Fortnite has launched the new mode “Party Royale”. It offers a new map where you can simply relax – without fighting.
This is Party Royale: The new mode “Party Royale” came with the latest update to Fortnite. You can activate it in the match selection – but don’t expect any fighting.
Party Royale sends you to a mini-map where you can somewhat hang out with your friends. There are various activities, buildings, and items to discover. You just don’t have to fight.
Party Royale: Playground instead of Battleground
You can do this in Party Royale: “Totally relaxed. No stress,” is the official description of the mode in the game. You should “leave your weapons and materials at home” and just hang out with friends.
When you first land on the island, you’ll find a small village with a pizza place and a fountain that you can explore. It’s likely that you’ll encounter some of the other players here – or driving, as you’ll find boats and quads on the island.
On the mini-map, you will find various activities, such as quad racing or flying exercises. You can compete with your friends in them.
No fighting on the island: You won’t find weapons on the island – at least not in the traditional sense. However, there are vending machines that provide you with throwable burgers, fishing rods, or bows with suction cup arrows.
You can also find the phone booths known from the agent bases. However, instead of disguising yourself as a Shadow or Ghost agent to escape some firefights, you can simply adjust your look here – with everything you have in your locker.
Overall, the island simply invites for peaceful togetherness – essentially the opposite of Battle Royale.
Fortnite as a virtual playground: With Party Royale, Fortnite seems to be moving further towards a “social place” that doesn’t necessarily emphasize the classic gameplay of the Battle Royale variant. The new island noticeably focuses on “being together” rather than against one another.
And the island is not the first element in the game that goes in this direction. Big live events have already been experienced together without having to fight – like the recent big Travis Scott concert.
