Game Modes

There are several available **game modes** in Super Animal Royale. The main game mode is the Animal Royale game mode. Other game modes, such as S.A.W. vs Rebellion, The Bwoking Dead and Mystery Mode are rotating limited time game modes. In almost every game mode (except Private Matches), if there are not enough players for a full 64 player match, at the 15 second mark in the pre-game lobby, the game will fill the remaining empty spots with Bots for players to play against. Players are not able to be on the same squad as a bot. If players enable the "Fill" option in team game modes (such as Duos, Squads, or the limited time modes), any empty slots in the squad will be filled by a random player.

On the Xbox, PS4/PS5 and Switch versions, cross-platform play is disabled by default. Players may enable it by checking the "Cross play" option in the select mode menu.

## Animal Royale Modes

Animal Royale refers to the standard battle royale mode where all Super Animals land around the island for an all-out war. This mode is available in the Solos, Duos, and Squads team sizes. The last animal or squad standing is the winner!

In the Duos and Squads modes, the following features apply:

* Players can form a Party to invite others to play together.
* Emotes used while in the main menu lobby will be seen to other players.
* If the "Fill" option is enabled, teams searching for a match may be merged with other random teams during the pre-game lobby.
* Kills only count towards each player's personal kill counter and award no XP to other squad members.
* Upon dying, other team members can be spectated.
* Waiting for all squadmates to die or the match to finish is a requirement to earn match rewards.
* Animals enter a 'Downed' state when their initial health is depleted & one or more squadmate(s) are still not downed or dead. They can be revived by any living teammate.
* Teaming with other squads by any means is NOT allowed, and is a reportable offense for Super Animal Mods to review.

### Solo

The player vs. 63 other Super animals. This is the Free For All game mode for Super Animal Royale. Teaming by any means, is NOT allowed in this game mode, and is a reportable offense for Super Animal Mods to review.

### Duos

The player and a teammate vs. 31 other teams of 2. If an animal's duo partner dies, they can still win the match if the surviving partner is the last one standing.

### Squads

The player with three other teammates vs. 15 other squads. If an animal's squadmate dies, they can still win the match if their squad is the last one standing.

## Limited Time Modes

Some rotating game modes that are only available for a limited time. These modes are commonly known as Limited Time Modes (LTMs). As of Version 1.4, the S.A.W. vs Rebellion and Bwoking Dead LTMs are rotating weekly.

### Mystery Mode

*Main article: Mystery Mode*

Squads based game mode with a randomized riff different each game! In every game, you have a chance to get one of the 7 following game modes;

1. **Bananarama** - Gun bullets are bananas, bananas spawn more frequently, grenades/skunk bombs are banished, and every time it rains it'll be banan rain.
2. **Wild West** - Player's super animal wears a cowboy hat and weapons are limited to magnums, hunting rifles and bananas. Specific to this mode, magnums and hunting rifles are available in every different rarity tier including epic and legendary!
3. **Shotguns & Snipers** - Only shotguns and snipers will spawn, but they can be found in every rarity tier in this mode.
4. **Super Slow Bullets** - All weapons shoot with 50% bullet speed.
5. **Super Fast Bullets** - All weapons shoot with 200% bullet speed.
6. **Handguns Only** - Only pistols, dual pistols, silenced pistols, magnums and deagles will spawn.
7. **One Hit Kill** - Every weapon kills in a single shot. Armor, grenades and skunk bombs are disabled and skunk gas speed and warning times are 20% faster.

### The Bwoking Dead

*Main article: The Bwoking Dead*

A squad based game mode where 40 survivors (A total of 10 squads) work together to try and escape the island while an infection known as the Cluckles spreads across the island. Survivors must try not to be infected by the Cluckles before rescue arrives. At the end of the game, any survivors in the evacuation zone will be rescued and win. If an animal is infected by the Cluckles, they turn into Zombie Joes, who must use their super speed and sensory skills to try to infect every last survivor before they escape the island.

### S.A.W. vs Rebellion: Control Point Mode

*Main article: S.A.W. vs Rebellion*

A unique squads based, 24 vs. 24 game mode where players are split into S.A.W. (Super Animal World) Security forces or S.A.S.R. (Super Animal Super Rebellion) forces. The objective of this game mode is for teams to control the most control points until their enemy's reinforcement points runs out. The team that retains the most reinforcement points wins, the team that loses all their reinforcement points, loses. A new class based system is introduced with five classes to choose from; Scout, Medic, Assault, Sniper and Heavy, each with their strengths and weaknesses. Player's are able to rank up their classes by killing enemy players and healing teammates. Players fight in one of 8 condensed maps to claim victory for their faction. Similarly to The Bwoking Dead game mode, player's respawn in this game mode.

## Private Matches

*Main article: Guides/Private Matches*

Currently in a Beta testing stage. This mode is not accessible to all players, and is reserved for Super Animal Royale Discord events. The host has free control over what mode players will play, and can set limitations with weapons, vehicles, and other game elements. Players are able to join this mode only if the host of an event provides them with an access code to enter the match. If you'd like to host a Super Animal Royale event, you need to join the *Official Super Animal Royale Discord server* here, navigate to the *#events* channel, look in the pinned message and fill out the form in the pinned message. (direct link to message here)

## Retired Game Modes

Game modes that have been reworked or otherwise removed from the game.

### S.A.W vs Rebellion Legacy

*Main article: S.A.W. vs Rebellion/Legacy*
A 32 vs. 32 team based deathmatch/capture the flag squads based game mode. Players are put on a team of 32 people, (bots are included in player's teams, but never their squad) but are in a squad of four people. The goal of this game mode is to either eliminate all enemies, or successfully hold 3 out of 4 of the flags around the island for a set amount of time. Once either of these conditions have been met, the players on that team will win the match. The player's hat cosmetic will always either be a S.A.W Helmet or a Rebellion Helmet depending on what team the player is on. If a player's squad gets eliminated, they will be able to collect their rewards for the match and leave. This game mode was retired with the Version 1.4 update changing the game mode entirely. See S.A.W. vs Rebellion for more information.