Fortnite
Amongst one of the most popular video games available today, since its release in 2017 by Epic Games, is Fortnite . Fortnite has accumulated over 650 million players globally . 72 Fortnite is available to download for free on PC, game consoles (Xbox, Play S tation, Nintendo Switch), and as a mobile game on iOS and Android. Fortnite should not be played by children who are not equipped to handle unmoderated text or voice chat, simulated gun violence, or high - stress situations.
Game Modes • Fortnite: Battle Royale – a Battle Royale (BR) Game Mode allows up to 100 players to compete in a player - versus - player (PVP) setting. Players can play alone (Solo), with a friend (Duo), or in a group of four (Squad). The objective is to pick up weapons, ammunition, and bandages to kill off other players and be the ‘last man standing . ’ Players can hide in buildings and collect resources to build their structures and traps. • Fortnite: Creative — Fortnite's Creative mode is similar to other Creative Modes. It is a sandbox - style game that allows players to build maps with free reign on what to put in their game, different types of game modes, and game time. • Fortnite: Save the World – This game Mode allows four players to work together towards a common objective on various missions against zombie - like husks. Some of the objectives include fighting off the computer - generated “zombie husks,” saving survivors, and defending equipment. Microtransactions Although Fortnite is technically ‘free -to-play ,’ it is important to note that Fortnite is a game that includes micro - transactions. Players can opt - in to purchase a game pass that gives them special items, allows them to earn certain achievements, and gives them ‘loot boxes’ (boxes to open that include in - game items such as special emotes, dances, and gun skins ) . The currency in this game is called ‘V - Bucks’ and can be purchased with real - world currency.
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