Logging in to Fortnite and deciding which mode to play can be challenging, as Fortnite offers multiple amazing game modes for players to check out. But that’s not changing anytime soon, as they just added Blitz—a brand new mode.

A fast-paced zero-build battle royale experience that has new and exciting items while also keeping the OG battle royale staples like the Storm, the need for a last man standing, etc. A Victory Royale in normal battle royale modes takes around 15-20 minutes, while a Blitz game takes around 5 minutes. Blitz takes around a quarter of the time needed for the regular modes.

What Is Blitz

32 players drop into a condensed map similar to the OG Fortnite map and fight to win. This mode provides players with medallions and boons that grant powerful abilities to them. Every player drops with the same loadout and starting medallion and has to fight and survive to upgrade their loadouts. No builds and quick Storms force players to seek out and take on more fights. The more you win, the better your loadout gets.

The quicker Storm, weapon upgrades, and medallions make sure that there are frequent and rapid fights between players that help in closing out the game rapidly.

How It Works

The most important feature of Blitz is the level-up aspect. The more players win fights and endure Storm circles, the better their loadout gets. Blitz rewards players making aggressive plays by giving them superior weapons and special medallions/boons that grant different abilities and powers to them.

These boons and medallions help change the playstyle of the player that possesses them, thus pressuring other players to adapt to this if they want to win.

Another important aspect of Blitz is the faster Storm and short circle timers. The Storm moves at a faster pace than the normal modes, forcing players to fight and survive. This ensures that more frequent fights take place.

Is It Worth Playing Blitz?

Players seeking better aim and movement will definitely say that Blitz is worth it. The zero-build aspect helps to focus your attention on different parts of your mechanics, like movement, aim, and decision-making.

Alternatively, it might not be worth it for build players, as their mechanics are intertwined with building, editing, aiming, and movement.

If your goal is to have fun or a change of pace from regular battle royale, then Blitz Royale is absolutely worth it for you. If you aim to go pro and win tournaments, the slight undivided attention to movement and aim would not provide a significant enough advantage.

Tips To Get Better

• Reliable Drop Spots: The Blitz Royale map is incredibly condensed, which means hot drops on this map will be chaotic. Picking 2 or 3 reliable spots that give you consistent loot and heals is the best way to survive till the end and win.
• Prioritize Golden Chests and Loot Drops: Golden chests and loot drops contain the best possible loot in a game, so focus on finding these chests to maximize your chances of surviving and winning the game.
• Blitz Level Up: Eliminating players is not the only way to get better loot; staying alive and surviving the Storm circles gives you better loot to better set you up in the final circles.
• Adapt to Your Medallion: Medallions and boons dictate your playstyle throughout the game, so adapting to your medallion/boon straight away gives you the best chance to flourish and get the Victory Royale.
• Stack Up on Heals: As the Storm circles move rapidly and many skirmishes take place throughout the game, stacking up on heals for the endgame might be your best chance to win.
• Use Blitz As a Warm-Up: The quick tempo and multiple fights in Blitz help in sharpening your decision-making skills and aid in warming up your mechanics before playing ranked or longer modes.

Conclusion

In the end, Blitz Royale is a fun, enticing game mode that can serve as an enjoyable palate cleanser for players seeking something a little different from the normal modes. This mode provides quick sessions filled with constant fights, amusing abilities, new mechanics to learn, and a warm-up session for those looking to play longer and more competitive modes.

So give Blitz Royale a chance, and you might enjoy it more than you think, just like I do.