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What is the number of modes directly created and managed by Epic Games and its subsidiaries?
What is the number of modes directly created and managed by Epic Games and its subsidiaries?
What is the name of the mode where players have complete freedom to spawn items from Battle Royale on a personal island?
What is the name of the mode where players have complete freedom to spawn items from Battle Royale on a personal island?
What is the name of the in-game currency in Fortnite?
What is the name of the in-game currency in Fortnite?
Which mode is not free-to-play in Fortnite?
Which mode is not free-to-play in Fortnite?
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What is the platform compatibility feature in Fortnite?
What is the platform compatibility feature in Fortnite?
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What is the year when Epic Games started developing Fortnite?
What is the year when Epic Games started developing Fortnite?
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Why did the development of Fortnite slow down?
Why did the development of Fortnite slow down?
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Which Chinese company helped Epic Games with Fortnite?
Which Chinese company helped Epic Games with Fortnite?
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What is the name of the game developed by Epic Games and released in 2017?
What is the name of the game developed by Epic Games and released in 2017?
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How many players can fight in Fortnite Battle Royale?
How many players can fight in Fortnite Battle Royale?
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What is Fortnite: Save the World?
What is Fortnite: Save the World?
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When was Fortnite Creative released?
When was Fortnite Creative released?
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How many players did Fortnite Battle Royale draw in less than a year?
How many players did Fortnite Battle Royale draw in less than a year?
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What is the total gross revenue of Fortnite up until December 2019?
What is the total gross revenue of Fortnite up until December 2019?
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On which platform is Save the World available?
On which platform is Save the World available?
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What is the name of the game mode where players are given complete freedom to create worlds and battle arenas?
What is the name of the game mode where players are given complete freedom to create worlds and battle arenas?
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Study Notes
Fortnite Overview
- Fortnite is an online video game and game platform developed by Epic Games and released in 2017.
- It has six distinct game mode versions: Fortnite Battle Royale, Fortnite: Save the World, Fortnite Creative, Lego Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival.
Game Modes
- Fortnite Battle Royale: a free-to-play battle royale game where up to 100 players fight to be the last person standing.
- Fortnite: Save the World: a cooperative hybrid tower defense-shooter and survival game where up to four players fight off zombie-like creatures and defend objects.
- Fortnite Creative: a mode where players have complete freedom to create worlds and battle arenas.
- Lego Fortnite: an open-world survival game.
- Rocket Racing: a racing game.
- Fortnite Festival: a rhythm game.
Release and Platforms
- Fortnite Battle Royale and Save the World were released in 2017 as early access titles.
- Fortnite Creative was released on December 6, 2018.
- The game is available on macOS, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch.
- It also launched with the release of the ninth-generation PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Success and Revenue
- Fortnite Battle Royale became an overwhelming success and a cultural phenomenon, drawing more than 125 million players in less than a year.
- It earned hundreds of millions of dollars per month.
- Fortnite generated $9 billion in gross revenue up until December 2019.
- It has been listed among the greatest games of all time.
Monetization
- The game is monetized through the use of V-Bucks, an in-game currency that can be purchased with real-world funds or earned through completing missions and achievements.
- V-Bucks can be used to buy cosmetic items or the game's battle pass.
Development History
- Fortnite began as an internal game jam at Epic Games around 2011 after the publishing of Gears of War 3.
- Development slowed due to issues such as switching from Unreal Engine 3 to Unreal Engine 4, a deeper role-playing game approach, and a switch of art style.
- Epic Games brought in Chinese publisher Tencent to help with the game's development, leading to a change in the company's leadership.
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