Fortnite is a battle and survival video game created by Epic Games. The game is characterized by its colorful art style, the ability to build structures to defend yourself and its focus on collaboration between players.
Start Playing
To start playing Fortnite, follow these steps:
- Download and install the game. It’s available on several platforms: PC, video game consoles such as PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and iOS and Android mobile devices, and on Samsung's Galaxy Store. The Save the World version is no longer available on Mac.
- If you don’t have an Epic Games account, you will need to create one or link your Facebook, Google, Apple, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and other accounts to log in.
- Familiarize yourself with the controller controls, which vary depending on what device you’re playing from, and start enjoying!
While the base game is free, there are additional content and versions that are paid. The installation requirements for PC and Mac are not many, the main thing is that you have a graphics card and that you have a RAM memory of at least 8GB.
For Every Taste
Fortnite has developed different versions since it was created. You can choose the one you want according to your taste for games.
- Battle Royale: It is the best known version of the game. It is a battle royale that brings together up to a hundred players on an island. The goal is to be the last survivor of the place, so it is crucial to avoid or eliminate the other participants. This is the free version of the game.
- Save the world: This is the PvE (player versus environment) version of the game, an option that is framed in the open world and survival genre where up to four players who cooperate with each other and have to face zombie-like beings.
- Zero Build: This Fortnite game is practically like Battle Royale, but, as its name says, it’s no build, all battle. Players now have a rechargeable Overshield for extra defense as they fight to be the last one standing.
- Creative Mode: This version of the game gives players the ability to create, build and share their own worlds within the Fortnite universe, and then share it with their friends.
In addition to these more classic versions, Fortnite offers themed versions and famous franchises with different brands, such as LEGO Fortnite, which bring variety to the game. This added to the constant updates will ensure that players will never get bored.
Drawbacks of the Game
Due to differences in hardware capabilities and control setups, the gameplay experience can vary quite a bit between the different platforms on which Fortnite is played. This can lead to inequality between players competing in the same game from different devices.
Moreover, Fortnite is a constantly evolving game and frequent updates are made that introduce changes to weapons, game mechanics and the map. Sometimes these changes can unbalance the game or cause frustration among players who must constantly adapt to the changes.
In addition, while updates fix bugs and improve the game, many players complain that every time they open Fortnite to play, they must wait for the update to be installed before they can use it, and sometimes several times a week. There are also players who experienced performance issues, such as FPS drops, lag or connection errors, which can negatively affect the gaming experience.
To summarize a bit
Fortnite is one of the most popular games today and already has its community of fans around the world. It is an entertaining game and its different versions attract a varied audience.
The main advantage is that it is free, so people from different social strata can enjoy it. The disadvantages may be more important for people who have extensive experience in battle and survival games, but I think it is worth giving it a try.
