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Even the developers themselves find it difficult to describe what Fortnight is and what genre it belongs to. Many users who are not familiar with the game believe that Fortnite is Battle Royale, however this is just one of the modes. In fact, the developers have combined several genres at once in a non-standard form.
What is Fortnite
Fortnite is a multiplayer game. Her main genres are Tower Defense, Sandbox and Survival. Depending on the mode chosen, the game can be a battle royale with a PvP base.
However, it should be borne in mind that this is not the usual tower defense for most users.
If in classic TD you had to build buildings from a third person in 2D mode, then here you will have to independently deal with step-by-step construction and crafting. This is flavored with other features and features, thanks to which the game manages to confidently keep high online.
Developers and sales
Fortnite is created by Epic. She was small then and not as successful as she is now. The game was first presented to the audience on December 10, 2011. In 2014, it was announced that Fortnight would be free, although this decision was later revised. On the very first day after the release of the game in Early Access, the developers announced that they had collected more than 500 thousand pre-orders. After another 3 weeks, the number of Fortnite users exceeded 1 million.In 2018, the average online per month was over 75 million.
System requirements
The system requirements for the game are average. They depend on the platform, but most often they are about personal computers. Most PCs are at or above minimum levels, but laptop power is not always sufficient. Miniature netbooks are designed for office applications, so you won’t be able to run the game on them. There are no special requirements for Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PS4. The required indicators for the PC in the table.
| Indicator | Minimum | Recommended |
| Video card | Intel HD 4000, Intel Iris Pro 5200 or any AMD graphics card with similar specifications | Nvidia GTX 660, AND Radeon 7870, or another card that supports DirectX 11 and has a minimum of 2GB VRAM |
| CPU | Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Core i5-7300U, 3.5 GHz |
| Operating system | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit or macOS 10.14.6 or better | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit or macOS 10.14.6 or better |
| RAM size | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Free disk space | 12 GB | 12 GB |
If your PC does not meet even the minimum requirements, regularly visit the company’s website and check if the configuration has changed. Epic is constantly working to optimize the game, which gradually leads to a decrease in the load on the computer. At the same time, the requirements for the PC are reduced.
When it comes to smartphones, the application requires at least 4 GB of RAM to work properly. The game is compatible with ARM64 processors. It works stably on devices with iOs OS. In the case of Android, you need a system of at least version 8.0. Bit depth – 64-bit.
release date
July 25, 2017 is Fortnite’s birthday and went into Early Access. This means that the game is unfinished and subject to change. Most EA tagged apps are raw products with limited content. However, even in Early Access, Fortnight is a complete game with many possibilities.
How it became popular
Fortnite immediately received a lot of attention from gamers, despite broken promises and a long development process. 6 years is a long time. Most often, during this time, players have time to forget about the announced product. Despite the paid distribution, in the first day, 500 thousand people issued a pre-order. However, in the future, the growth of online has slowed down.
The developers came up with the idea to create a battle royale game mode.
Fortnite: Battle Royale was released on September 26, 2017. It was ported to smartphones in 2018. Since then, a sharp influx of users began. 2018 made Fortnite the record holder: according to the agency SuperData, the developers’ revenue in 12 months was $ 2.4 billion, which is the highest figure for the gaming industry.
The essence of the game
The main mode is to create buildings and items, as well as defend against monsters. The latter begin to appear at night. At the beginning of the game session, the player must find a place for his future fortress. During the day, he collects resources that can be obtained from trees, stones, cars and other objects. In the future, the player equips the defense using crafting. Fortnite builds everything from traps and base fortifications to weapons and ammo.
The build mode resembles most survival games. The list contains several structures on which everything is based: walls, floor, ceiling, etc. Objects are divided into separate blocks, so you can easily make a low shelter, window or door. Most often, players build buildings, guided by logic and convenience: they get unattractive, but functional boxes. However, creative people are capable of building whole mansions for days.
The game has an extensive system of improvements. Here, pumping points are received not only by the users themselves, but also by the base. You can upgrade heroes and weapons. Fortnite has a built-in monetization system. There are both loot boxes with bonuses and in-game currency. Investing money allows you to speed up the development of your characters. Fortnite received mixed reviews at first due to its monetization too strong against the backdrop of paid access to the game, insufficient training and boring co-op mode, but the release of Battle Royale changed everything.
Battle Royale is a survival mode. The match begins with 100 players landing on a large map.
After that, all users start looking for things that will help them survive. These are weapons, cartridges, first-aid kits, armor, etc. In the process, players collide with each other and begin to fight or hide, if it is more profitable. However, hiding forever will not work, since the battlefield is constantly decreasing. Penetration outside the zone is tantamount to losing. The player or group that is the last survivor wins.
What is the feature
The main feature of Fortnite is its buildability. The player must use fantasy to protect and gain advantages. He can create a small shelter from the walls or craft stairs to access tall objects. This makes the gameplay interesting and requires some resourcefulness on the part of the gamers.
The cartoonish style with minimal violence makes the game popular not only among children. Adults are often intimidated by what happens on screen during matches in similar battle royals. Blood and murder are unattractive. Fortnite is devoid of this drawback. Even death is presented differently here: after losing, you simply teleport.
Another feature of the game is the creation of a system of seasons. Every 3 months an update is released that adds a lot of content: weapons, costumes, events, etc. Events can be anything. For example, the floor can suddenly become lava. There are even concerts here.
The benefits and harms of the game
The negative aspects of the game are the presence of microtransactions. Players may be tempted to spend more money to gain benefits. Some get excited about buying loot boxes. Everything is monetized in the game, so it is difficult to refrain from wasting.
The gameplay in Fortnight is too exciting, which can cause immature individuals to escape from reality. The format itself is also dangerous: the player is in suspense and will certainly wait for the end of the match. After losing, he wants to try again and immediately goes to search.
However, with moderate involvement in the gameplay, there can be benefits. Fortnight promotes socialization and even allows you to make new friends. Players have to think strategically, which develops intelligence.
Game Guides
There are many features in the game, so there are many guides: from technical guides for raising FPS and fixing errors when turning on Fortnite to guides for characters.
Battle royale
Battle Royale is a PvP mode where skill and tactics are key.
Tactics and skills
Professional players advise the following:
- Stay close to buildings if you see an enemy with a rocket launcher. This will force the opponent to spend all their projectiles, after which you can defeat him even with weak weapons.
- Check out any suspicious hives. The most cunning players hide in the vegetation, waiting for the end of the match. By checking, you will reduce the number of competitors.
- Control the safe area, but don’t panic while running away from the border. There can be good loot behind it, so leave yourself a supply of 40-50 seconds and calmly collect items. However, remember that borders are often guarded by players who want to catch others.
How to protect a child from negativity: advice for parents
Voice and text chats are not moderated, so the child may face scammers, ill-mannered teammates and even pedophiles. You can partially protect the little gamer by turning off the voice in the game. To do this, go to the settings, select the “Sound” item and place the slider next to the “Voice chat” line to the “Off” position.
What advice can you give for beginners? Share your experience to help new recruits get up to speed faster.
