Battle Royale is Fortnite's flagship mode where 100 players fight on an island that shrinks over time. Available in solo (1 player), duos (2 players), trios (3 players), and squads (4 players). Each match lasts roughly 20 minutes. Zero Build is a permanent variant that removes building entirely, adding overshields and mantling mechanics instead — it's become enormously popular since its introduction.
Ranked mode provides competitive matchmaking with visible progression through Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Unreal, and Champion tiers. Performance is based on both eliminations and placement, rewarding well-rounded gameplay. Ranked is available for both standard and Zero Build playlists, letting you compete in your preferred style.
Fortnite Creative and UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite) allow players to build custom game modes and maps. The most popular creative maps appear in the Discover tab, offering everything from realistic gun courses and box fight arenas to racing games, horror maps, and role-playing experiences. Some creative maps have become games unto themselves, attracting millions of players.
Save the World is Fortnite's original PvE mode (paid) where up to four players cooperate to fight husks and build defenses. It features a campaign, hero leveling, and extensive base-building. LEGO Fortnite is a survival crafting mode where you build, explore, and fight in a LEGO-themed world with your friends. Fortnite Festival is a rhythm game mode similar to Rock Band. Rocket Racing offers high-speed racing gameplay. This ecosystem of modes within a single game makes Fortnite a platform rather than just a battle royale.