Fortnite
Fortnite is an online multiplayer video game that combines elements from different genres. It mainly belongs to the genre of battle royale games. The main mode, “Fortnite: Battle Royale,” drops players off on an island where they fight for survival.
You can learn more about the metaverse world of Fortnite and how Fortnite works on this page.
What is Fortnite?
Fortnite is a versatile online multiplayer video game, mainly in the battle royale genre. The main mode, “Fortnite: Battle Royale”, places 100 players on an island where they fight for survival. The goal is to be the last one standing or the last team.
Fortnite not only has the Battle Royale mode, but also other game modes, including Creative Mode, where players can create their own worlds, and Save the World, a cooperative mode with a storyline where players fight against zombie-like creatures.
Fortnite is characterized by several distinctive features:
- Construction Aspect: Players can modify in-game environments by using building materials (wood, stone, metal) and build their own structures. This aspect adds a strategic component to the gameplay.
- Cartoonish Graphics: Fortnite uses a colorful, cartoonish art style that sets it apart from other more realistic battle royale games.
- Ongoing Updates: Fortnite is regularly updated with new content, events, and game modes. These updates keep the game fresh and always provide new challenges for players.
- Cosmetic Items: The game offers a variety of cosmetic items such as skins, dance emotes, and gliders that can be customized by the game characters. These items do not affect the gameplay, but are used to individualize the characters.
Fortnite as a metaverse world
Fortnite can be considered part of the so-called metaverse, as it has various elements characteristic of such a virtual world.
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Interactive World: Fortnite offers a dynamic and interactive game world. Players can not only fight, but also build, design environments, and interact with other players.
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Social Interaction: Fortnite encourages social interactions between players. Through voice and text communication, as well as emotes, players can communicate with each other and play together. The creative modes even allow players to create their own worlds and share them with others.
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Cosmetic Adjustments: The focus on cosmetic items, such as skins and emotes, allows players to customize their virtual identity. This helps to create a personal presence in the game and encourage social interaction.
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Continuous development: Fortnite is regularly updated with new content, events, and updates. This continuous evolution reflects the nature of the metaverse, which is constantly evolving and updating.
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Cross-platform functionality: Fortnite allows you to play across multiple platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices. This cross-platform functionality creates a common gaming environment, regardless of hardware.
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Events and concerts: Fortnite has hosted live events and concerts in the past, with millions of players worldwide participating in virtual events together. This reflects the idea of a shared digital space.
Metaverse category
Play
In the metaverse worlds with a focus on "gaming", you can play games alone or with other users and experience them from a new perspective (usually VR or AR).
Experience & Discover
In the metaverse worlds with a focus on "Experience & Discover", you can usually move through the digital world in the form of an avatar. It is possible to visit attractions and events and to meet and talk to other users.
Smart-facts
Entry
Fortnite offers a wide range of ways to enter the world. These include:
- App for desktop PC or laptop
- XBOX
- Playstation
- Nintendo Switch
- Smartphones:
V-Bucks
Fortnite uses V-Bucks as its virtual in-game currency. Players have the option to purchase V-Bucks with real money to purchase a variety of in-game items such as skins, emotes, and gliders.
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V-Bucks as in-game currency
Fortnite uses V-Bucks as its virtual in-game currency. Players have the option to purchase V-Bucks with real money to purchase a variety of in-game items such as skins, emotes, and gliders.
However, unlike some other in-game currencies , V-Bucks is not a blockchain-based currency, which means that there is no limit to their number.
This infinity allows Fortnite’s developers to continuously offer and sell new V-Bucks. To purchase V-Bucks, players can do so in-game via the “Buy V-Bucks” button.
Alternatively, platforms such as the official Epic Games Store and console online marketplaces offer the ability to purchase V-Bucks outside of the game.
Fortnite World
The game world of Fortnite is diverse and has changed a lot over the course of different seasons and updates. The world is made up of different places called “POIs” (Points of Interest). These places can be cities, buildings, landscapes, and other interesting environments.
Fortnite uses a map where players land and fight. The map is huge and offers a varied landscape ranging from deserts to forests to urban areas. The map is regularly updated to add new locations or modify existing ones.
There is no such thing as a static “map” in the traditional sense, as it evolves as the game progresses. Players can jump into different zones on the map to choose their landing spots. The dynamics of the game world help keep the gameplay fresh and players have to adapt their strategies.
Fortnite Videos & Explanations
How to Play Fortnite
Frequently asked questions about Fortnite
Can I play Fortnite for free?
Yes, Fortnite is basically free to play. However, players can spend real money on cosmetic items and the Battle Pass.
How does the Battle Pass work?
The Battle Pass is a progression system that allows players to unlock rewards by playing Fortnite. It contains cosmetic items and V-Bucks.
Can I play Fortnite on different platforms?
Yes, Fortnite supports cross-platform play, allowing players to play with each other on different devices such as PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
Is there a creative mode?
Yes, Fortnite offers a creative mode where players can create, build, and explore their own islands.
How often is Fortnite updated?
Fortnite is updated regularly, usually with weekly or seasonal patches to add new content, features, and balance adjustments.
