Epic Games launched Fortnite's Blitz Royale mode on June 18, 2025, a fast-paced 32-player, Zero Build game mode that has quickly gained popularity.

Due to its high engagement, the mode's extension was announced until August 12, 2025, with ongoing discussions about making it a permanent feature, driven by strong player demand.

Blitz Royale has attracted over 443,000 concurrent players at its peak, outperforming traditional Fortnite modes with its quick, high-energy gameplay.

The mode features intense matches lasting around five minutes on a compact map with iconic locations like Pleasant Park and Retail Row, emphasizing aggressive combat and quick looting.

It includes a diverse loot pool, with weekly rotating items from collaborations such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar, and others, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.

Unique gameplay elements include starting each game with a Medallion that grants random bonuses, and the mode's enhancements involve special weapons and mechanics that promote constant combat.

Epic Games has introduced themed content, including weapons from franchises like Goku and Sub-Zero, with weekly updates that feature new mechanics, cosmetics, and map changes.

The mode's fast-paced nature, with matches under 15 minutes, appeals to players seeking quick, intense gaming sessions, and it has broken records with over 400,000 players at once.

Community feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many players requesting that Epic make Blitz Royale a permanent mode, citing its popularity and record-breaking numbers.

During the extension, Fortnite plans to continue weekly collaborations, bringing back popular themed items and introducing new content from franchises like Dragon Ball, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Mortal Kombat.

Epic Games actively encourages community input on potential improvements and new points of interest, aiming to refine the mode further based on player feedback.

Leakers suggest that the mode's popularity and ongoing content updates could see it remaining a permanent fixture in Fortnite, with plans for more collaborations and content rotations.