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Fortnite

Fortnite is a researched MMOFinder catalog entry whose broad genre and lifecycle classification were cross-checked against current public MMO directory references.

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Status
Released / active
Business model
Free-to-play
Genre
Online action game
Release
—
Platforms
Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Android, iOS
Developer
Epic Games
Publisher
Epic Games
Profile
Full
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MMO DNA

A visual fingerprint built from MMOFinder’s current verified catalog fields—not a review score.

PvECombat focusPvP

Battle Royale PvP is the primary focus, alongside the PvE Save the World mode

SoloPlay styleGroup

Solo queueing is supported alongside squads and duos

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Structured match-based rounds are the stronger catalog signal

TargetedCombat feelAction

Real-time third-person shooter combat is recorded

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Catalog note

Not a persistent MMO

  • One of the most-played games in the world, with an estimated 110-120 million monthly active players in 2026 across all modes.
  • Constant content variety beyond core Battle Royale — Zero Build, Rocket Racing, LEGO Fortnite, Festival, and a huge Creative mode with player-made experiences.
  • Live in-game events (like the Chapter 7 Zero Hour event) draw millions of simultaneous participants for shared spectacle moments.
  • Frequent brand crossovers and collaborations keep content fresh and give it broad pop-culture appeal.
  • Free to play with cross-platform support across PC, console, and mobile (including its 2026 return to the Google Play Store).
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Things to consider

  • Not a traditional MMORPG — it's primarily a battle royale/sandbox platform without persistent character progression in a shared open world.
  • Epic Games laid off more than 1,000 employees in March 2026, citing a decline in Fortnite engagement that began in 2025.
  • V-Bucks prices were raised in 2026 (the standard pack dropped from 1,000 to 800 V-Bucks for the same price), an effective price increase for cosmetics.
  • Daily active users have fallen from a late-2024 peak above 2 million to roughly 1.2-1.4 million during normal (non-event) periods.
  • The core loop leans heavily on live events and battle-pass content, so engagement can dip noticeably between major seasonal drops.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-28
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Discovered in MMORPG.com / MMO game directories; deeper fields pending verification
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail2 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 28, 2026.Verified

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Fortnite gameplay featured in the MMOFinder editorialFortnite
MMOFinder editorial

Fortnite Is No Longer One Game, and Discovery Is the Real Lobby

Fortnite connects Battle Royale, Zero Build, survival, social spaces, music, racing, and creator-made islands through one identity, one social graph, and one crowded discovery surface.

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Fortnite relationship map

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Game history

Fortnite timeline

A concise timeline built only from dates and lifecycle fields recorded in MMOFinder.

  1. —
    Released

    MMOFinder records Fortnite as released in —.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

Fortnite screenshots & gameplay

Two verified gameplay images and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.

Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Fortnite is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Online action game. Its recorded status is Released / active, while the business model is listed as Free-to-play. MMOFinder records its release year as —. Current platform data lists Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time third-person shooter combat with building mechanics across Battle Royale and creative modes. Discovery tags on the record include Online Game, Catalog. The developer field lists Epic Games, and the publisher field lists Epic Games. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.

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