How to play Fortnite Save the World – PvE mode explained

While battle royale used to be the main reason to play Fortnite, Save the World has become one of the most iconic game modes in recent years, with plenty of quests to complete if you’re tired of playing against other players. And with some V-Bucks to earn, it’s no surprise that it’s as popular as it is.

It’s a PvE mode where you’ll take on enemies called ‘Husks’, teaming up with other players to take down these monsters, defend bases, defeat bosses and rescue civilians. It’s a massive game mode with plenty of content, so if you want to get in on it all, we’ve put together a handy guide to tell you what you need to do.

How to play Save the World in Fortnite in 5 steps

Epic Games’ PvE mode is both very simple and somewhat confusing to play. Since it’s not one of Fortnite’s main modes, it’s left in the background a bit. Once you’ve teamed up with your friends or are ready to form a four-person team with other players, you can move on to the next step.

Here’s what you need to do to play Fortnite Save the World mode:

1. Launch Fortnite
2. When you’re in the main menu, scroll down to game modes 
3. Go to the ‘By Epic’ section
4. Swipe until you find Save the World
5. Select the game mode and enter it

Save the World mode isn’t available on mobile devices and Nintendo Switch. You can only fight zombie-like creatures on PC, Playstation, and Xbox. But don’t worry, you can play this mode with your friends thanks to cross-platform support. Additionally, the PvE game mode isn’t available on Xbox Cloud Gaming either.

If you haven’t played Fortnite Save the World mode yet, you’ll have to perform a small one-time download. After you activate the mode in the main menu, you will have to download it to your gaming system, so make sure you have extra space. Then you can get to fighting zombies and earning rewards.

Is Fortnite Save the World free?

Although Epic Games originally intended for Save the World to be free, you’ll have to spend some money to play this mode in 2024. The price for this mode varies depending on where you live, but you can find it out by checking the official website or after clicking on the game mode for the first time.

Right now, to play Save the World you need to purchase the Vinderman 2.0 Pack in the Special Items & Bundles section of Fortnite’s Item Shop. This costs £13.99/$18.49 and in addition to Save the World access, it includes the Dr. Vinderbot skin and LEGO variant, BlueGo back bling, a Flask Bashers harvesting tool and a set of Dr. Vinderbot Challenges in Save the World that provide rewards of up to 1,500 V-Bucks.

After making the necessary purchases and installing the game mode, you will be able to access Fortnite Save the World from the main menu. Furthermore, you can add this game mode to your favorites for easy access.

That’s all we shared about how to play Save the World in Fortnite for now. You’ll love this mode where you collect resources, cooperate, and eliminate the enemies that rush at you (did someone say Left 4 Dead?), far from the classic battle royale experience. Complete missions either solo (with AI-controlled teammates) or with a squad. Bolster your defenses to keep husks out and secure blueprints to create weapons.

If you find Save the World too stressful, you should try out LEGO Fortnite. This is another PvE mode in Fortnite, yet it’s much easier to play. Sandbox mode makes it simple to construct the structures of your dreams.

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A squad of friends makes Save the World easier

Instead of finding strangers, convince your friends to tag along to make short work of objectives and enemies.

What makes Fortnite Save the World special?

Fortnite Save the World was in an early access phase for a few years. However, its development was slowed down after the Battle Royale mode became successful. Despite this, many gamers from all around the world love to play the PvE mode. And yes, XP (experience points) from this mode counts towards your battle royale experience.

In this mode, you’ll be able to craft weapons and traps to take husks down. Furthermore, you’ll be able to use cosmetics that you already have in your Fortnite account. You can choose different types of heroes, such as Ninja or Soldier, and they all have special abilities and perks. For example, Constructors are amazing at making strong structures, while Outlanders can easily harvest resources. Soldiers are a great class that’s good at both firepower and support while Ninjas prefer sneak melee attacks.

The Save The World zones that have Storm Shield missions in Fortnite are Stonewood, Plankerton, Canny Valley, and Twine Peaks. These help you increase your shield’s energy. Other missions grant useful boosts like Mimic Missions that offer good loot for killing mimics. These quests build the game’s lore just as much as other Fortnite modes like battle royale.

That covers how to play Save The World in Fortnite. Throughout your journey, you will collect many weapons schematics that allow you to craft stronger weapons. You’ll also open treasure chests and complete side quests that award you with extra loot. If you ever get bored, feel free to experiment with different classes and heroes, and also make sure to attend limited-time events.

How to play Fortnite Save the World – FAQ

How much does Fortnite Save the World cost?

Unlike Fortnite Battle Royale, the PvE mode is not free. The price of Fortnite Save the World varies depending on the pack you choose to purchase. As of 2024, the PvE game mode is available for only £13.99/$18.99, and you can purchase it from the Item Shop.

Can I earn free Fortnite V-Bucks from Save the World?

Once you purchase a quest pack that has Fortnite Save the World, you’ll be able to earn free V-Bucks from it. However, you cannot earn free V-Bucks from quests or daily missions, as these are only available to founders.

Is it possible to buy a founder edition of Fortnite Save the World in 2024?

Unfortunately, you can no longer purchase the founder’s pack of Fortnite Save the World. This edition was obtainable in the first few years but is no longer available.