Across its 33 seasons, Fortnite has introduced incredible gameplay innovations, unforgettable collaborations, and game-breaking weapons. But for every fan-favorite moment, there’s been a highly controversial feature — the kind that made players rage-quit, roast Epic on social media, or question if the devs were trolling us all. From mechs to mythical mayhem, we’re ranking the most hated feature from every Fortnite season, based on an epic rundown by Top Five Gaming.
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From Mechs to Mini-Guns: Early Game Nightmares
Fortnite’s earliest seasons were filled with overpowered weapons and chaotic mechanics. Perhaps no feature is more infamous than the BRUTE mechs from Chapter 1, Season X.
“Everyone was boycotting the BRUTEs… the community started a trend on Twitter called #removethemech and Epic responded saying no.”—Top Five Gaming
That didn’t sit well with players. Epic eventually nerfed the mechs, but the damage was done — they remain a meme-worthy example of what not to add to Fortnite.
Other season-ruining mechanics included Brutus’s Minigun, the double pump meta that broke the game in Season 2, and guided missiles that let players camp in boxes and wipe squads from afar.
Even early pump shotguns had their issues, acting like sniper rifles thanks to absurd range and damage multipliers.
Chapter 2 Chaos: Sharks, Symbiotes, and the Primal Disaster
By Chapter 2, Fortnite was a polished juggernaut — but Epic was still experimenting, and not always successfully. One of the most hated seasons was Primal (Chapter 2, Season 6), where crafting replaced traditional looting.
“Instead of turning crafting into a way to upgrade your weapons… they just made it really difficult to find good weapons in the wild.”—Top Five Gaming
Players were forced to hunt for car parts just to build a decent shotgun. Add in wild animal attacks and unpredictable loot pools, and frustration levels soared.
Another hot topic? UFOs. These sci-fi ships spammed energy blasts, ignored cover, and ruined match pacing. And who could forget the Venom and Carnage symbiotes, which let you yank players from distance — a power that felt more Mortal Kombat than Fortnite.
Modern Mayhem: TikTok Collabs and Overpowered Vehicles
As Fortnite evolved, so did the complaints. Chapter 3’s Fracture Event promised a climactic end… but delivered hours of boring chores instead of action-packed reveals.
“Basically nothing happened… players had to spend over 40 minutes doing the same chores over and over again.”—Top Five Gaming
Then came Chapter 4’s shockwave hammer — a fun idea that broke the game thanks to no switching delay. Players stacked five hammers and bounced across the map with zero counterplay.
Even Fortnite’s best seasons had hated features. In the beloved Mega season, the kinetic blade turned fights into anime-style ambushes and flybys. Meanwhile, Wrecked focused on boss cars so powerful, people actually welcomed the return of boogie bombs just to fight them.
As for collaborations, Fortnite fans love a good crossover — but not when it feels forced. The recent inclusion of TikTok star Khaby Lame rubbed players the wrong way.
“They realized Epic just added Khaby as a way to promote the game to his TikTok followers.”—Top Five Gaming
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the most hated Fortnite season?
Chapter 2, Season 6 — known as Primal — is widely regarded as the most disliked due to its confusing crafting system and poorly received weapons.
Why were the BRUTE mechs so controversial?
The mechs were overpowered, could stomp builds, and had explosive attacks. Players felt they removed all skill from the game.
Why did people hate the Fracture event?
The event lacked meaningful content or story development. It was mostly repetitive mini-games and failed to deliver on months of hype.
What was wrong with the shockwave hammer?
Players could stack multiple hammers and chain their effects with no switching delay, breaking game balance.
Was Khaby Lame’s Fortnite Skin unpopular?Yes, many players felt the collaboration was purely promotional and didn’t align with Fortnite’s usual gaming or pop culture themes.
Fortnite’s journey has been full of ups and downs — groundbreaking ideas mixed with game-breaking items. But for every Wookie Cuddle Team Leader or spammy UFO, Epic Games has also delivered thrilling seasons, nostalgic moments, and gameplay evolution. These hated features may have sparked outrage, but they’re also a reminder of how dynamic and experimental Fortnite continues to be. Whether you’re reminiscing about the overpowered Uni Beam or still reeling from the MK7 laser, one thing is certain: Fortnite will always find new ways to surprise — and divide — its players.
