Summary

  • Epic Games plans to introduce a new "Shove" mechanic in Fortnite Creative, allowing players to push others.
  • While the Shove mechanic is initially for Fortnite Creative, its potential impact on Battle Royale gameplay remains uncertain.

Fortnite has unexpectedly updated the UEFN roadmap with a brand-new shoving mechanic, which could make its way not only to Creative but to Battle Royale as well. Movement has changed a fair bit in Fortnite over the years, and most fans would agree that it's been one of the most important quality-of-life upgrades made to the game. Even though Fortnite has been around for nearly eight years, it still receives constant updates to ensure that the game continues to grow and improve while preventing it from becoming stale for veteran players.

The addition of stamina and the ability to sprint were probably the most considerable movement changes made to Fortnite, but others were also quite revolutionary. Hurdling and vaulting were added to ensure that gamers who prefer to play Zero Build are able to reach tall structures without having to build up to them, but they were important regardless of whether fans play Build mode or not.

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On top of coming up with ideas on how to improve solo player movement in Fortnite, Epic Games is now also trying to upgrade player moves that could impact others. According to an update made to the UENF roadmap on May 22, 2025, Epic will soon be adding a "Shove" mechanic to Fortnite Creative in the second quarter of 2025. The description of the "Shove" ability reveals that gamers will be able to push others with a light force.

Shove Mechanic Coming to Fortnite

  • Shove ability description: "A new weapon/ability that enables Players to shove other Players away from them with a light force."

Epic Games has brought mechanics that affect enemy players before; the Shove ability could be used offensively just like the Slide Kick move in Fortnite, which allows the player to kick and inflict damage upon an enemy if they bump into them while sliding. It is possible that gamers could shove an enemy against a wall and hurt them or shove them off a cliff or high enough structure to inflict fall damage upon them.

For now, it is only certain that this mechanic will be available in Fortnite Creative - any custom creators will be able to add it to their Islands - but it is unclear if it will eventually make its way into Battle Royale. The Shove ability could lead to some interesting plays, especially in competitive game modes and tournaments. Instead of simply having to watch out for enemies trying to Slide Kick them, players would also have to be cautious of those close enough to shove them, especially when build-fighting on top of a dangerously tall structure.

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T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
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Via Epic Account
Number of Players
1-4 players (online)
PC Release Date
September 26, 2017
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November 10, 2020
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November 12, 2020
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June 12, 2018
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June 5, 2025
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Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure
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Mighty
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1-4 players (certain modes)
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