Fortnites new experimental mode is about partying, not fighting

It’s time to party in Fortnite. Epic just launched a new, violence-free mode for the game, dubbed “party royale,” which removes two of the biggest elements from the experience: weapons and buildings. The mode introduces a new, smaller map, and Epic describes it as an “experimental and evolving space.”

The mode is playable right now, and the new island is already pretty full of things to do. At the center is a small city-esque space full of fast food joints, with other areas spreading out from there. That includes cliffs and a beachfront, which feature a series of vehicle-based challenges that involve piloting a boat or ATV across perilous terrain. And while standard weapons aren’t in this mode, there are vending machines around the...

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