Fortnite's original Save the World mode will be free to play starting on April 16 The Save the World mode, a cooperative survival game that focuses on crafting and exploration, will transition to a free-to-play model beginning April 16. This change affects the PvE campaign, which was initially released in 2017 and has since been overshadowed by the battle royale mode. The paid version of the content, which currently costs $9, will no longer be available for purchase after March 11 at 8 PM ET. Players who wish to buy the mode before its free launch are encouraged to do so. Existing players will retain access to the content without any restrictions. Epic Games has announced that pre-existing players will receive special perks as a gesture of appreciation. These include vouchers for V-bucks, gold bars, and end-game resources that help boost player and item levels. The company emphasized that the free version will not diminish the value of V-bucks, which can still be earned through Daily Quests, Mission Alerts, Storm Shield Defense Missions, and existing Challenges. This ensures that players can continue to gather in-game currency without relying on paid purchases. Pre-registration for the free mode is already open, and there is an added benefit for those who sign up early. For the first time, Save the World will be available on the Switch 2 console, though it will remain exclusive to this newer model and not the original Switch or smartphones. The mode will also be playable on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Epic Games noted that the specific perks for pre-registered players will depend on the number of sign-ups by April 16. The Save the World mode originally launched in 2017 as a standalone experience before being integrated into the broader Fortnite ecosystem.#epic_games #fortnite #save_the_world #vbucks #switch_2
