Fortnite is making some huge changes to its multiplayer play.
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Fortnite will add skill-based matchmaking in season 11...
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...alongside bots in competitive matches for players at lower skill tiers.
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The move comes as a likely acknowledgement that many competitors may want to pursue esports careers in the game...
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...but could be dissuaded by running into super skilled players early into their online experience.
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It's also an attempt at balancing out the Fortnite play experience, which recently flopped with B.R.U.T.E. mechs.
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Epic Games focusing on improving casual players' experiences is likely the right decision, but it remains to be seen how effective the bots will be.
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