What is Fortnite Reload?

Reload is a Battle Royale mode named in Epic's Fortnitemares post. We could not find its full rules in official sources, so check the in-game description.

Is Fortnite Festival still available?

Yes. Fortnite Festival Season 15 with Lil Tecca as the Icon started July 30, 2026, according to Epic.

UEFN is Unreal Editor for Fortnite, the tool creators use to build islands. Wikipedia lists Creative and UEFN as part of Fortnite.

Fortnite Game Modes Explained: BR, Zero Build, LEGO, Festival

Fortnite started as a Battle Royale, but today it works like a platform with many games inside it. This guide uses the Epic Games Store page, Wikipedia and Epic's news posts to explain the main modes.

Key takeaways

Battle Royale is the classic mode. It includes Zero Build, Ranked, Reload and OG, according to Wikipedia.
LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival are separate experiences.
Creative and UEFN let anyone build their own islands.
Some modes changed in April 2026, according to Wikipedia.

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The main modes

Battle Royale: Land on the island and be the last player or squad standing. Epic's store page describes it as a "last player standing" shooter.
Zero Build: Battle Royale without building. A good start for beginners.
Reload and Blitz Royale: Faster and smaller variations named by Wikipedia and Epic. We do not have official rules for them.
Ranked: A competitive version for Battle Royale and Zero Build. Detailed rules were not available when we checked.
LEGO Fortnite: A survival and building experience in a LEGO world. Wikipedia lists Odyssey and Brick Life.
Rocket Racing: A racing game inside Fortnite.
Fortnite Festival: A music game. Season 15 started on July 30, 2026, with Lil Tecca as the Icon, a Neon Dreams Music Pass and four new Jam Tracks.
Creative and UEFN: Community islands made by players and creators.

What changed in 2026

According to Wikipedia, Fortnite Ballistic and the Festival Battle Stage were removed on April 16, 2026, and Save the World became free for most console and PC players in April 2026. This comes from a single source, so confirm in the game.