The Fortnite Arena Duos mode is a fan-favorite that has long been requested to return. It was unfortunately vaulted, meaning players can no longer play it. However, with Winterfest 2020 on the horizon, rumors are swirling about a possible return. Here are the need-to-know answers on “Is Arena Duos coming back to Fortnite?”
Is Arena Duos coming back to Fortnite?
Fortnite fans have been requesting the return of Arena Duos for some time now, with petitions popping up and subreddits filling with nostalgia at the fun that was had. Up until now, developer Epic Games has stayed silent, refusing to give in to the increasing demand.
Arena Duos is coming back to Fortnite. According to a tweet from the official Fortnite Competitive account, the Arena Duos mode will return to the game once the @FNCompetitive account has hit a million Followers.
1M @FNCompetitive Followers = Duos Arena. No 🧢
— Fortnite Competitive (@FNCompetitive) October 27, 2020
At the time of writing, @FNCompetitive has now achieved one million Followers. This should mean Arena Duos is coming back to Fortnite.
When is Arena Duos coming back to Fortnite?
As for when exactly Arena Duos will make its return to Fortnite Battle Royale, it’s not clear. While the official account promised to bring it back, it never said when.
Arena Duos coming back to Fortnite for Winterfest 2020 makes the most sense.
The above is pure speculation, however. Epic Games will need to officially announce the return of the mode and a release date.
That’s good news for Fortnite Arena Duos fans! Here’s hoping those who prefer teams of two will get to play the mode very soon.
In other Fortnite news, the 2.91 update has rolled out, making some crucial stability changes to the game. Get caught up on the patch notes here. The 2.90 patch notes are also worth a read, as they detail a chunk of content that was added, as well as datamined info.
Unfortunately, what with iPhone users being stuck in a state of limbo, with Epic Games and Apple falling out, it’s unlikely that iOS players will get to experience Arena Duos.