- Fortnite boss Tim Sweeney greenlights Blitz Royale as a permanent mode.
- The 32-player mini Battle Royale mode quickly gained traction after Fortnite's return to iOS.
- It's currently the most-played game mode by Epic on Fortnite.
Fortnite’s Blitz Royale mode, which debuted on June 18, 2025, has become one of the most beloved modes, especially since the game’s triumphant return to iOS following Epic Games’ legal battles with Apple. This fast-paced, 32-player Zero Build mode, developed for mobile players but available on all platforms, features intense five-minute matches on tiny Reload maps such as Pleasant Park and Retail Row.
Its roguelike elements incentivize aggressive play, with players leveling up through eliminations and storm survival to obtain powerful weapons and boons like Megalo Don’s Nitro Fists and the Avatar-inspired Bending Scrolls. The mode’s return to iOS has been a huge success, building on Fortnite’s mobile gaming tradition and luring millions of players with its ease of use and chaotic nature.
Weekly updates keep the mode fresh by introducing themed events such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossovers and vaulted Mythic weaponry, ensuring that players stay engaged with the developing content. Thanks to this hype, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has announced that make the mode permanent.
Fortnite Boss Makes Blitz Royale a Permanent Mode Due To Its Success
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney revealed on July 18, in a retweeted post on X, that Fortnite’s Blitz Royale mode will become a permanent fixture in response to tremendous fan demand. This move was welcomed by the majority of the Fortnite community, mainly players who like to play in casual and public lobbies or those who would stay away from those sweaty ranked matches.
Making Blitz Royale permanent might redefine the battle royale genre by focusing on speed and accessibility, especially for mobile gamers, while maintaining strategic depth via levels and boons. This decision may put pressure on competitors to use shorter, more intense formats and frequent content drops to retain gamers.
Epic’s response to community feedback, as evidenced by polls for new POIs and collaborations, shows that Blitz Royale might become a testing ground for unique concepts, perhaps influencing future battle royale ideas across the industry.
