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The recently launched “Fortnite: Battle Royale” Playground mode is going to go offline on Thursday, July 12. This was announced by developer Epic Games, with the justification being its efforts to prepare it for the next version. Fans of the new mode should find this both heartening and sad. It basically means that Epic is keeping it around for now, but it won’t be playable for a while.
The announcement for the temporary shutdown is listed in the patch notes for “Fortnite: Battle Royale.” It simply reads: “The Playground LTM will be turning off on Thursday, July 12th as we take it back under construction for the next version.”
On the other hand, the developers also confirmed that there will be some sweet new features coming to the “Fortnite: Battle Royale” Playground mode when it comes back. This was explained on Reddit, where a post with regards to the new mode details what will be coming.
Among the upcoming features are team selections for 1v1 or 2v2 battles. There will also be aim assist for controllers and the ability to edit the structures of other players. Teammates will also be highlighted on the map, which ought to make finding them easier.
One of the most important points to take away from these recent announcements is how Epic is making Playground a regular mode, Variety points out. During the launch, one of the things that frustrated players the most was how it was taken down almost immediately after release. It was simply swarmed with players, which resulted in quite a few issues.
For now, players are encouraged to make the most of the “Fortnite: Battle Royale” Playground mode before it shuts down on July 12. Although it is going to return, it’s always best to make the most of every opportunity to get good at the game. After all, this is exactly what the mode was meant for.
