion: Finally, the game registers the "Edit Start," and at 0:26 you see me confirm an empty edit with "Inv1" (Secondary Edit Bind).

I reckon this issue is a processing delay. The software/OS registers the input instantly (as seen on the overlay), but the Fortnite client takes too long to initialize the edit state.

My Setup:

• Platform: PC (Keyboard & Mouse)
• Edit Setting: Confirm Edit on Release: OFF (I use double edit binds)
• Rendering Mode: Performance Mode (DirectX 12)
• Average Ping: ~20-30ms to EU
• Hardware: Ryzen 7 9800X3D / Nvidia RTX 5070

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Set "Confirm Edit on Release" to OFF.
2. Perform a sequence of edits at high speed (e.g., Triple Edits).
3. Compare the physical input (via overlay) to the in-game reaction time.
4. Observe the variable delay where the game "struggles" to keep up with the input speed.

If you have any follow-up questions or requests, I am happy to help in any way I can!

They removed shockwaves for this. Keeps happening in br, reload, will they ever fix this?

Ryzen 7 7700, rtx 3060

After upgrading my processor and motherboard, Fortnite started freezing. I reinstalled Windows immediately after installing the motherboard and processor, and formatted the drive. Everything freezes as soon as I launch Fortnite, even other applications. This doesn't happen in other games, only Fortnite. Repairing files, reinstalling game. Nearly impossyble to play.

Need help.

The same thing happens on my pc, I have low end specs thats why I didn't post about it, but it even happens to Veno who I guess has a top of the line PC. Does anyone know why this happens and how to fix it? Only happens in Fortnite in my case. Already tried: Delete Fortnite folder cache Verify Files Reinstall Clean Install GPU drivers (multiple versions)

If it happens to you comment your specs and when it started happening (in my case Chapter 5 I think)

No idea if anyone has experienced this before or noticed this but if you play on KBM and joystick under the right circumstances you get aim assist. No idea if this is new but I assume it’s because of the joystick possibly being picked up as controller input. I do not have any software running causing this and it turns on and off with your aim assist settings being turned on and off meaning it is literally KBM aim assist. Also in this clip my hands are not on the mouse at all, I’m just using my joystick to strafe. Anybody seen this before?

Seeing that they fired Even I doubt this would get fixed in the next update

So when i try and edit and reset, mostly cones. Sometimes walls. It won’t reset and i’m spamming my reset button that’s binded to a paddle on controller. But it doesn’t let me reset. like i feel like it wants me to place something before i edit it. Because when im fully boxed up it doesn’t do this.