One of the unique game mechanics of Fortnite that separates it from other Battle Royale games is the ability to “Build” structures that can aid players during a plethora of situations, but more importantly, in fights.
Building in Fortnite is a complicated mechanic that even the top players have had difficulty mastering, and as a result, players who are new to the game are anything but fond of it. The developers craftily introduced a “Simple Build” system to promote this feature, where players will be offered certain pre-built structures, and they can use them without having to manually put them together, but it was met with mixed reactions.
If you are a new player and want to experiment with this or simply find the Classic to be too much to handle during fights, then Epic has a way to toggle it on or off.
How to toggle Simple Build
Follow the steps mentioned below:
- Click Apply to save
- Open Fortnite
- Click your Profile image (top right)
- Select Settings
- Click Game Settings (controller icon)
- Go to Building
- Toggle Simple Build on or off
Simple Build has been a neat feature that has attracted not only new players but also seasoned veterans. Sometimes it is useful, given that the pre-built structures save time in critical situations, and on the other hand, the Simple Build, which takes away the freedom to craft according to the situation, may not always be of interest to players.
Some find it useful, while others find it limiting. The only way to determine which is the right path forward for you is to try out both and settle on one. If you are a casual player and do not like more complicated mechanics, then Simple Build might just be what you need. If you are looking to go pro and squeeze out every small drop from the mechanics, then Classic would be the ideal choice.