We, the undersigned, call on Epic Games to establish a game server based in South Africa to significantly reduce high ping and improve the gaming experience for Fortnite players in Africa and surrounding region

Dear Epic Games,

 

We, the undersigned gamers from Africa and surrounding regions, are facing significant challenges due to high ping and latency issues while playing Fortnite. The lack of a server based in Africa severely affects our gaming experience, making it difficult to compete fairly and enjoy the game to its fullest potential.

The Problem:

High Ping and Latency:Players in Africa often experience pings exceeding 300ms,

leading to lag, delays, and an overall subpar gaming experience.

 

Competitive Disadvantage: High ping puts African players at a competitive disadvantage in fast-paced, real-time games, where split-second decisions are crucial.

Exclusion from Events: Many in-game events and competitions are less accessible to African players due to latency issues, leading to a feeling of exclusion from the global gaming community.

 

The Solution:

We request that Epic Games establish a dedicated game server in South Africa to serve the growing number of gamers in Africa and surrounding regions. A local server will:

Reduce Ping and Latency: Significantly lower ping and latency for African players, providing a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience.

Enhance Competitiveness: Allow African gamers to compete on a level playing field with players from other regions.

Boost Player Engagement: Increase player engagement and satisfaction, leading to a larger and more active player base in Africa and surrounding countries like Mauritius, Reunion Island, Rodrigues and so on.

 

Why This Matters:

Gaming is a universal pastime that brings people together across the globe. African gamers deserve the same quality of experience as players in other regions. By establishing a server in South Africa, Epic Games will not only improve the gaming experience for existing players but also attract new players from the region, fostering a more inclusive and diverse gaming community.

 

We believe that Epic Games values its global player base and is committed to providing the best possible gaming experience to all its players. We hope that you will consider our request and take the necessary steps to establish a game server in South Africa.

 

Thank you for your attention and consideration.

 

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