You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereSince the beginning, Epic Games has always prioritized the balance between enjoyment and fair play in Fortnite competitive lobbies. As the new FNCS 2025 season nears its Major 1, Epic has taken additional steps to ensure that the playing field stays equitable for all pros.The loot pool in Fortnites competitive scene has been adjusted multiple times over the seasons, typically to avoid particular mechanics from skewing matches in favor of one tactic over another. This season, Epic Games has taken a comprehensive approach, focusing on objects that could potentially disturb the balance of power in high-stakes situations. As a result of the latest hotfix, which has also nerfed and buffed several weapons, Epic has also removed a crucial ability item from the Chapter 6 Season 1 loot pool from competitive lobbies.Fortnite removes Water Boon ability item from competitive lobbiesThe removal of the Water Boon from Fortnite competitive lobbies is one of the most notable recent modifications. This ability item, which is used to grant players bonuses like health regeneration or increased movement speed in the water, has sparked disagreement in the community.Water Boon removed in Fortnite Competitive. Image credit FNCompReport.By eliminating the Water Boon, Epic hopes to establish an environment where strategies, building, and raw aim are the keys to winning, rather than players camping in water just to have a certain ability boost to overpower their enemies.Upon its removal, player base has been left divided with some favoring the change to avoid sweaty pros while others believed it was an unnecessary change. One such user wrote, Why are they removing something a week before FNCS again? First, it was the cactus now this. To the same argument, another player replied, I think it shouldve been taken out of comp almost instantly tbh, its literally just cactus all over again it was gonna be taken out at some point.On the other hand, pros are also relieved that none of the Godzilla collab items or supply drops are present in the games Ranked and Competitive lobbies, or else the 100% spawn rate across Battle Royale matches would be quite unfair in FNCS. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share