Let's see how to sprint in Fortnite, one of the new mechanics introduced in the popular epic games battle royale available in PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. And with the arrival of Chapter 3 of Season 2, not only is the option of remove constructions, but new ones have been introduced mechanical gameplay through sprint and the Parkour, new movements that expand the possibilities of players and that open their gameplay to new tactics. Do not miss how to sprint and climb easily in Fortnite on PC and consoles.
Fortnite: how to sprint and do parkour
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How to sprint in Fortnite
With the elimination of buildings in the new game mode focused solely on action and gunfights, Epic Games has introduced faster movements for the characters, thus increasing its speed of movement in a remarkable way. So much so, that the option to run faster through the game's enormous maps is essential to have any chance of winning.
To a greater speed of movement is now added the possibility of sprinting, or what is the same, of accelerate and run faster for a few moments, all of this to gain some advantage over the rival and add another tactical layer to its gameplay. To sprint in Fortnite we just have to hold pressed the left stick in the console controls (PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch) or hold down the right shift key on PC keyboard.
Of course, when our character sprints will lose stamina, which will cause a certain disadvantage compared to rivals. Thus, the white sprint meter will appear above the shield and health bar; when exhausted we will not be able to continue sprinting until it refills after several seconds.
How to do parkour in Fortnite
Again, with the mode focused on action, the possibility of climb and do parkour, thus increasing the mobility of our character along with the sprint. And just like sprinting, to climb and chain several sections of parkour we just have to sprint just before the obstacle to overcome and press the jump button. If we do it right, our character will climb automatically as long as we maintain the sprint action.
Thanks to these two new game mechanics, new possibilities for Fortnite at the tactical level in full combat and that are positioned as perfectly valid alternatives to the classic Epic Games battle royale construction. So much so, that many users have returned to the game on a regular basis to experience the absence of construction and the total commitment to action with sprint and parkour.
Now you know how to sprint in Fortnite both on PC and consoles with controller (PS4, PS5, Xbox and nintendo switch). Now it's just up to you to perfect its use in battle royale games and gain tactical advantage over rivals, either to achieve a better position on the battlefield more quickly or to evade and seek refuge in cases of disadvantage.
