Why is Fortnite the biggest game in the world?
Fortnite is one of the most revolutionary games to hit our screens. This third-person shooter pioneered the growing popularity of battle royale games in which one winner comes out of many.
But these are just some of the reasons why Fortnite is one of the best games of all time. So… here are 10 more!
Unlike most AAA games, Fortnite is completely free to play, which means anyone can jump in and start playing at any time.
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2. Celebrities love it
Since the hype around Fornite Battle Royal has risen, many celebrities have also fallen in love with playing it. Fans of the game include Drake, Neymar and Travis Scott, who recently gave a gig at the game.
Fortnite Battle Royale
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3. Graphics are fun and colorful.
Unlike most modern games, Fortnite does not have incredibly realistic graphics, but its art is much more colorful and vibrant compared to its predecessor PUBG. Even though it’s more cartoonish in some ways, it’s still very enjoyable to watch.
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4. Fortnite has one of the most active communities
Fortnite is the second most popular game on Twitch after League of Legends, and even six years later, it is not going to stop. In addition, there are plenty of guides and videos on YouTube for those who want some tips from the pros.
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5. For all ages
It doesn’t matter if you’re 15 or 50; Fortnite is a game that has something for everyone. It’s easy to jump in and start playing, but it’s also challenging enough for those who want to compete for the top of the leaderboard. Whether you’re a casual gamer who only logs in once or twice a week, or a hardcore gamer who spends over 12 hours a day, Fortnite has you covered.
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6. Building is a lot of fun
Fortnite is a shooter, but not as you know it, with the ability to defend yourself by building structures around the map with collected materials. You can build stairs, floors and roofs to use as cover. You can be so creative with your builds… the possibilities are endless! Literally. If you’re having a hard time building, check out some of the best building tips right here.
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7. Cross-platform compatibility
Fortnite is cross-platform, which means that Xbox, Playstation and PC players can play together no matter which gaming platform they use. An ideal feature for those who want to play with their peers who don’t have a PC or game console.
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8. Frequent updates
Game developer Epic Games is constantly updating the game with new things and is known to be very responsive to all players. They are active on both Twitter and Facebook, as well as several other social networks.
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9. You can play alone or in a team
You can play alone and meet up to only 99 other players… or queue up with 1 or 3 friends to play a game of 50 teams of 2 or 25 teams of 4 players. Fortnite makes it easy to stay connected and have fun with friends around the world.
With odds of 1:100, you start to feel great when you finally get your first kill or even win a game against 99 other players. Winning is a great sense of accomplishment.