Fortnite is a game that is constantly getting updates, but it is making serious waves this season after controversially removing building.
Epic Games' ultra popular free-to-play title is now into its second week of Chapter 3 Season 2. Aside from a handful of POI updates, the biggest physical change for the season came in the form of no building whatsoever. Playing into the game's ongoing story, a supposed leak revealed Fortnite's no build mode could be permanent. While this turned out to be true, players can now play the "regular" version of Fortnite thanks to its latest update.
Fortnite's v20.00 hotfix update officially adds Zero Build Mode to the game. This new dedicated mode allows players to play in Solo, Duos, Trios, and Squads without the ability to build, something a sizable portion of Fortnite's player base has stated they prefer. Players will retain the recharging overshield in Zero Build Mode to compensate for the lack of defense building provides. However, both regular and Zero Build Modes will have the new traversal abilities like sprinting and mantling. Fortnite released a trailer showcasing its new mode's intense weapon-focused gameplay.
In addition to adding Zero Build Mode, Fortnite's latest updates adds a new weapon: the Anvil Rocket Launcher. Similar to the Heavy Turret found on the fully-funded Armored Battle Bus, the Anvil Rocket Launcher is designed as an anti-vehicle weapon. The new portable weapon features a scope, which players can use to lock onto vehicles like the IO Titan Tanks. Once the target is locked, firing a rocket inflicts devastating damage to anything caught in the explosion. Anvil Rocket Launchers can be found n regular and rare chests, in Seven and IO Chests, in Supply Drops, and from sharks.
The v20.00 hotfix also reveals the next round of items to be unvaulted on the island. Fortnite players have the choice between the MK-Seven Assault Rifle or Combat Assault Rifle. While the MK-Seven's damage may have been reduced last season, the Combat Assault Rifle has changed as well. Rather than staying at one strength, the AR now ramps up its strong recoil, meaning players will need to account for it gradually. Both assault rifles will be available on the island from Saturday, April 2, at 4 AM ET to Monday, April 4 at 11:59 PM ET.
The addition of the dedicated Zero Build Mode is sure to please all Fortnite fans, whether they prefer builds or not. While Fortnite's latest Battle Pass once again features Marvel characters, some different IPs might be dropping into the island. According to a recent leak, Eivor from Assassin's Creed Valhalla is coming to the game.
Fortnite is free-to-play on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.