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A Fortnite leak points toward a new Limited Time Mode (LTM) called “Party Crashers,” which introduces a controversial betrayal mechanic into the popular battle royale game. Slated for release on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Zero Build mode reportedly encourages players to form and break temporary alliances using proximity voice chat to gain an advantage and secure loot.
What is Party Crashers?
The core of the mode revolves around forming mid-match alliances with nearby enemies, only to betray them for resources or eliminations. The reported tagline for the mode is “Make Friends Break Friends”.
The LTM will use the Zero Build gameplay style on the standard Battle Royale map, requiring players to rely on strategy and their temporary alliances rather than building skills.
A significant feature of the LTM is the mandatory use of proximity voice chat, with settings defaulting to “Everybody”. This forces players to communicate with nearby allies and enemies, making ambushes more effective and secrets harder to keep.
Betray Gameplay and Rewards
- Cooperative objectives: Party Crashers introduces “group-locked” chests and supply drops that require cooperative conditions to open. This creates a high-risk, high-reward situation where players must decide whether to share the loot or betray their temporary partner.
- Free cosmetics: A free skin, the Evie X skin, is reportedly obtainable by completing special quests within the Party Crashers mode. This offers an added incentive for players to engage with the LTM’s unique mechanics.
The Risk vs. Reward Debate
Many fans see the mode as a fresh and unpredictable take on the Fortnite formula, promising memorable moments and shaking up the typical competitive landscape. Others have voiced concerns about the potential for toxicity, particularly for casual players or social squads who prefer cooperative gameplay. The betrayal mechanic could frustrate players and cause burnout, though Epic designed it as a temporary LTM.
Is Betray Leak Credible?
Several prominent leakers and data miners (Loolo_WRLD, NearbyLeaks), have publicized details about the Party Crashers LTM. However, as with all unofficial leaks, the information should be treated as speculative until confirmed by Epic Games. The release is timed ahead of the game’s annual Fortnitemares event, potentially serving as a seasonal prelude.
