Fortnite is a zombie-infested post-apocalyptic video game series. The game is developed by Epic Games, which uses its trademark Unreal Engine technology to design it.
| Name | Fortnite |
| Released on | July 25, 2017 |
| Developers | Epic Games |
| Headquarters | Cary, North Carolina |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, iOS, and Android |
| Fortnite Net Worth | $2 Billion (Last Updated 2022) |
Fortnite Net Worth
Around $2 billion is estimated to be the Fortnite game’s net worth. After its release in 2017, the game generated plenty of interest among players.
Overview
Fortnite has become widely popular among multiplayer games online. There are more than 350 million active users on the platform at the moment.
Every year since 2018, more than a billion dollars has been generated by the game. Fortnite has been released on nearly every platform (such as smartphones and tablets).
Fortnite differs from the rest of the battle royale games out there for its lack of violence and gore, focusing instead on cartoony graphics and colorful equipment. It’s pretty famous among teens and preteens.
Development
Epic Games released Fortnite in 2017 as an online video game. Currently, Fortnite includes two games: Fortnite: Save the World, a team-based survival shooter, and Fortnite: Battle Royale, a last-player-standing game.
An early access version of the former was released in July 2017. Originally, a free-to-play version was expected in 2019, however Epic has since confirmed that the game will not be made free-to-play. The game is compatible with PS4, XBox One, macOS, and Windows.
However, it is the latter that has been the biggest hit, ranking as the world’s most popular game.
Fortnite Facts & Figures
- Fortnite generated $1.1 billion in mobile revenue over its lifetime before it was banned from the app store
- The revenue generated by Fortnite for Epic Games in 2021 was $5.8 billion
- The majority of players in this league are between the ages of 18 and 24
- Fortnite is an online multiplayer game which has more than 400 million users, of which about 83 million play at least once a month
Achievements and Awards
In 2017, it won awards such as:
- The Game Award
- Visual Effect Society Award
- British Academy Games Award
- Teen Choice Award
Webby Awards, Golden Joystick Awards, and Gamer’s Choice Awards were handed out to it in 2018. In 2019, the SXSW Gaming award was presented to this game. Also that year, Fortnite won the Italian Video Match Award.