Fortnite took the world by storm when it came out back in the day so today we take a little dive into the past of the game we came to know and love today.
While history lessons can be boring, Fortnite boats interesting origins with the roots of the game going back as far as 2011. Epic Games had a plethora of reasons to not pursue it at the time, but as more and more Battle Royale games gained traction, Epic shifted their focus to Fortnite.
During its development, Epic was switched from Unreal Engine 3 to Unreal Engine 4 which further slowed down the process.
Upon its release, Fortnite quickly became a global epidemic and a hot topic in pop culture. Before we knew it, everyone, from rappers to movie stars was playing the game and in no time, it became the game with the most daily active players.
Within the first two weeks of launch, the game garnered over 10 Million players and that number only went up.
When Did Fortnite Come Out?
Fortnite was launched on the 21st of July, 2017 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox, and years later it was released for Android and iOS devices along with Nintendo Switch.
While Fortnite was launched with two game modes, the Battle Royale was the one that gained all the traction while the other fell off rather miserably. The game has evolved since its launch but in a way it has held onto the core elements that made it great in the first place.
While the hype has fallen off to a great extent, it still boasts one of the biggest player bases in the world.
Stay updated with the latest news in gaming and esports by signing up for early access to TalkEsport’s Mobile App. Follow us on Twitter and Google News to ensure you never miss the exciting updates.
