The electrifying hum of my lightsaber cutting through the air still echoes in my memory—Epic really knocked it out of the park with this Star Wars season. Feeling like a Jedi while outbuilding opponents was pure magic. Yet, as the galaxy far, far away fades, something new rustles in the files. ShiinaBR, a name I trust when whispers turn to truth, hinted that companions might finally roam the island alongside us. Not just static back blings, but living, breathing pets trailing our footsteps into battle. My mind races: a loyal robo-dog dodging bullets? A curious alien flitting through tilted towers? The possibilities send shivers down my spine.💫
The Ghost of Movement Past
But excitement is tinged with loss. Remember the fluidity? That satisfying thud when sticking a wall kick? That smooth roll landing after a daring leap? Epic silently ripped them from our hands in core modes. Creator islands still hum with parkour dreams, but in Battle Royale? It feels… hollow. My fingers still twitch mid-fight, muscle memory betraying me where freedom once lived. Why strip this? The patch notes said little, only promising "lessons applied" to future changes. A table haunts me:
| Feature | Status | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Kicks | Removed | Parkour feels clunky |
| Roll Landings | Removed | Fall damage strategy altered |
| Zero Build Movement | Intact but reduced | Fans divided, some feel incomplete |
The silence echoes louder than gunfire. Was it balance? Performance? We grasp at shadows.
Companions: Hope or Hype?
ShiinaBR’s leak feels different. AndreDotUA even claims evidence buried deep in the game’s code—pets that follow, not perch. I loved scratching those digital pups back in Season 6! But seeing them vanish over time left a void. 
Could this be the revival? Or just visual noise cluttering crucial fights? Reactions split like a shotgun blast:
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Optimists: "YES! More personality, cuteness mid-chaos!" 🐾
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Skeptics: "Another distraction? My screen’s busy enough!" 💥
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Realists: "Will they cost 2000 V-Bucks like those flashy Kicks?" 💸
Epic stays mute. No price tags, no mechanics. How do they behave in combat? Distractions? Shields? Silent witnesses to my glorious (or humiliating) defeats? The uncertainty is delicious… and agonizing.
Looking Beyond the Horizon
This season’s Star Wars magic proved Epic can weave wonders. The removal of movement stung, yes. But if those "lessons learned" birth smoother, smarter mechanics? If companions add soul, not clutter? My fingers hover over the controller, charged with hope. The island evolves, sometimes painfully, often beautifully. As the next storm gathers, I wonder—will a furry friend be running beside me through the rain? Only the files know… and they aren’t talking. Yet. 🔍