Fortnite is about to add a long-requested feature that players have been asking for over the years. According to recent leaks, Epic Games is working on Fortnite Glider-Releasing, which will let you cut your glider early and hit the ground faster than ever before. This new mechanic could actually change how matches begin, letting you get ahead if you use it well. However, there’s a chance it could backfire.
How Fortnite Glider-Releasing Works
Right now in Fortnite, you are forced to stay in your glider until you automatically land, which often feels painfully slow. With the new glider-releasing feature, you will be able to:
- Cut your glider at any point during your descent.
- Free-fall faster to reach the ground quicker.
- Get to the weapons and resources before other players faster.
- Start fighting earlier than opponents who take the full gliding path
New Strategy for Landing
The Fortnite glider-releasing feature isn’t without risks. If you release too early or from too high up, you will still get significant fall damage or even potentially get knocked out before the match really begins, which is annoying. Finding the perfect release height will become a crucial skill for players.
Smart Fortnite players have already identified a potential strategy that could maximize the benefits of glider-releasing. Since water negates fall damage, you can aim directly for a body of water. This water landing technique gives you a massive time advantage in the early game and could completely change your drop strategies on the island.
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When Will the Glider-Releasing Feature Come to Fortnite?
While Epic Games hasn’t officially confirmed this feature yet, trusted leaker Wenso shared that it’s coming soon. The feature appears under development tags like “DangerLoop,” “Skydiving,” and “Stomp FX” (for landing effects).
If this actually happens, after years of community requests, Fortnite players will finally have more control over their landings, making the start of every match more exciting and skill-based than ever before. But remember that you need to know exactly when to cut your glider so that you won’t get eliminated early.
