Fortnite could be keeping its no-building mode for good

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One dataminer has some pretty compelling evidence

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Fortnite's no-building mode could become a permanent fixture, according to a dataminer.

Yesterday on March 23, reputable Fortnite dataminer Hypex claimed that the game has hidden no-building modes that developer Epic Games can enable at any time after the ongoing limited-time event ends. Additionally, the dataminer points to loading screens having been changed to read "in modes with building enabled," pointing to the no-building mode sticking around.

This is some compelling evidence that Epic Games is secretly planning on keeping the no-building mode around as a fixture of Fortnite. Right now, since Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 launched earlier this week, building abilities for players have been entirely removed from the game, and so there's no more building skyscrapers and walls to hide behind.

It'll be interesting to see how many players stick with Fortnite's no-building mode, if it does return after being cycled out of the game in the near future. It's fair to say removing building entirely from the battle royale shooter at the beginning of this current season shook of Fortnite and its player base in a massive way, but giving players more ways to play a game is never a bad thing.

Check out our feature on why we reckon Fortnite has changed the entire complexion of its battles by removing building from the game. 

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Hirun Cryer
Hirun Cryer

Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.