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The 7 most frequently asked questions about Fortnite

Curious about how many players Fortnite has, or who created this game? In this blog, we answer the 7 most frequently asked questions about Fortnite. Test your knowledge about this incredibly popular shooting and building game, and you might even learn something new.

Published on: 08-06-2021 Author: Merel

1. How many players are on Fortnite?

According to Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, the game had more than 350 million registered players in 2020. That's about 4% of the world's population! Additionally, the platform reached a record on November 4, 2023, with more than 44.7 million players logging 102 hours of playtime.

The number of players from 2020 might be outdated, so it could be higher or lower now. It’s also important to note that 'registered player' means something different than daily active users on the Fortnite servers. If you ever created an account but hardly ever play online now, you're still counted as a registered player.

2. When is the next Fortnite Event?

The latest event in Fortnite took place in February and March this year. It began with earthquakes, and eventually, a giant titan hand emerged from a chasm southwest of the Ruined Reels. The hand brought Pandora's Box with it, and when it opened, Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals began.

The launch of the brand-new season is an event in itself! For now, Epic Games hasn't revealed much about what new seasonal content is coming.

In previous seasons, we've seen many large-scale events on the Fortnite servers, where players need to be online at exactly the right time to fully experience everything. Whether these were competitions or concerts, a Fortnite event always attracts many players from around the world!

3. What's in the Fortnite Item Shop today?

The Fortnite Item Shop's offerings change daily. Currently, you can find Avatar skins relevant to the current season, and Coachella items. These items will soon disappear because the inventory changes so frequently. Therefore, keep an eye on the Fortnite Item Shop to snag the best items!

4. When was Fortnite released?

Fortnite was first released on July 25, 2017. We are now in the 29th season—time flies!

5. Who created Fortnite?

Fortnite was developed by Epic Games, who you might also know from the Unreal and Gears of War game series. No single person has been named as the founder of Fortnite. Since the game was developed by a company, it likely has a whole team behind its creation.

6. What country does Fortnite come from?

Epic Games is an American company. Therefore, Fortnite comes from the United States!

7. Is Fortnite free?

Absolutely! Fortnite is completely free to download and play, including both the Battle Royale and Creative modes. However, you can choose to make in-game purchases, such as new skins for your character or other fun items.

These microtransactions are done with V-Bucks, Fortnite's in-game currency. You can easily add V-Bucks to your account and spend them however you like! For this, you often need to link a payment method to your account or console.

Prefer not to? Then you can easily, reliably, and quickly purchase Fortnite V-Bucks credits for your console of choice at Startselect. This way, you can get V-Bucks or a Battle Pass without any commitments or surprises later. That's carefree gaming!

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About the author: Merel is a true cozy- and puzzle game lover and has logged countless hours in Stardew Valley and Professor Layton on the Switch. She has a subscription to (almost) every streaming platform imaginable and a severe online shopping addiction.

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