https://www.techradar.com/news/fortnites-playground-mode-is-going-dark-for-now > Fortnite developer Epic has announced the temporary closure of the game’s sandbox mode, Playground, to take place on July 12. > Allowing players to test out the game’s controls and building mechanics in a less pressured environment, the new 4-player Playground mode has already fostered a budding crafting community, and offers a more casual experience than the game’s hyper-competitive Battle Royale mode – in which 100 players battle to be the last one standing.