How to play Fortnite Ballistic

Fortnite Ballistic has launched (Image via Epic Games)

Fortnite Ballistic is the latest game mode added to the popular title by Epic Games. It is a 5v5 tactical shooter, similar to Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant. Released as an early access game mode on December 11, 2024 (a day after the v33.10 major update), it peaked at over 300,000 concurrent players within a few hours of its launch.

This article will briefly cover the details about the new Fortnite game mode.

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Fortnite Ballistic game mode: Everything you need to know

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1) How to find Fortnite Ballistic

Fortnite Ballistic can be found at the home page (Image via Epic Games)

Finding this game mode in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 is pretty straightforward. Like the Classic Battle Royale and Reload modes, Fortnite Ballistic is featured on the game's home page. If you are unable to find it, simply click the search icon at the top left of the screen, type "Fortnite Ballistic", and hit enter.

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2) How to play

Playing Fortnite Ballistic (Image via Epic Games)

There are 10 players in a lobby, divided into two teams of five players each. One team starts as the Attackers, and the other as the Defenders.

All players start with 800 Credits (the in-game currency for this specific game mode) and a Ranger Pistol. The Attackers' objective is to plant the Rift Point Device at one of the two sites (A or B), and defend it until it detonates. Meanwhile, the Defenders must prevent the device from getting planted, and if they fail at that, they must defuse the planted item.

After six rounds, the Attackers and Defenders switch sides. The first team to win seven rounds wins the match. This game mode has both Unranked and Ranked matches to play. However, players should note that leaving an ongoing Ranked match would result in penalties.

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3) Tips for beginners

Ballistic is quite a difficult game mode, that requires more than just good aim and response time. It depends on team play and smart decision-making. Here are some tips to help players who are playing a tactical shooter for the first time:

Economy management: Spend the Credits wisely. The more you stay alive, the more currency you will have, which can be used to buy a strong weapon for you or your teammates.
Team coordination: You must communicate with your teammates, rather than going for eliminations or unnecessary aggressive pushes on your own.
Map awareness: It's crucial to learn the layout of A and B sites in tactical shooter games. Explore the map and try to memorize important locations. As of now, the mode has only one map named Skyline 10, but more are very likely to arrive soon.

FAQs

1) Can we currently play Fortnite Ballistic?

Answer: Yes, this game mode is already live in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1.

2) Are my skins supported in Fortnite Ballistic?

Answer: Yes, all the cosmetic items from your inventory can be used while playing this game mode.

3) Will there be a Fortnite Ballistic Battle Pass?

Answer: Epic Games has not mentioned anything regarding a Battle Pass dedicated to this game mode. However, considering that we now have separate Battle Passes for all the primary game modes, it is very likely that Ballistic will eventually have its own (when it's past the early access phase).

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Edited by Niladri Roy