Fortnite
Fortnite is an online video game produced by Epic Games and launched in 2017. It has three different versions: Fortnite Battle Royale, where up to 100 players compete to be the last one standing; Fortnite: Save the World, a cooperative game where up to four players fight off zombie-like creatures and build defenses; and Fortnite Creative, where players can create their own worlds and battle areas. Save the World and Battle Royale began as early access games in 2017, while Creative was released on December 6, 2018.
Fortnite Battle Royale has become so popular that in less than a year it has attracted more than 125 million players and is generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each month. As of December 2019, Fortnite as a whole has generated $9 billion in revenue.
You can play Save the World on macOS, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One. Battle Royale and Creative are available on those platforms, as well as Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. The game also launched with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Battle Pass Skins
The upcoming season of Fortnite has been getting a lot of attention as it prepares to delve into Greek mythology. Leaks have revealed that this season’s Battle Pass will feature skins inspired by famous Greek gods and creatures.
The leaked skins include Zeus, Cerberus, Hades, Aphrodite, Poseidon, Medusa, Artemis, Ares, and Odyssey. Medusa may have two different styles, one of which may be more snake-like. Interestingly, the Odyssey skin appears to be a reward for ranked play and can be obtained for free.
Epic Games has begun teasing these skins on social media platforms. While it’s exciting to get a glimpse at what’s to come, it’s a bit disappointing that the Battle Pass has been leaked before the official reveal. However, Epic Games has been showing off each Battle Pass God with constellation images, which has added to the hype.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 will begin on March 8, with these exciting new Greek mythology-themed skins set to arrive. Players are eagerly anticipating the start of the new season as they battle as legendary gods and creatures.
Fortnite Game Modes and Development
Fortnite offers three different game modes, each featuring similar graphics, art assets, and mechanics. “Save the World” is a cooperative player-versus-environment mode where four players work together to achieve a common goal, battling zombie-like husks in a post-apocalyptic world. “Battle Royale” is a player-versus-player mode where up to 100 participants compete to be the last player or team standing.
As the storm approaches, the map shrinks and the difficulty of the player’s encounters increases. “Creative” mode is a sandbox mode that gives players the freedom to create various games on their own island. Players can search for resources and build buildings in all modes. While Battle Royale and Creative modes are free to play, “Save the World” is a paid game.
The game monetizes through V-Bucks, an in-game currency that can be used to purchase cosmetic items and battle passes. Development of Fortnite began as an internal game jam in 2011 and blends the building and shooter genres. The game’s release marked a shift to a games-as-a-service model, with Save the World becoming a paid game in June 2020.
The Battle Royale mode was developed following the success of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and quickly became so popular that each mode had its own development team. The Creative mode, introduced in 2018, allows players to build and customize their own island.
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Fortnite Overview
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Fortnite |
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Survival, Battle Royale, Sandbox |
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Developers |
Epic Games |
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Epic Games |
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macOS, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Android, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
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First release |
Fortnite: Save the World (July 25, 2017 – Early Access) |
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