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Fortnite news and guides, Epic Games' genre-defining battle royale and metaverse platform.
About Fortnite
Fortnite is Epic Games' free-to-play online game, best known for its Battle Royale mode in which up to 100 players compete to be the last one standing on a shrinking map. Launched in 2017, Fortnite Battle Royale became a global cultural phenomenon, credited with popularizing the battle royale genre and the broader free-to-play, cosmetic-driven business model across the industry.
Beyond Battle Royale, Fortnite has expanded into a wider creative platform hosting user-generated game modes, large-scale in-game concerts and events, and frequent crossovers with major entertainment franchises, positioning itself as much as a social space as a traditional game.
History
2017
Fortnite Battle Royale launches
Epic Games releases the free Battle Royale mode, which rapidly overtakes the original Save the World game in popularity.
2018–2020
Cultural peak
Fortnite becomes a mainstream cultural phenomenon, hosting celebrity collaborations, dance crazes, and massive in-game concerts, including a widely covered Travis Scott event.
2020–present
Platform expansion
Epic expands Fortnite into a broader creative platform, including user-generated content tools and frequent crossovers with major entertainment and gaming franchises.
Key People
Tim Sweeney
Founder and CEO of Epic Games
Donald Mustard
Former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games, key creative lead on Fortnite
Key Fortnite Milestones
| Milestone | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite Battle Royale launch | 2017 | Popularized the modern battle royale genre |
| Travis Scott 'Astronomical' event | 2020 | A landmark in-game concert watched by millions of players |
| Fortnite Creative / UEFN | 2023 | Expanded tools letting players build their own games within Fortnite |
Financials
How It Compares
| Compared To | Key Difference |
|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Warzone | Fortnite distinguishes itself with building mechanics and a cartoonish, crossover-heavy art style, while Warzone leans on Call of Duty's realistic military shooting. |
| Roblox | Both platforms have expanded well beyond their original game into user-generated content ecosystems and branded virtual events, though Fortnite retains a more centrally-produced core game. |
Trivia & Fan Culture
Started as a co-op survival game
Fortnite originally launched in 2017 as a cooperative zombie-survival building game; the free-to-play Battle Royale mode, added later that year, became the franchise's defining format.
Hosted major in-game concerts
Fortnite has hosted large-scale virtual concerts and events with major music artists, drawing millions of simultaneous live viewers inside the game.
A legal fight with Apple
Epic Games' 2020 lawsuit against Apple over App Store payment policies, triggered by a Fortnite update, became a landmark case in mobile app-store antitrust litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fortnite free to play?
Yes, Fortnite is free to play, with revenue generated primarily through optional cosmetic items and a seasonal Battle Pass.
What platforms is Fortnite available on?
Fortnite is available across most major consoles, PC, and mobile devices, with cross-platform play supported between them.
Is Fortnite free to play?
Yes, Fortnite's core game modes are free to play, with revenue generated through optional cosmetic purchases and the Battle Pass.
Who makes Fortnite?
Epic Games, founded by Tim Sweeney, develops and publishes Fortnite.
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