Bots have been an integral part of Fortnite’s casual scene for years, and with the addition of modes like OG, it seems like every experience is full of these AI enemies. Though bots are useful in some ways, it’s particularly frustrating to run into a lobby full of bots pretending to be players.
There are quite a few ways to solve Fortnite’s bot problem without removing them entirely, so here’s how we think Epic Games should handle the AI enemies that are replacing Fortnite’s player base.
What are bots, and why are they in Fortnite?

Bots are AI enemies that mimic the appearance and playstyle of real players, though they’re usually less skilled than an actual human.