# Fortnite leak hints at removal of Sprites mechanic in next Chapter

> **Key takeaway:** Datamined code suggests Fortnite's next major Chapter may drop the Sprites game mechanic.

**Published:** 2026-10-21T15:55:43+00:00 
**Source:** Valve Steam Community Global News 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/fortnite-leak-hints-at-removal-of-sprites-mechanic-in-next-c.html 

## Summary
A reliable dataminer has found code indicating that Fortnite may not include Sprites in its upcoming Chapter release. Sprites are a current game mechanic in the battle royale title. The leak does not specify what, if anything, might replace the feature.

## What the datamine reveals
- Code references found by a dataminer point to Sprites being absent from the next Chapter
- The source describes the dataminer as "reliable" but provides no further technical details
- No information on timing for the Chapter release or replacement mechanics