Last Updated: 2025-09-23
With the launch of Season 8, we added a new feature called Playstyles.
Playstyles are designed to make it easier for players, particularly those just starting out to quickly jump into the action with ready-made loadouts. By grouping weapons, gadgets, and specializations into cohesive sets, Playstyles provide a straightforward way to experience different roles without needing to build everything from the ground up.
Playstyles are 10 pre-built Contestant templates. Each Playstyle bundles together three core components:
A Specialization
A Weapon
Two Gadgets
Here are a few of the 10 different Playstyles you’ll find in-game:
| Playstyle | Build Type | Loadout Highlights | Role / Purpose |
| Scout | Light | Grapple Hook, SR-84 Sniper Rifle, Sonar Grenades, Thermal Bore | Specializes in tracking opponents and long-distance combat. Ideal for Contestants who prefer staying on the move and keeping enemies in sight |
| Hacker | Medium | Dematerializer, FAMAS, Data Reshaper, Zipline, Pyro Grenade | Specializes in breaching and disabling enemy defenses and fortifications. Ideal for Contestants who like to rewrite the rules and the terrain |
| Demolisher | Heavy | Charge ’N’ Slam, M134 Minigun, RPG-7, Explosive Mine, Pyro Grenade | Specializes in high-impact destruction made to disrupt and distract. Ideal for Contestants who believe chaos is best served loud, messy, and broadcasted. |
If you have played before Season 8:
Any core items (Specialization / main weapon / gadgets) you already own for a given Playstyle will immediately unlock the remainder of that Playstyle’s core items.
If you do not own any of the core items for a Playstyle, you’ll need to use a Playstyle Token to unlock it.
Playstyles were introduced to:
Reduce complexity for new players, letting you jump directly into the action with pre-made loadouts without having to unlock individual items first and crafting your own loadout.
Help players better understand role types (e.g. offensive, defensive, support) via thematic templates.
Preserve depth and customization. Once unlocked, you’re still free to swap in items, weapons, and gadgets as you unlock more.
Try out different Playstyles early to see what alines with your playstyle or what type of roles you enjoy.
Don’t worry about “locking in” a Playstyle permanently, you can experiment and change as you unlock more content.
Use your Playstyle Tokens wisely to unlock ones that either help you improve or fit the modes/maps you like.
| Playstyle | Build Type | Role / Purpose |
| Scout | Light | Specializes in tracking opponents and long-distance combat. Ideal for Contestants who prefer staying on the move and keeping enemies in sight. |
| Assassin | Light | Specializes in cloaking and close-range combat. Ideal for Contestants who rely on stealth to get in close and catch enemies off guard. |
| Duelist | Light | Specializes in hit-and-run tactics and disabling opponents. Ideal for Contestants who prefer quick engagements and disrupting their opponents. |
| Medic | Medium | Specializes in supporting their team with healing and mobility. Ideal for Contestants who heal like a hero, move like a menace. |
| Hacker | Medium | Specializes in breaching and disabling enemy defenses and fortifications. Ideal for Contestants who like to rewrite the rules and the terrain. |
| Engineer | Medium | Specializes in defense and hindering enemy advances. Ideal for Contestants who enjoy turning the Arena into a carefully curated nightmare. |
| Demolisher | Heavy | Specializes in high-impact destruction made to disrupt and distract. Ideal for Contestants who believe chaos is best served loud, messy, and broadcasted. |
| Guardian | Heavy | Specializes in protection and team support through shields and healing. Ideal for Contestants who bring a shield to a gunfight and win anyway. |
| Enforcer | Heavy | Specializes in restricting and manipulating enemy movement. Ideal for Contestants who lock down space, pace, and any opponent in their way. |
| Strategist | Heavy | Specializes in fortification and manipulating the environment. Ideal for Contestants who like to dictate movement through strategic terrain control. |