Fortnite Chapter 7 Removes Four Major Game Modes — Here’s What’s Going On

Fortnite has officially launched Chapter 7, but with the excitement of a new island and fresh mechanics comes an unexpected surprise: four of the game’s most popular modes are temporarily unavailable. After a full year in Chapter 6, players were eager to jump into something new, especially after the explosive Zero Hour live event that drew more than 13 million viewers. Now, fans are exploring Chapter 7 Season 1’s Pacific Break island and discovering big changes — including the removal of several major modes.

A New Island, A New Way to Drop In

Chapter 7 brings 13 new named locations spread across tropical coasts, deserts, snowy peaks, and more. One of the biggest changes is the destruction of the Battle Bus. Until it’s repaired, players arrive by riding a massive wave toward the island, which affects where they can land and how fast they can explore.

With a brand-new map and a new traversal system, players have plenty to take in during these early days of the season. But that’s not the only shift that caught the community off guard.

Four Popular Game Modes Temporarily Removed

Epic Games has disabled four main modes at the start of the season:

• Ranked

• Fortnite Reload

• Blitz Royale

• Fortnite OG

All four became permanent fan favorites over previous seasons, so their sudden removal surprised many players. For now, only the following modes remain playable:

• Battle Royale

• Save the World

• Creative

• Fortnite Festival

• LEGO Fortnite

• Rocket Racing

When players try to select a missing mode, Fortnite displays an in-game notice explaining that the destruction of the Battle Bus has temporarily taken them offline.

Return Dates for Each Mode

Here’s when the disabled modes will be back:

• Ranked Mode: December 4

• Fortnite Reload: December 4

• Blitz Royale: December 4

• Fortnite OG: December 11

Players can help restore them by completing the new Battle Bus repair quests, which also reward free cosmetics.

Make the Most of Chapter 7’s Early Days

While the temporary removal is disappointing, this period offers a chance to experience Chapter 7’s new features without distractions:

• Simple Building makes building more approachable.

• The Wingsuit lets players glide across the island and uncover every POI.

• New loot, new weapons, and new events refresh the battle experience.

• A new seasonal Victory Umbrella awaits anyone who can secure a win.

With a completely redesigned island and major mechanics in play, Chapter 7 is giving players a chance to settle in before competitive and alternative modes return. The missing modes will be back soon — but for now, there’s plenty to discover on the shores of Pacific Break.