Fortnite Extends Blitz Royale Mode Until August 12, More Collabs Leaked

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Fortnite’s fast-paced Blitz Royale mode isn’t going anywhere just yet. Originally set to wrap up on July 15, Epic Games has quietly extended it by almost a full month — it’ll now stick around until August 12.

The mode first launched on June 17 as part of Fortnite’s last major update before Epic took off for its annual summer break. Since then, Blitz Royale has taken off in a big way. It’s been averaging more concurrent players than any other mode in the game, even outshining Fortnite’s traditional battle royale setup. With 32-player lobbies, small maps, and five-minute matches, Blitz Royale offers a super quick, high-energy alternative that players clearly can’t get enough of.

According to well-known leakers like ShiinaBR, Epic recently updated the Fortnite API to reflect the extension. And it looks like the decision was driven by the overwhelming popularity of the mode. So instead of ending mid-July, Blitz Royale is staying put for at least four more weeks.

Each week in Blitz Royale introduces a fresh theme — right now, it’s Avatar Week, complete with elemental bending scrolls in the loot pool. Next up is Boss Week, followed by a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) theme featuring each turtle’s melee weapons. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Leaks suggest upcoming collab weeks could include Dragon Ball, Jujutsu Kaisen, and even Mortal Kombat. These themed weeks aren’t just cosmetic, either — they bring unique weapons and gameplay twists that spice things up.

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There’s also talk about how Blitz Royale could impact Fortnite’s long-term plans. While it’s clearly popular, the mode still has a few rough edges. Critics have pointed out that the storm circle placement never changes and that the current map is just a scaled-down version of previous islands. Many believe it deserves its own custom-designed map if it’s going to stick around.

From an esports angle, Blitz Royale also opens new opportunities. The quick-match format is well-suited for mobile and casual play, potentially mirroring the success of short-format mobile esports titles like Clash Royale. And with Fortnite having a relatively PC-focused competitive scene, this mobile-friendly mode could help broaden its competitive reach, especially in mobile-first regions like Southeast Asia and India.

Epic’s still on summer break for now, so we probably won’t hear official confirmation about upcoming themes or long-term plans just yet. But in the meantime, players have a few more weeks to enjoy the chaos — and maybe hope that Blitz Royale ends up sticking around for good.