Severe Frame Drops After Extended Playtime in Specific Section of the Island

Summary

The island experiences significant frame drops after prolonged playtime, but only after crossing a certain point in the map. The issue worsens with time, eventually making the island unplayable.

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Unreal Editor for Fortnite

What Type of Bug are you experiencing?

Stability

Steps to Reproduce

Enter the island and buy the boat.
Travel to the island using the boat.
Upon reaching the island, eliminate the villager and press the button to obtain the map.
(Note: It is unclear whether the issue starts after reaching the island directly from the boat or after obtaining the village map, but the issue consistently occurs after this point.)
As you remain in the island, the frame drops progressively worsen. If the player stays for example about 1-2 hours, the frame drops become significant, making the gameplay unplayable.

Expected Result

Smooth gameplay with stable frame rates regardless of the time spent in any section of the island.

Observed Result

Frame rates remain stable initially but start to drop significantly after prolonged time the map. The issue worsens until the game becomes unplayable.

Platform(s)

All platforms (PC, PlayStation, Mobile).

Island Code

3104-3633-9717

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Additional Notes

The frame drops only begin after spending time beyond a specific section of the map.
The issue persists across all platforms and has been reported by multiple players.
This performance issue has led to a significant decline in player retention.
Any assistance in identifying the root cause and potential fixes would be greatly appreciated.