{"id":25457,"date":"2021-12-05T14:22:47","date_gmt":"2021-12-05T14:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/how-to-slide-in-fortnite"},"modified":"2024-07-19T16:35:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T16:35:06","slug":"how-to-slide-in-fortnite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/fortnite\/how-to-slide-in-fortnite","title":{"rendered":"How to slide in Fortnite?"},"content":{"rendered":"

After multiple dataminers<\/a> uncovered information on a new gameplay mechanic, Epic Games confirmed in the Overview Trailer for Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1<\/a> that players will be able to slide. In the Overview Trailer, sliding will give players an extra edge over their enemies by evading them or catching them off guard with a sneak attack.<\/p>\n

Sliding has been one of the top requested features that have been seen in various gaming releases like Apex Legends<\/a> and Call of Duty<\/a>: Warzone. We take a look at everything you need to know about sliding as well as how players can use sliding in Fortnite.<\/p>\n

What is sliding in Fortnite?<\/h2>\n

Before its reveal in the Overview Trailer, Fortnite source, HYPEX first reported<\/a> on the sliding mechanic back in September. The new mechanic will change the player’s field of vision (FOV) when used, which will result in the camera being slightly disrupted.<\/p>\n

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Sliding is one of the new gameplay features arriving in Fortnite. (Picture: Epic Games)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Epic Games confirmed in a blog post<\/a> that players would be able to use their weapons as the build function whilst sliding. The type of surface players slide over will impact your sliding speed, and there is a two-second cooldown between every slide.<\/p>\n