If you’ve been dropping into Fortnite lately, you might have noticed something new: Quints, a five-player squad mode that just went live alongside the South Park: Born in Chaos crossover. That’s right—Epic Games is finally letting five friends queue together in standard playlists. No more leaving someone out or switching around just to fit into a four-player squad.
How Quints Changes the Game
Quints keeps the classic Battle Royale formula intact, but adds an extra layer of strategy. Matches are still 100 players, but now you have five teammates to coordinate with. That extra player can make a huge difference—you can assign roles, cover flanks, or focus on building while someone else scouts or heals. Late-game circles? Pure chaos. Picture all five of you scrambling, reviving each other, building ramps, and shooting at the same time. It’s messy, thrilling, and honestly, one of the most fun ways I’ve played Fortnite in a while.
Strategy and Teamwork
With five players, squads can plan more carefully. You can defend objectives, secure high ground, or control areas more effectively. The mode rewards groups that communicate well—but even squads without voice chat can pull off surprising plays if everyone coordinates enough. Socially, it’s a win too: now families, friend groups, and content creators can all jump in together without swapping out members.
South Park Crossover Synergy
Quints launched alongside the South Park: Born in Chaos event, which includes Cartmanland, themed skins, Cheesy Poofs, and Kenny’s Respawn Token. The five-player format fits the main cast perfectly: Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, and Butters. It’s a clever move by Epic—combining themed content with a gameplay mechanic that naturally fits the crossover.
Quints is temporary for now, but early reactions suggest it could stick around. Epic is watching feedback closely, and if players embrace it, this mode might become a permanent feature, redefining squad gameplay in Fortnite.
So, grab your friends, drop into Quints, and experience the chaos yourself. Between Cartmanland antics and five-player coordination, this is one Fortnite mode you won’t want to miss.