Fortnite Battle Lab explained: Map code & key details
Here's how to play Battle Lab in Fortnite.
If you’ve come across the term Fortnite Battle Lab when playing the game or looking into it further, you might well have seen that the mode is no longer in the game as of Chapter 4 Season 1.
The mode was removed to make way for the Unreal Editor, and to place a greater emphasis on Fortnite Creative – which allows players to create similar enough experiences to Battle Lab.
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While Battle Lab is no longer a mode in the crossover-heavy battle royale, there is a way to access something very similar, thanks to Creative.
Read on to find out what Battle Lab in Fortnite is/was and how to access the mode today.
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What is Battle Lab in Fortnite?
Fortnite Battle Lab was a separate mode with unique items and weapons that weren’t found in battle royale, and allowed players to explore the freely - perfect for learning about the war zone without other players killing you all the time.
You could play Battle Lab alone, with friends, or anyone else online with 16 total players.
Essentially, the mode allowed you to try things out, check out the map without the stress of getting jumped (which was great for learning new strategies) and have some creative fun/leisure time.
The mode was removed back in June 2022 and is showing no signs of coming back, with the Unreal Editor and Fortnite Creative mode taking its place. Thanks to Creative, though, there’s a way to play an unofficial version of Battle Lab in Fortnite once more!
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How to access Battle Lab in Fortnite
You can play Battle Lab in Fortnite by playing Battle Lab 2.0, created by Fortnite player grpro in Creative mode.
Simply head to the Fortnite Creative website to find Battle Lab 2.0 and add the island to your playlist before jumping into the game to play it.
Follow these steps to play Battle Lab 2.0 in Fortnite:
- Find it on the official Fortnite website
- Sign in with your Epic Games account
- Click on Add to Playlist
- Head onto Fortnite and go on Discover by changing game modes in the Lobby
- Choose to play on Battle Lab 2.0
Alternatively, you can find Battle Lab 2.0 in-game by using its map code 8463-3496-9977 on the Island Code tab.
That’s all there is to it. If you’ve been feeling nostalgic for some Battle Lab fun or are curious to see what all the fuss is about for the removed classic mode, it’s time to check out grpro’s Battle Lab 2.0!
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Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).
