A Core Gamemode is a mode that is usually available, and usually not community-made. As of Season 7 of Battle Royale, Live Events have their own playlists, and when said playlist is active, all other modes are disabled.
Types of Gamemodes[]
Core Gamemodes in Fortnite include Battle Royale (and its variants), Save the World, Creative, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival.
Zero Build versions of Reload and OG, as well as Ranked modes are not listed here.
Mode | Icon | Description | Release Date |
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Battle Royale | The battle is building! Drop into the Battle Royale. Loot, build, explore and fight in a game of 100 players competing to be the last one standing. | September 26th 2017 | |
Zero Build | All battle, no building! Zero Build is all the action, loot, and progression of classic Battle Royale, without the Building! Players now have a recharging overshield for added defense as they fight to be the last one standing. | March 29th 2022 | |
Team Rumble | Two large teams fight and the first team to get the target number of eliminations wins! Respawn on elimination is ON for the entire match. | November 27th 2018 | |
Reload | Just like classic Battle Royale, with a little more to play for!
Fortnite Reload is a 40-player, Squads only, fast-paced Battle Royale game that is all about carrying the squad to Victory. |
June 22nd 2024 | |
OG | Relive Battle Royale from its beginnings, starting in Chapter 1, Season 1. Drop back in and explore the OG map, collect OG loot, and relive OG seasons. | December 6th 2024 | |
Creative | Matchmake with others and play the best games made by the community! | December 6th 2018 | |
Legends Landing | Jump in & explore the world of Fortnite Competitive at Legends Landing! Your one-stop-shop with all things competitive with games, broadcasts, & much more | February 14th 2022 | |
Party Royale | Welcome to Party Royale, a new experimental and evolving space. Leave your weapons and mats behind and hang out with friends, play games and enjoy live entertainment. | April 29th 2020 | |
LEGO Fortnite Odyssey | Explore vast, open worlds where the magic of LEGO® building and Fortnite collide. Find the ultimate survival crafting LEGO adventure in Fortnite! | December 7th 2023 | |
LEGO Fortnite Brick Life | Make new friends, explore the sights, move into your dream home, and start building your lifestyle in LEGO® Fortnite Brick Life! | December 12th 2024 | |
Rocket Racing | ![]() |
From the developers of Rocket League comes Rocket Racing, a supersonic arcade racer that lets you drift, fly, and boost with your friends through an ever-growing selection of tracks. | December 8th 2023 |
Festival Main Stage | ![]() |
Play in a band with friends or perform solo on stage with hit music by your favorite artists in Fortnite Festival! On the Main Stage, play a featured rotation of Jam Tracks. | December 9th 2023 |
Festival Jam Stage | Explore the Jam Stage festival grounds to find friends and stages where you can mix hit music using the Jam Tracks in your locker. | December 9th 2023 | |
Festival Battle Stage | On the Battle Stage, 16 players will perform a playlist of four randomly-selected Jam Tracks in a battle to attain the highest score. Remain on top to avoid elimination at the end of each song. | June 13th 2024 | |
Ballistic | ![]() |
Welcome to Ballistic, a new first-person Fortnite experience. Ballistic is an adrenaline-filled, round-based 5v5 competitive game mode where strategy, tactical teamwork, and individual prowess are essential for victory. | December 11th 2024 |
Save The World | Battle to hold back the monster hordes and explore a vast, destructible world. Build huge forts, craft weapons, find loot and level up. | July 25th 2017 |