Fortnite Battle Royale VS Zero Build - Which Is More Popular?

The Battle Royale and Zero Build modes are easily two of the most popular in Fortnite. However, up until now, it was difficult to tell which one had the higher play count.

Fortunately, Epic Games have added a live player count to every mode in Fortnite, allowing fans to see just how many people are in each one at any given time.

Of course, no matter which mode you end up choosing, you’ll still want the best tips and tricks available to help you win that victory royale.

Is Fortnite Battle Royale More Popular than Zero Build?

Yes, the Fortnite Battle Royale mode is more popular than Zero Build, as it has a consistently higher concurrent player base.

The player base for the Battle Royale mode frequently sits above the 300K player mark, whereas the Zero Build mode is typically between 150 and 250K.

Other users have reported similar figures across multiple days, including Fortnite content creator iFireMonkey. They saw the Battle Royale player count at 389.44K, but the Zero Build player count only at 239.96K.

Of course, ultimately, it’s all down to your own personal preference. However, if you’re not a fan of building, then make sure you use the best guns in Fortnite Zero Build to give yourself the edge.

Here are the player counts of official Fortnite Game Modes:

Battle Royale – 389.44K
Zero Build – 239.96K
Arena – 76.43K
Creative – 20.44K
Save The World – 20.01K
Team Rumble – 9.62K
Party Royale – 4.69K
Solid Gold – 4.65K
Impostors – 0
— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) March 29, 2023

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It’s worth noting that the player count for Zero Build is still significantly higher than most other game modes.

Here are the player counts for other game modes:

Save The World – 17.49K
Creative – 15.16K
Team Rumble – 6.75K
Party Royale – 3.53K

This was accurate as of 03/30/2023

However, with Fortnite Creative 2.0 finally here, players can check out some incredibly stunning new maps, unlike anything they’ve seen before.

How to Check Fortnite Live Player Count

You can see the live player count of any game mode in Fortnite by doing the following:

Open up the game mode menu from the lobby.
- On console, press the following:
  - PlayStation – Square
  - Xbox – X
  - Switch – Y
Underneath the name of each game mode is the current player count.

Once you’ve picked which game mode you’re going to play, make sure you know where the best landing spots are so you can dominate no matter what.