Is Your Fortnite Aim Assist Stuck in a Drift? Don't Worry, We've Got You Covered (Unless You're a Default Skin)
Let's face it, aiming on the Nintendo Switch in Fortnite can feel like trying to herd cats with your eyeballs. You see an enemy, you fire wildly, and unless you're blessed by the storm itself, you end up looking like a right mug (that's British for...well, you get it). But fear not, fellow loopers! There's a good chance your aim assist is just taking a scenic route around the island. Here's how to get that sweet, sweet auto-aim back on track and make those defaults fear your pickaxe.
Step 1: Check Your Settings, You Absolute Banana
This might sound obvious, but you'd be surprised how many times the fix is a simple button press away. Head into your settings, navigate to the controller options section (because, you know, you're using a controller), and find the glorious "Advanced Options." Make sure this is turned ON. Then, crank that Aim Assist Strength all the way to 100%. Unless you secretly enjoy the thrill of a good stormtrooper impression, that is.
Step 2: Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again? The IT Crowd Called, They Want Their Advice Back
Sometimes, technology just needs a good whack on the reset button (metaphorically speaking, please don't whack your Switch). If your aim assist is still MIA, try toggling the Aim Assist Strength setting off and then back on again. This digital karate chop might just be the nudge it needs to get things working properly.
Step 3: Check for Updates, You Fossil
Just like that dusty old banana in your backpack (we've all been there), your Fortnite might be a little out of date. Make sure you've downloaded the latest update. Epic Games might have cooked up a fix for that pesky aim assist bug, and you wouldn't want to miss out on all that sweet, sweet auto-aim goodness, would you?
Bonus Tip: Practice Makes Progress, Even if You're Still Shooting Like a Stormtrooper
Look, aim assist can only do so much. Here's the shocker: even with it working perfectly, you might still miss a shot or two (or ten). Don't get discouraged! Jump into some Creative Mode and hone those aiming skills. There are plenty of aim training maps out there to help you become a headshot machine (or at least a decent body-shot bandit).
Remember, becoming a Fortnite god takes time and practice. But with a little troubleshooting and some serious dedication (and maybe a new pair of Joy-Cons that aren't drifting all over the place), you'll be dropping those enemies faster than you can say "Victory Royale!"
