Fortnite’s developers are looking for new ways to transform the gameplay experience. New items, crossover events, and modes are in near-constant rotation in the game, making sure players never get too bored with the core gameplay mechanics and keeping them on their toes.
Most recently, Fortnite made one of its most ambitious changes ever: the Zero Build mode. This took away building, one of the core features of the game that made it such a success in the first place. The new mode was incredibly popular, however, proving Fortnite was more than just cranking 90s and editing walls faster than another player.
Now, players are seeking out a new way to change Fortnite and what Epic might have in store for the game next. Many players’ sights are set on first-person shooters and whether Fortnite might add an FPS mode. This seems to be within reach, as some of the game’s most popular leakers have claimed that first-person perspective is coming to Fortnite very soon.
Here’s everything we know about Fortnite adding a first-person mode.
Is a first-person shooter mode coming to Fortnite?
There’s no official word on whether Fortnite will get a first-person shooter mode. But there were some leaks that look promising for the future of such a mode starting back in June 2022, as shown in the tweet below. Since then, dataminers have found different versions of the first-person mode, showing solid evidence that it seems to be in development by Epic.
More recent leaks from Shiina and HYPEX have doubled down on these rumors, even stating that the first-person will be in Fortnite as soon as Chapter Four, season two. These weren’t confirmed by any files, but by an insider that seems to have leaked screenshots of assets from the current season to the dataminers days before its release.
HYPEX noted how well a first-person mode would work in the Zero Build mode. One reason that Fortnite’s third-person camera is so important to the game is that it makes building much easier. When trying to quickly build a structure, a first-person camera wouldn’t allow players to keep their eye on the entire structure around them or build as quickly. Without needing to worry about building, a first-person mode might just be a hit.
The appeal of first-person mode will also allow players to explore the vibrant and unique islands that Fortnite is constantly changing. The emergence of a first-person mode would also have a tangible impact on the game’s Creative mode and the way content creators may approach the experience.
There is currently no information on if or when this mode will come to Fortnite outside of the leaks. This article will be updated when new information or first-person mode is released.
