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In which game mode do players fight to be the last person standing?
In which game mode do players fight to be the last person standing?
Which platform was Fortnite Creative released for on December 6, 2018?
Which platform was Fortnite Creative released for on December 6, 2018?
How much revenue did Fortnite as a whole generate up until December 2019?
How much revenue did Fortnite as a whole generate up until December 2019?
On which platforms was Fortnite Battle Royale and Creative released?
On which platforms was Fortnite Battle Royale and Creative released?
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When did Fortnite Creative mode launch?
When did Fortnite Creative mode launch?
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How many players had played Fortnite Battle Royale within two weeks of release?
How many players had played Fortnite Battle Royale within two weeks of release?
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What was the estimated total revenue for Fortnite in 2018?
What was the estimated total revenue for Fortnite in 2018?
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Which event broke viewership records for Twitch?
Which event broke viewership records for Twitch?
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What has been a growing concern over Fortnite Battle Royale?
What has been a growing concern over Fortnite Battle Royale?
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What did the success of Fortnite Battle Royale lead Epic Games to do?
What did the success of Fortnite Battle Royale lead Epic Games to do?
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Which platform did Fortnite Battle Royale expand to, not supported by Save the World?
Which platform did Fortnite Battle Royale expand to, not supported by Save the World?
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What did players initially need to purchase to receive their own island in Fortnite Creative mode?
What did players initially need to purchase to receive their own island in Fortnite Creative mode?
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What are the three game modes offered in Fortnite?
What are the three game modes offered in Fortnite?
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What is the in-game currency used in Fortnite?
What is the in-game currency used in Fortnite?
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When did Fortnite Battle Royale gain over 10 million players?
When did Fortnite Battle Royale gain over 10 million players?
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What prompted Epic to develop a battle royale mode within Fortnite?
What prompted Epic to develop a battle royale mode within Fortnite?
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What was the original concept that led to the development of Fortnite?
What was the original concept that led to the development of Fortnite?
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When was Save the World released as a premium title?
When was Save the World released as a premium title?
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What does Battle Royale involve?
What does Battle Royale involve?
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How is Creative mode described?
How is Creative mode described?
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What led to the release of Fortnite Battle Royale as a separate free game?
What led to the release of Fortnite Battle Royale as a separate free game?
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How is Save the World distinguished?
How is Save the World distinguished?
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What is the primary activity in Save the World?
What is the primary activity in Save the World?
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How is Fortnite monetized?
How is Fortnite monetized?
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Study Notes
Fortnite Game Modes and Development Overview
- Fortnite offers three game modes: Save the World, a cooperative player-versus-environment game; Battle Royale, a player-versus-player game for up to 100 players; and Creative, a sandbox game mode for creating custom games.
- In Save the World, players collect resources, save survivors, and defend equipment to push back the storm while being awarded in-game items through missions.
- Battle Royale involves players airdropping onto a map, scavenging for weapons and resources, and battling to be the last player, duo, or squad remaining as the safe area shrinks due to an incoming toxic storm.
- Creative mode allows players to create custom games and structures by using materials collected through the game.
- The game is monetized through V-Bucks, an in-game currency that can be purchased with real-world funds or earned through completing missions and achievements.
- Fortnite began as a concept from an internal game jam at Epic Games around 2011, merging construction game and shooter game genres.
- Development of Fortnite faced challenges including switching game engines and art style, and adapting to a games as a service model.
- Fortnite was released as a paid early access title in July 2017, with plans to become free-to-play in 2019, while Save the World was distinguished as the player-versus-environment mode.
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' success prompted Epic to develop a battle royale mode within Fortnite, leading to the release of Fortnite Battle Royale as a separate free game supported by microtransactions.
- Fortnite Battle Royale gained over 10 million players in its first two weeks of release, leading to the formation of separate development teams for Battle Royale and Save the World.
- Save the World was released as a premium title, coming out of early access on June 29, 2020.
- Tencent's involvement in Epic Games led to a change in the game's development approach and the departure of key executives, including Cliff Bleszinski.
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Test your knowledge of Fortnite game modes and development with this quiz! Explore the different game modes, the concept's origins, challenges faced during development, in-game currency, and the game's transition from paid to free-to-play.