Fortnite's Save the World Mode Won't Be Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
2025-06-05 03:16:42Despite hopes from the community, Fortnite's Save the World mode will remain unavailable on the Nintendo Switch 2. Originally intended as the flagship experience, Save the World was overshadowed by the explosive popularity of Battle Royale, which started as a free-to-play side mode designed to attract players to the core game.
In the early days, Save the World required players to purchase a Founders Pack, limiting its accessibility. Meanwhile, Battle Royale's free-to-play model rapidly expanded its player base. As Battle Royale's popularity soared, Epic Games shifted focus toward cosmetic items and emotes, leaving Save the World with fewer updates and attention.
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Today, Fortnite offers multiple game modes, but Save the World has struggled to maintain relevance due to limited developer support. Fans were particularly disappointed when the mode was excluded from the original Nintendo Switch release. Many hoped the Switch 2 would finally bring Save the World to Nintendo consoles, but Epic Games has confirmed it won't happen.
Recent leaks suggested that Save the World might be coming to the Switch 2 after code referencing mouse controls for the mode was found in Fortnite's files. However, these controls were disabled for Save the World, leading to mixed interpretations—some saw it as a sign of future support, while others took it as confirmation the mode wouldn't be included.
Despite its dedicated fanbase, Save the World has seen minimal new content in recent years, causing many players to lose interest. Additionally, Founders were hit with a major setback when Epic removed daily login rewards, reducing their V-Bucks earnings. For now, players must rely on PC, Xbox, or PlayStation to access Save the World, as it remains unavailable on mobile platforms, including Switch, iOS, and Android.