Fortnite Blitz Royale explained and how to get the free skin
Fortnite has unveiled its latest mode, offering players a taste of Battle Royale action with some built-in abilities and a short time limit.
Fortnite update 36.10 is here, and as the last update for a while, players are hoping there's plenty to keep them entertained until more content arrives – and fortunately, Epic Games has delivered in a big way, even after releasing a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive emote and announcing the upcoming Squid Game UEFN collaboration. Alongside several new Mythic Weapons and Bruno Mars as the new Music Pass headliner, there are a few new modes to dive into – none more thrilling than Fortnite Blitz Royale.
Though it may have once seemed a bit odd, the concept is straightforward – it's Battle Royale with a strict time limit, set on a reconfigured version of the island with several distributed Mythics to help accelerate the kills. It could potentially be a significant deal in the game's community, but as players are getting involved, they're still figuring out what it actually entails.
So, what exactly is the deal with the new mode? Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite Blitz Royale.
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Fortnite Blitz Royale
How it works
The Fortnite Blitz Royale mode is a 32-player game where everyone begins with the same random medallion (which, rest assured, won't reveal your location), and must boost their Blitz Level by defeating opponents and surviving various storm circles, thereby enhancing the rarity of their loot and power-ups.
Golden Chests scattered across the compact map offer a variety of power-ups to collect, featuring iconic returning POIs. Matches are capped at five minutes, making it ideal for mobile gamers, but it's open to all players regardless of platform, with options for solo, duo, and squad play.
Content updates
Before the game departs from the Fortnite launcher, Blitz Royale will provide four weeks of content updates, introducing new elements and even some pop culture crossovers. According to a recent blog post, here's what's coming:
Wednesday, June 18: Week 1 – Launch Week! Find new Mythic versions of popular weapons, like the Rocket Ram, in the rare Golden Llama.
Tuesday, June 24: Week 2 – The Avatar Returns! Pagodas from the Four Nations appear on the map, and players start with a Bending Scroll from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Tuesday, July 1: Week 3 – Bad Bosses! Replacing Bending Scrolls are power-packed boss weapons like Thorne's Vampiric Blade and the new Blitz Chain of Hades.
Tuesday, July 8: Week 4 – TMNT Melee Mayhem! Replacing boss items are melee weapons from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, plus Megalo Don's Nitro Fists, the Mythic Typhoon Blade, Blitz Kneecapper, and more.
Free cosmetics
The Fortnite Blitz Royale mode offers plenty in terms of quests, and players can start working towards some new free items immediately.
The mode features its own Victory Umbrella, giving players the opportunity to unlock the Blitz 'Brella Glider after three victories, and the Blitz Knight Outfit with 10 new account levels unlocked, or by finishing in the top 10 of Fortnite Blitz Royale 20 different times. The skin will be available to unlock until 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST on Tuesday, July 15.
It might require some effort, but it's free, so there's little room for grumbling.
End date
Fortnite Blitz Royale is gearing up to sign off on Tuesday, July 15 at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST. Epic Games has indicated that the mode will exit Fortnite at this time, with the time being an estimate based on when the Blitz Knight Outfit goes away.
Although the mode's departure is imminent, Epic Games has given hope to fans stating it "may return at a later date with refreshed gameplay, maps, and rewards."
This suggests that Fortnite Blitz Royale might soon become an integral feature of the game's landscape, provided it garners significant engagement from players. There's potential for Fortnite Blitz Royale to make waves, yet its future depends on whether it manages to capture the dedication of its user base, including the mobile crowd.
And just when you thought Fortnite couldn't monopolise any more of our leisure time, it's poised to conquer those brief spells in the loo or times spent waiting for trains.
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