I stand here as a long-time player of Fortnite, a game that has captivated millions worldwide. I used to thrill at the challenge of surviving in the storm throughout the game. The recent change to Fortnite, where Epic Games introduced "storm sickness," has drastically altered that experience.

Storm sickness, for the unfamiliar, reduces a player's health when they spend too long in the storm, adding another level of difficulty to the game. But this added layer has removed a crucial aspect of the game for many of us. The potential for outlasting the storm added an element of adventure, strategy, and unpredictability to Fortnite, particularly in public games that gripped beginners and experienced players alike.

According to SuperData, Fortnite amassed nearly 350 million players worldwide in 2020. By removing storm sickness, Epic Games would enhance the user experience for a significant number of their loyal gaming community, me included, who miss the unique challenge and strategy that surviving the storm used to offer.

As a devoted player of the Fortnite community, I implore Epic Games to consider the widespread request to remove storm sickness from public games in Fortnite. Please join me in this campaign. Add your voice to this call - sign the petition now.