Fortnite Zero Build – Building is permanently removed

Fortnite, with the Zero Build mode, has permanently removed building, which has been the main topic of discussion since the launch of Chapter 3, Season 2, with questions also arising regarding if or when building will return to the game. After being such a core part of the game for so long, not being able to build to reach high ground or a defensive wall to block fire has marked a major shift in the meta. New elements like the recharging Overshield, sprinting, and mantling have helped compensate for this lack of building, but those used to the old ways will wonder why Fortnite removed building and when it will return?

Zero Build is available in the Discover tab for Solo, Duos, Trios, and Squads, joining a constantly growing list of ways to play Fortnite, including Creative, Impostors, and the non-violent Party Royale. However, at the time of writing, the existence of a Zero Build option suggests that building will return to the experience in a separate mode, but Epic has yet to specify how or when that might happen.

In the meantime, you can check out the full list of Fortnite changes here, including the addition of a large rocket launcher.

Below you can see the new trailer that accompanied the announcement: