There are many ways to play Fortnite, and each offers its own type of fun. While the game has evolved into a platform with hundreds of game modes, only some are official, created by Epic Games and Fortnite developers, not players.
These modes each add a twist to the original Fortnite battle royale experience, which was one of the first modes along with Save the World. For example, Zero Build is the usual battle royale game but with building disabled, and Team Rumble is a team mode that focuses less on survival and more on winning by achieving the most eliminations. Although player-made modes are enjoyable, the official Fortnite game modes are often more complex and polished, thanks to the resources Epic can put into their development.
Every Fortnite official game mode, explained
In 2024, Epic Games has continued to focus on providing a variety of official Fortnite experiences, many of which explore game genres that are quite different from the game’s shooter origins. Here are all the Fortnite game modes made by Epic that you can play today.
| Game mode | Description | Popularity |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Royale | Drop into the Battle Royale. Loot, build, explore, and fight in a game of 100 players competing to be the last one standing. | Very High |
| Zero Build – Battle Royale | All battle, no building. Zero Build is all the action, loot, and progression of classic Battle Royale, without the Building. | Very High |
| Ranked Battle Royale | The classic Battle Royale experience, but you fight against other players of similar skill level for extra rewards and a higher placement in the ranks. | Very High |
| LEGO Fortnite | Explore open worlds made of LEGO in a survival crafting experience. | High |
| Rocket Racing | A Rocket League arcade racer mode where you race against other players for the first spot. | High |
| Ranked Zero Build | The Zero Build Battle Royale experience, but you fight against other players of similar skill level for extra rewards and a higher placement in the ranks. | High |
| Save the World | Hold back monster hordes, build forts, and survive against unending waves of enemies. | Medium |
| Creative | Create your own game modes or play those made by the community. | Medium |
| Festival Main Stage | Play songs hitting the notes in the rhythm as they roll down the screen. You can play in a band of up to four players or solo. | Medium |
| Team Rumble | Two large teams fight for the Victory Royale to see who can get to the target number of eliminations first. Respawn on elimination is on for the entire match. | Low |
| Festival Jam Stage | Mix songs from Jam Tracks with friends for fun. | Low |
| Party Royale | A casual playground to hang around with friends and interact with other players with no combat. | Low |
| Legends Landing | Explore the history of Fortnite competitive modes and visit the Hall of Champions. | Low |
What is the most popular game mode in Fortnite?
Battle Royale is the most popular game mode in Fortnite. Even though other official modes like Zero Build and Ranked Battle Royale are very popular, none come close to that of standard Battle Royale. You may find this mode often getting 10 times as many players as the most popular community modes like Red vs. Blue and The Pit.
How many total game modes are there in Fortnite
There are 13 official game modes in Fortnite and thousands of player-made modes, which are hard to count because anyone can create a new Fortnite mode at any time. We do know that there are 45 categories for community modes, and each category includes several dozen experiences with active players. So, it’s safe to say that there are thousands of unofficial active Fortnite game modes.
