Fortnite's No Build Mode Could Become Permanent Game Mode, Says Leak
Reportedly, datamined information suggests Fortnite's No Build mode will become a permanent game option. Developer Epic Games added Fornite's No Build game mode in a recent Chapter 3 Season 2 update, temporarily removing building mechanics from unranked matches. This limited-time offering launched alongside the Resistance storyline, which serves as the "final battle to free the Zero Point."
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 introduced players to far more than a final Zero Point-centric showdown. To the delight of many, the new season's Battle Pass also added Doctor Strange to the robust roster of playable characters. Marvel's beloved Master of the Mystical Arts joined the fun at an interesting time, too. As noted above, the Season 2 update saw Epic Games remove Fortnite's most unique gameplay mechanic - building. The development team gave players access to an extra shield, known simply as the overshield, to compensate for the lack of building options, but fans seem divided on whether or not Fortnite's temporary building changes benefit or damage the overall experience. Interestingly, those in favor of the feature's removal may get to enjoy the No Build mode for quite a while longer.
Through datamining, Fortnite leaker HYPEX discovered that players will eventually receive the option to access No Build mode after the limited-time event comes to a close. The dataminer additionally claimed in a Twitter post that tips displayed on loading screens will read, "In modes with building enabled..." Clearly, these details, should they prove accurate, hint at Fortnite's No Build game mode sticking around long-term. At the time of writing, though, Epic Games has yet to confirm as much. The tweet from HYPEX reads as follows:
HYPEX outed Epic Games' plans for the No Build mode in Fortnite earlier this year. As such, the leaker's track record suggests the studio may indeed be investigating ways to keep the game mode active for the foreseeable future. But fans would still do well to take all of the above with a grain of salt for the time being.
Fortnite has undergone quite a bit of change in recent months. In the early part of December 2021, for instance, Epic Games finally unleashed the battle royale title's third chapter, unlocking access to a brand-new map, playable Spider-Man, and new gameplay mechanics such as web-swinging, sliding, and camping. The removal of building options marks another big shift, of course, especially if the mode does indeed become a permanent fixture in the online game.
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Source: HYPEX/Twitter