Fortnite players have been encountering an issue within the game where the Item Shop countdown is missing. It looks like Epic Games has eliminated the countdown timer that previously signaled the next rotation, however, this just may be a glitch. Check out how Epic Games has responded.
Missing Item Shop Countdown in Fortnite Sparks Epic Games Investigation
Responding to the community’s concerns, Epic Games addressed the situation on their FortniteStatus Twitter account, suggesting that this alteration might be unintentional. Check out their post below, shared by a Fortnite enthusiast and leaker, ShiinaBR.
The change in the Item Shop countdown was communicated to players through an in-game pop-up. There was a revision in the wording in the existing ‘How and When the Shop Refreshes’ tab. The modified text now indicates that the shop “usually” resets at 7 PM ET, hinting at a potential shift in rotation times down the line.
The elimination of the Item Shop timer contributes to a series of changes introduced during Chapter 5, eliciting less-than-favorable responses from the player base. However, the gaming giant has assured players that they are actively investigating the issue of the missing Item Shop countdown, so players are eagerly awaiting a resolution, hoping to soon witness the return of the familiar countdown timer.
That’s all for the missing Item Shop countdown in Fortnite, and Epic’s response. We hope that the glitch is fixed soon, so that players can view how much time remains for the Item Shop refresh.
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