FORTNITE / MODES
Modes
Battle Royale, Zero Build, OG, Reload, Creative, LEGO, Festival, Save the World and archived modes.
16 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
WIKI / MODES
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ModesBattle Royale
The original last-team-standing island format, with a closing Storm and seasonal loot.
ModesZero Build
Battle Royale without player-built structures: terrain, shields and mobility carry more tactical weight.
ModesRanked Battle Royale
Competitive playlist for climbing through seasonal ranked divisions.
ModesRanked Zero Build
Ranked play centered on aim, angles, positioning and endgame decisions without construction.
ModesFortnite Reload
A faster Battle Royale format centered on squad revivals through a reboot mechanic.
ModesFortnite OG
A dedicated experience revisiting earlier Fortnite chapters and mechanics.
ModesFortnite Creative
Creator-made experiences covering combat, parkour, minigames and social islands.
ModesUnreal Editor for Fortnite
The PC authoring environment for designing and publishing advanced Fortnite islands.
ModesLEGO Fortnite Odyssey
LEGO survival, construction, crafting and exploration inside Fortnite.
ModesLEGO Fortnite Brick Life
A LEGO-themed social and lifestyle experience distinct from LEGO survival.
ModesFortnite Festival Main Stage
A rhythm experience based on playing instrument tracks and timing notes.
ModesFortnite Festival Jam Stage
A music-focused creative experience for playing and mixing musical parts socially.
ModesSave the World
Fortnite’s cooperative PvE campaign with heroes, traps, crafting and fort defense.
ARCHIVE / ModesRocket Racing (retired)
Former competitive racing mode removed on October 1, 2026.
ARCHIVE / ModesFortnite Ballistic (retired)
Former first-person tactical 5v5 experience retired April 16, 2026.
ARCHIVE / ModesFestival Battle Stage (retired)
Former competitive Festival format placed on hiatus in April 2026.
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