Event Brief
Fortnite's Save the World Mode Goes Free on April 16
Filed: Mar 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Summary: Epic Games announces that Fortnite's Save the World mode will be free to play starting April 16, ending its paid version.
WHO: Epic Games
WHAT: Save the World mode will be free to play
WHEN: Mar 11, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To allow more players access to the game mode and reward existing players
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