How to play Zero Build in Fortnite

You've been building long enough. It ends today.

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The beginning of Fortnite‘s Chapter Three, season two caught many players off-guard. The first patch of the season removed the building mechanic from the game, which has been a core part of the whole gameplay experience since the game’s release.

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The building mechanic once again became available in regular matches after a two-week absence, but the Zero Build mode is here to stay. Players can choose which version of Fortnite they’d like to play, enlarging the overall playing field.

If you’re looking to queue up for a Zero Build match in Fortnite, you’ll need to:

  • Make your way to Fortnite’s main lobby.
  • Select Change, which will be located just above the Play! button.
  • The game will take you to a screen where you can choose a game mode.
  • Pİck any of the Zero Build modes.
  • After selecting a game mode, click on Play! and queue up for a match.

While the core gunplay will be similar, players will find themselves in a completely different environment with the building mechanic being gone. Getting used to this new game mode can take a while, and you can use a few tips to give yourself an edge over players who are just trying out the game mode.

Considering you don’t have materials to build yourself a fort whenever you get in danger, you’ll need to be more aware of your surroundings since finding good cover can make the difference between a Victory Royale and getting eliminated.

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Gökhan Çakır
Gökhan is a Staff Writer and Fortnite Lead at Dot Esports. Gökhan graduated as an industrial engineer in 2020 and has since been with Dot Esports. As a natural-born gamer, he honed his skills to a professional level in Dota 2. Upon giving up on the Aegis of Champions in 2019, Gökhan started his writing career, covering all things gaming, while his heart remains a lifetime defender of the Ancients.