How to play Ranked Solo Zero Build in Fortnite

How to play Ranked Solo Zero Build in Fortnite
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Coleman Hamstead

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27th Sep 2023 17:24

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Back by popular demand, Ranked Solo Zero Build is now available in Fortnite. However, depending on where you reside, this competitive Fortnite playlist might only be playable at certain hours of the day. See how you fare as a lone wolf in the free-to-play battle royale from Epic Games by playing Ranked Solo Zero Build.

How can you play Ranked Solo Zero Build in Fortnite?

To play Ranked Solo Zero Build in Fortnite, browse the Discover tab and select Zero Build - Battle Royale by Epic. After that, toggle on Ranked and ensure you're searching Solos. Alternatively, you can find Ranked Zero Build by Epic in the Discover tab and skip the extra steps.

Selecting Ranked Solo Zero Build in Fortnite
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Why can't you find Ranked Solo Zero Build in Fortnite?

A promotional image for Ranked Solo Zero Build in Fortnite
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In an effort to prioritise matchmaking health and make sure queue times don't extend too long, Ranked Solo Zero Build is only available at certain hours of the day in some matchmaking regions. If you don't see Ranked Solo Zero Build, it might be temporarily disabled.

Below are the times when Ranked Solo Zero Build will be enabled in Fortnite:

NA-East

  • All hours of the week

NA-Central

  • All week: 3pm - 7am UTC (4pm - 8am BST)

NA-West

  • All week: 3pm - 8am UTC (4pm - 9am BST)

Europe

  • All hours of the week

Oceania

  • Monday - Friday: 4am - 11am UTC (5am -12pm BST)
  • Saturday - Sunday: 1am - 12pm UTC (2am - 1pm BST)

Brazil

  • Monday - Friday: 4pm - 3am UTC (5pm - 4am BST)
  • Saturday - Sunday: 3pm - 4am UTC (4pm - 5am BST)

Asia

  • Monday - Friday: 2am - 3pm UTC (3am - 4pm BST)
  • Saturday - Sunday: 2am - 4pm UTC (3am - 5pm BST)

Middle East

Can you play Duos, Trios, or Squads in Ranked Zero Build in Fortnite?

A promotional image for Zero Build in Fortnite
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If Solos isn't available, you can always play Ranked Duo Zero Build. However, Trios and Squads is not an option in Ranked Zero Build. You can play Squads in Ranked Battle Royale, while Trios is no longer available in Ranked altogether.

Finally, lone wolves that don't like building have a place to really test their skills, thanks to Fortnite Zero Build. Take note of when Ranked Solo Zero Build is available in your region, and hop in, climb the ranks, and earn rewards! 

Keep reading GGRecon for Fortnite tips, like how to win Fortnite matches and earn Victory Royales

Coleman Hamstead
About the author
Coleman Hamstead
Coleman is a freelance journalist at GGRecon. While gaming has always been his passion, it wasn’t until he worked as a Sports Journalist at the Community College of Baltimore County that he found his enthusiasm for writing. In the time since Coleman has had his work featured in publications such as The Washington Post/Launcher and ESTNN. Coleman is a graduate of Towson University with a degree in Sport Management and Business Administration.
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