Fortnite's supercharged XP event is an imperfect solution to Chapter 2's levelling grind Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fortnite's supercharged XP event is an imperfect solution to Chapter 2's levelling grind You shall not Battle Pass. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 21 Oct 2019 20 comments Fortnite Chapter 2 has come under fire from fans unhappy with its redesigned XP and levelling system - which, they say, will require far longer to unlock all 100 levels of its Battle Pass. There's been a lot of coverage of this since the season started - and plenty of number-crunching from fans pointing to the extended amount of playtime required at current rates. But that's the thing - we only know current rates, and not what Epic Games might introduce next. Which brings us to this weekend, and Fortnite's sudden announcement of a two-day "Supercharged XP" event. This unlocked a ~4x XP multiplayer which remained active until you boosted through around four Battle Pass levels. Power-leveling weekend is here Drop in Saturday and Sunday to unlock Supercharged XP... while it lasts Use the bonus at your leisure and level up faster as you go. Plus, you can grab the new Snuggs Outfit in the Item Shop now! pic.twitter.com/JzWbGLdgr0- Fortnite (@FortniteGame) October 19, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Those who could play both Saturday and Sunday this weekend (sigh... thanks, EGX) could unlock two of these Supercharges, one on each day, and rocket through around eight levels total. All of which meant this weekend was a great time to play Fortnite - though now we're back to normality, it suddenly feels like it's not. I can see the attraction of a sudden XP event to get people flocking to Fortnite on a weekend - especially if they've not seen much progress on their Battle Pass so far. But this method only serves to decentivise play the rest of the time, and cater to those able play when the event is active. Chapter 2's slogan is "more fun, less grind" - and while the former feels true, the latter is demonstrably not. Right now, fans are not sure whether they will be able to hit level 100 with the same amount of playtime they could in previous seasons - let alone it being less. More Fun, Less Grind. Check out the brand new #FortniteChapter2 - Season 1 Battle Pass! pic.twitter.com/k7GP7f2yz8- Fortnite (@FortniteGame) October 15, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The above trailer includes footage of a player hitting level 127 in this season (you can now level above 100, although it's unclear if there is any reward for doing so). In this season's optional achievements list there is a further reward for hitting level 250. The achievement's name is "Rise & Grind". Both of these things seem like fantasy to players unsure if they'll hit 100 in time. When will the next Supercharged XP event take place? Will the base XP rate be improved? These are things we have asked Epic Games today. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store