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10 Reasons Fortnite Has Exploded in Popularity
With all the hype around Fortnite’s Battle Royale, there must be a reason — or 10 — why this game has blown up in such a short period of time.
1. It’s free to play
Fortnite is absolutely free to play, which means anyone can just jump in and start playing anytime they like.
2. Celebs have been loving it
Ever since the hype around Fortnite Battle Royal emerged, a plethora of celebrities got into playing it as well. Fans of the game include Drake, Joe Jonas and Travis Scott.
3. The graphics are fun and colorful
Unlike most current games, Fortnite doesn’t have stunningly realistic graphics; instead, its art design is much more colorful and bright when compared to its predecessor PUBG. While more cartoony in a way, it's still very much a joy to look at.
4. It has one of the most active communities
Fortnite is now the third-most-viewed and streamed game on Twitch behind League of Legends and CS:GO, and with over 150,000 people that are actively talking about this game on Reddit. Also, a lot of guides and videos are available on YouTube for anyone who wants to get a few tips from the pros of Fortnite.
5. It’s all-ages friendly
It doesn’t matter if you are 15 or 50; Fortnite is the type of a game that has something for everyone. It’s simple to jump right in and start playing, but it is also complex enough for those who want to compete for the top of the leaderboards. Whether a casual player who logs in only once or twice a week or for those hardcore gamers who clock in 12-plus hours a day, Fortnite has you covered.
It doesn’t matter if you are 15 or 50; Fortnite is the type of a game that has something for everyone.
6. There are a lot of cool features
You can build stairs, floors and roofs to use as cover. Almost everything in Fortnite can be destroyed: buildings, trees, cars and more. With this in mind, there are a number of ways that it can be used to your advantage or disadvantage if you are on the other side of the pointed gun. There are also some goofy fun items that you can use such as the "Boogie Grenade" — when thrown at your opponent, they will start dancing randomly for five seconds, which prevents them from using any action and giving you the upper hand in a 1v1 battle.
7. Cross-platform compatibility
Fortnite is a cross-platform game, meaning that Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC players can all play together no matter what gaming platform they are using. It's a perfect feature for those who want to play with their friends who don’t own a gaming PC or a gaming console. It's also arrived on mobile platforms.
8. Frequent updates
The games developer, Epic Games, is constantly updating the game with new stuff and is known to be very responsive to all players. They are active on both Twitter and Facebook, as well as some other social media platforms.
9. You can go solo or team up
In Fortnite you have the choice to opt in solo and battle it out alone against 99 other players ... or queue in with one or three friends in order to have a match with 50 teams of 2s or 25 teams of 4s. Fortnite makes it very easy to stay connected and have fun with your friends from all over the world.
10. Winning feels good
With the odds set at 1:100, you start feeling great when you finally do get that first kill or even win the game altogether against 99 other players. There is a huge feeling of accomplishment that comes from coming out on top.
