Fortnite: Save the World will be free from April 16 on Xbox and all these platforms (full list)

The cooperative mode of Epic's game will open up to more players on console, PC and cloud services.

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Epic Games has confirmed that the Save the World mode in Fortnite will become free starting April 16th, allowing more players to access this cooperative experience without additional cost. The announcement marks a significant change for this mode, which until now required a prior purchase to play.

The decision is part of recent adjustments in the Fortnite ecosystem, aiming to facilitate access to all game modes within the platform and expand the player base.

Platforms where Fortnite: Save the World will be free

Starting April 16th, Save the World will be available for free on the following platforms:

• PlayStation 5

• PlayStation 4

• Xbox Series

• Xbox One

• Xbox Cloud Gaming

• Nintendo Switch

• PC

• NVIDIA GeForce NOW

• Amazon Luna

Exceptions

• The mode will not be available on mobile devices or tablets, even when played through cloud gaming services. Additionally, it will not be available on the original Nintendo Switch, which will continue to lack support for this mode.

Save the World is the cooperative PvE mode in Fortnite, focused on building bases, defending against hordes of enemies, and character progression through missions and rewards. Although the game’s main mode has always been Battle Royale, this content was the original starting point for Epic’s project before the multiplayer phenomenon took over the scene.