See the Beginner's Guide for tips to help you prepare for Fortnite's Chapter 6. Check out the different game modes and get essential tips in this guide!

Beginner's Guide to Fortnite Chapter 6

Understand the Core Game Modes

Fortnite Chapter 6 will have 8 core game modes now, not just Battle Royale, so you're free to choose what's most suitable to you. Below are the summaries of each core mode.

Core Mode	Summary
Battle Royale (Chapter 6)	Drop down, gather loot, and win. Will be available to be played in Standard or Ranked modes. Standard Battle Royale will include building and allow queues of up to 4 players.
Zero Build	Battle Royale without building, prioritizing gunplay, and strategic usage of cover and utility. Available to play in Standard or Ranked modes.
Fortnite OG	Battle Royale featuring the OG maps, loot, and weapons from past seasons and chapters!
Ballistic	Attack or defend bombsites in Fortnite's take on the 5v5 Tactical Shooter genre, Ballistic.
LEGO Brick Life	LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life is a social role-playing experience within Fortnite, inviting players to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Brick Bay.
Reload	Reload features faster gameplay than regular Battle Royale due to the extra lives and its compact map sizes. Available to play in Standard or Ranked modes, as well as its Reload Zero Build variant.
Fortnite Festival	Play Fortnite's Rhythm game with friends or solo, selecting various Festival Jam Tracks available in the store to play.
Rocket Racing	Rocket Racing is a high-powered, fast-paced racing game, that comes with Standard and Ranked modes. Can be played with up to 12 players in one session, as well as private friend lobbies.
Creative	Creative will continue featuring community-created custom modes that include aim and build trainers, 1v1 servers, and even options like Prop Hunt and Zombies.

Tips for Starting Fortnite in 2025

Essential Tips for Starting Fortnite in 2025
Enable Preferred Item Slots Adjust the Aim Sensitivity Drop Hot for Fast Action... ...or Drop Safe to Avoid Early Fights Get the Best Loadout and Loot Watch the Storm Take Good Fights Talk to NPCs

1. Enable Preferred Item Slots (Settings)

Enable Preferred Item Slots to auto-sort loot into designated slots, as this will automatically sort loot into the player's selected slot.

This will save time on inventory management and looting, ensuring you can quickly switch to your Shotgun in intense gunfights instead of accidentally pulling out Chug Splashes.
Best Settings for Chapter 6

2. Adjust the Aim Sensitivity (Settings)

Everyone has a different preference on sensitivity, whether fast, slow, or somewhere in between.

Customize the settings to your liking, and try it out on a custom Aim Map or Sandbox mode before testing it in Battle Royale.
Best Controller Settings for Chapter 6

3a. Landing Spots: Drop Hot for Fast Action

High-risk, high-reward drops, often larger POIs, offer abundant loot but attract many players, leading to intense early-game fights.

Large POIs are perfect for players seeking fast-paced action, improving close-range combat skills, and sharpening quick decision-making.

Best Landing Spots (Chapter 6 Season 1)

3b. Landing Spots: Drop Safe to Avoid Early Fights

Low-risk, low-reward drops like smaller POIs or remote areas offer limited loot but are much safer. Be sure to still watch out for enemy gliders, as others may aim for the same drop!

Landing on smaller POIs are ideal for beginners and other players looking to avoid early fights, giving the squad more potential space to gather loot, and rotate to the zone in time.

4. Get the Best Loadout and Loot

To improve your odds, prioritize a long-range gun together with a close-range weapon, as well as movement items and shields when looting.

In Zero Build, barrier utility items such as the Port-A-Bunker and Shield Bubble Jr. will be highly valuable for players needing cover.
Best Loadout for Chapter 6

5. Watch the Storm

Stay alert to the Storm Timer below the mini-map, and check the full map every now and then to see where the zone will shrink to, as well as how many players and squads remain.

Doing this will allow you to avoid taking storm damage and get in a good position earlier!

6. Fight and Retreat Smart

Prioritize taking advantageous positions in encounters, such as getting into a high-ground position, or pushing an outnumbered target with the team.

Be wary of the smaller details like cover, the storm, positioning, or any numbers advantages on hand to calculate the next best move.

7. Talk to the NPCs

Besides talking to them for quests, you can avail of the services the talking NPCs can give you, such as weapons, heals, or an A.I. companion for your squad.

Character services are paid for with the Gold Bars found as loot throughout the island.

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