Fortnite, the immensely popular battle royale game, recently introduced the long-awaited Ranked Mode, allowing competitive players to showcase their skills. However, amidst this exciting addition, Epic Games made the decision to retire the beloved Trios mode, leaving players wondering about the rationale behind this move.
In this article, we delve into the reasons behind the removal of Trios Mode from Fortnite, exploring possible explanations and speculating on its potential return.
Why Did Fortnite Remove Trios Mode?
Trios Mode made its debut in Fortnite during Chapter 2 Season 5 in December 2020, drawing inspiration from the successful Apex Legends’ lobby setup. Its introduction provided a fresh and engaging gameplay option, attracting numerous groups of players to form teams of three and enjoy the Battle Royale experience.
Currently, Ranked Mode offers Solos, Duos, and Squads for Battle Royale, along with Duos for the Zero Build mode. However, Epic Games did not explicitly state why Trios Mode was removed; rather, they referred to it as being “Vaulted.”
Within the Fortnite community, various theories have emerged to explain this decision. Some speculate that the change is a result of the transition of FNCS (Fortnite Champion Series) to Duos mode earlier in the year, suggesting that Epic Games is encouraging this team configuration.
Additionally, it is believed that the larger team size in Trios Mode may have contributed to longer queue times, which Epic Games aims to minimize for player convenience.
While the exact intentions remain unclear, there is a possibility that Trios Mode could make a comeback. In Fortnite, when something is “vaulted,” it often signifies that it is being temporarily removed to potentially return at a later date. This pattern has been observed with various vaulted weapons, including seasonal ones, indicating that player-favorite features tend to resurface eventually.
However, with the recent introduction of Ranked Mode, the timing and specific details of Trios Mode’s return remain unknown.
In the interim, players who prefer teaming up as a trio can still opt to play by disabling the autofill feature. While this may put them at a disadvantage, it provides a workaround to continue enjoying the game with a three-person squad while awaiting the potential return of Trios Mode.
The retirement of Trios Mode from Fortnite has left players wondering about the reasoning behind Epic Games’ decision. While concrete explanations have not been provided, speculation within the community revolves around the shift to Duos mode in competitive play and the desire to reduce queue times.
However, Fortnite’s history of vaulted items and features suggests that Trios Mode may resurface in the future. In the meantime, players can still enjoy teaming up as a trio by disabling the autofill feature, allowing them to overcome the absence of Trios Mode while eagerly anticipating its potential return.
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