Fortnite’s original player-versus-environment mode, Save the World, has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching an all-time high of 53,472 players. This surge in player numbers can be attributed to the nostalgia felt by returning players in the Fortnite OG season, who were drawn back to its pre-battle royale roots.
Save the World, which preceded the iconic battle royale mode, served as the foundation for what Fortnite would become. In this mode, players collaborated to construct bases and fend off hordes of zombie-like creatures. Although it was never as popular as the battle royale mode, Save the World had a dedicated player base.
The recent record-breaking player count is a testament to the enduring appeal of Save the World. The mode has now surpassed the 50,000 mark, with almost 52,000 concurrent players—the highest since the release of Discovery!
Not only has the battle royale mode experienced a surge in popularity, but it also reached a new high with 6,172,463 players simultaneously playing on Saturday, November 4. This surge was fueled by the highly anticipated update that brought back elements from the original Fortnite map, including skins, weapons, and more.
While it remains to be seen if this excitement will endure, it is undoubtedly the boost that Epic Games was hoping for. The fact that Save the World has also benefited from this surge is an added bonus that will surely please the developers.
| Mode | Number of Players (30-day average) |
|---|---|
| Save the World | Around 22,000 |
| Battle Royale | 1,856,113 |
Save the World has seen a significant increase in player numbers over the past 30 days, with an average of around 22,000 players. Although this is considerably less than the battle royale mode’s player count of 1,856,113, it marks a substantial jump from the usual numbers, which hovered around 15,000.
The additional 5,000 players have injected excitement into the Save the World community, and they hope that this will encourage Epic Games to continue supporting the mode in the future.
Source: DOTESPORTS
