Fortnite might be about to change how you squad up, with rumors swirling about a new 6-player squad mode in the works. This could shake things up by letting you bring more friends along for the ride on the island, imagine the chaos and fun!
Since its launch in 2017, Fortnite has continually added fresh content and modes to keep players engaged. Recently, it brought back the fan-favorite “Close Counters LTM” and introduced intriguing gameplay with the Superman update. Now, it looks like Epic Games might be pushing the boundaries again by increasing squad sizes from 4 to 6 players.
A Bigger Squad Means More Friends and Bigger Battles?
The scoop comes from well-known leaker ShiinaBR, who shared on X that an update is in the works featuring a 6-player squad mode. Unfortunately, details are scarce, as there’s no info on whether it will be a limited-time or permanent offer, nor when it might launch. So, take this with a grain of salt for now.
Fortnite appears to be working on 6-player squad modes 👀
(via @Loolo_WRLD & @BeastFNCreative) pic.twitter.com/UT6comB2fX
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) July 16, 2025
Adding two extra squad members could totally change the game’s dynamics. Could we see larger lobbies or even a fresh map designed to fit bigger teams? That’s a big maybe, but it’s interesting to think about how this might reshape squad play. Yikes, managing 6 players might get wild!
Meanwhile, Epic isn’t just tinkering with squads; they recently cracked down on a Fortnite cheat seller and a DDoS attacker, keeping the game’s competitive spirit alive. Plus, Fortnite Blitz is getting a new map soon, adding more reasons to jump back in.
