Epic Games has announced that the Trios team size will be permanently removed from Fortnite to make way for the battle royale’s new Ranked mode.
Trios mode was first added to Fortnite in Chapter 2 Season 5 in December 2020. It quickly became a popular mode, with many players preferring it over the other team sizes, Solos, Duos, and Squads.
However, with the release of the new Ranked mode, Epic Games has decided to remove Trios mode in order to focus on the new mode.
Ranked mode is a competitive mode that allows players to compete against each other in a ranked ladder system. It is designed to be a more challenging and rewarding experience for competitive players.
Please note that with the launch of v24.40, we will be vaulting the Trios team size in Battle Royale and Zero Build.
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) May 16, 2023
For more details about what's coming in v24.40, check out our blog here: https://t.co/oSyuTGUbEk
In a tweet, Epic said:
“Please note that the Trios mode will be vaulted in Battle Royale and Zero Build in v24.40.”
The removal of Trios has been met with mixed reactions from the community. Some players are happy to see the mode go, as they believe it was too unbalanced. Others are disappointed, as they enjoyed playing Trios with their friends.
In the meantime, players who want to play with friends in a three-person team will have to play Squads mode.
Squads mode is a larger mode that allows teams of up to four players. However, it is not as competitive as Trios mode, and it can be more difficult to find a balance between playing aggressively and playing defensively.
It is unclear why Epic decided to remove Trios. Some have speculated that it was done to make the game more competitive, as Squads is generally considered to be the most balanced team size. Others have suggested that it was done to make room for new modes, such as a rumored 4v4 mode.
Whatever the reason, the removal of Trios is a significant change for Fortnite. It will be interesting to see how the game’s player base reacts to the change.
Possible Reasons for the Removal of Trios
There are a few possible reasons why Epic Games decided to remove Trios mode from Fortnite.
To make the game more competitive. Squads are generally considered to be the most balanced team size in Fortnite, as it allows for a variety of playstyles. This could be why Epic decided to remove Trios, as it was seen as being too unbalanced.
To make room for new modes. There have been rumors that Epic Games is working on a new 4v4 mode for Fortnite. If this is true, then removing Trios would make room for this new mode.
To reduce the number of game modes. Fortnite has a lot of different game modes, which can be overwhelming for some players. Removing Trios would simplify the game and make it easier for players to find a game that they enjoy.
Epic Games has not said if Trios mode will ever return to Fortnite. However, the company has said that it is always listening to feedback from the community, and maybe it may consider bringing the mode back in the future.