Fortnite, the battle royale gaming giant from Epic Games, became the center of an engaging controversy this week in January 2026. This happened because players discovered a glitch that distributes an absurd amount of experience points (XP) in the Respawn Rumble mode, allowing players to complete entire Battle Pass seasons in just a few hours, with practically no effort.
The phenomenon exploded in the last 48 hours, attracting a wave of players to a mode that normally records little activity. Due to this flaw, the concurrent player count jumped from about a thousand to over 12 thousand, as reported by VideoGamer. The relevance is huge for the Brazilian community, always eager to optimize their time in games, especially at the beginning of a new year in 2026, when seasons tend to be long and demanding.
The glitch’s operation, in turn, is extremely simple. Just enter the Respawn Rumble mode and leave the match right after boarding the battle bus. As a result of this minimal action, the Epic Games system automatically credits over 35,000 XP. This way, players can repeat the process indefinitely, accumulating enough points to quickly unlock all Battle Pass rewards. However, it is important to remember that this is clearly an unintentional flaw, which means developers are likely to fix it at any moment.
What to Expect from Epic Games?
Now, the big question hanging over the community is the official response. Epic Games, known for its agility in adjusting the game, is probably already working on a patch to fix this involuntary XP distribution. The hope among players, however, is that the company does not remove the points already earned by those who used the method. Furthermore, this incident sheds light on Fortnite’s constant popularity, which led the most-played lists in 2025 and remains a cultural phenomenon in Brazil and worldwide.
To complete the scenario, it’s worth looking at the competition. While Fortnite dominates, other titles like Arc Raiders are starting to show strength, with personalities like streamer Shroud suggesting it could challenge Epic’s throne. Thus, even with setbacks like this glitch, the live service gaming ecosystem remains more dynamic than ever in 2026, promising many new developments and adjustments for Brazilian fans to keep an eye on.
