Fortnite Chapter 5 changed the Locker UI and fans were far from happy, but developers promise that fixes are in the works.
The Locker-related changes added to Fortnite Chapter 5 did a number on the user interface. For one, the updated system removed special backgrounds for special rarity skins. Players also expressed disappointment in the overhaul of loadouts.
This upset spread across social media and found its way to many Reddit threads, where fans argued that Fortnite’s new Locker ruined the thrill of changing outfits and switching characters.
Evidently, Epic Games paid close attention to these complaints and others based on a new statement.
Epic says fixes are coming for Fortnite’s despised Locker UI
Fortnite news source and leaker HYPEX has shared a statement from the developers that addresses ongoing Locker complaints.
Speaking to the feedback, the statement promises that developers are “working on it.” Fortnite players can expect improvements to go live over the course of “the next few updates,” the message continues.
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At the time of writing, there’s no concrete timeline for when the updates in question will begin rolling out.
UPDATE ON THE LOCKER UI ‼️Statement from Fortnite: "We've heard the feedback on Locker UI and can confirm that we're working on it! you can expect to see more improvements and design evolution rolled out over the next few updates." pic.twitter.com/Eu0d1jqATZ
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) December 19, 2023
As mentioned above, the all-new Locker UI launched alongside Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 in early December. In addition to these changes, the update also unleashed five hostile bosses, Match Quests in replace of Daily Quests, and a new map.
Arguably the biggest update came in the form of three brand-new game modes – LEGO, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival.
The reworked Locker system has, thus far, served as the most disappointing aspect of the Chapter 5 content for many.