Because the time-limited trio mode in Fortnite was so popular, it was fully integrated into the game in 2021. With the new update, it has now been removed again and fans are disappointed.
The joy when it was finally possible to play Fortnite in trio mode was quite significant for some of us. For many, it was the perfect opportunity to play a few rounds with two friends in the colorful battle royale game.
If you now look at the available modes, you will probably immediately notice two things:
- there is a ranked mode
- the trios have been removed from the popular modes
Ranked takes the place of the arena mode and entices players with fresh rewards.
In which modes was the trio mode removed? The trio mode is neither present in the builder mode, nor in no-build, nor in ranked. In no-build ranked, currently only duo is possible.
Here you can see the selection in the builder mode, in no-build and ranked with building:
This means you can play in most modes either alone, with a friend, or with three friends. A group of three players is no longer possible, unless you three play together with a randomly selected person.
You can set this up through filling the group in the game search, so that you then have a group of four. Alternatively, you can also face off against groups of four with a trio, without filling.
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“It makes no sense”
Why was the popular mode removed? This is still unclear. The patch notes only mention that the mode has been removed. If you scroll through the comments in various Reddit threads, a few speculations arise.
Some players speculate that Fortnite wanted to up its game, after Warzone 2.0 introduced the ranked mode. Others believe that this should shorten wait times and motivate players to try other modes.
How are players reacting? In various Reddit threads, players express their dissatisfaction. User “samantha_sk” writes: “It doesn’t make sense that they do this. It reminds me of when trios didn’t exist and we had to wait for it to be added… Now we’re taking a step back” (via Reddit).
“ItsBullseye” also remembers the time when the trio mode was integrated into Fortnite: “When I first came to the game, I asked my friends to come online to play trios, and it was so much fun. I rarely have more than two friends online at the same time to play with.” (via Reddit)
Many players agree with him in the comments. Many of them play exclusively in trio mode. A few users write that they do not want to fill their group with random players, as many players are toxic or do not speak their language. This makes it difficult to coordinate during matches.
I also believe that so many players are disappointed because they have formed teams and it has become a routine to run around the map with their two favorite mates and take down other trios.
What most players share is the hope that the removal is only temporary and that the popular mode will return.
Have you already loaded the new patch? You can find all the information about it here:
Fortnite: Patch notes for patch 24.40 – All important information in English
