Fortnite’s Bold Move: Taking On Every Gaming Genre

Fortnite has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a battle royale game inspired by PUBG. Over the years, Epic Games has proven its ambition to dominate every gaming genre, from open-world sandboxes to racing games and even music-based experiences. Let’s dive into Fortnite’s evolution and its ongoing quest to compete with, and sometimes outdo, the biggest names in the gaming industry.

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From PUBG to Pioneering the Battle Royale Genre

When Fortnite Battle Royale launched in 2017, it was heavily inspired by the success of PUBG. Epic Games capitalized on the genre’s popularity, but it didn’t stop there. Fortnite innovated by integrating features from its competitors

“First, you take all of their most attractive features — pinging, looting vaults with a key card, and most importantly, reboot vans.” – Top5Gaming

These additions cemented Fortnite’s place as the number one battle royale, proving that Epic was not afraid to borrow and improve.

Expanding Beyond Battle Royale

Epic Games didn’t just stop at improving the battle royale genre; they began branching out into other areas of gaming:

• Among Us Inspiration: Fortnite’s Impostors mode closely resembled the hit game Among Us, down to its map design. Though initially criticized for being too similar, Epic eventually collaborated with the developers of Among Us.
• Fall Guys Acquisition: Instead of competing, Epic acquired Fall Guys and transitioned it to a free-to-play model, complete with battle passes and crossovers.

“Instead of opening themselves up to controversy, Epic just straight up said, ‘You know what, we’re going to buy you.'”– Top5Gaming

Taking on Every Genre

Fortnite’s strategy to diversify its offerings has seen it venture into multiple genres:

1. Music Games with Fortnite Festival: Inspired by Rock Band and Guitar Hero, Fortnite Festival lets players create music with friends, featuring new songs, cosmetics, and a unique battle pass.
2. Open-World Survival with Lego Brick Life: This collaboration turned Fortnite into a family-friendly version of Minecraft, complete with blocky mechanics, biomes, and the ability to build and live in villages.
3. Racing with Rocket Racing: Inspired by Mario Kart and GTA racing, this mode allowed players to create custom tracks and integrate their Rocket League cars into Fortnite.

Challenges and Setbacks

While Fortnite has achieved success in many areas, not all ventures have been smooth. Rocket Racing struggled to attract players, and Fall Guys saw drastic cuts in updates after Epic’s layoffs. These setbacks highlight the challenges of maintaining such an ambitious vision.

Epic’s push to turn Fortnite into a metaverse has also led to stiff competition within its own ecosystem. User-generated content through Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) now competes directly with Epic’s modes, redistributing 40% of all Fortnite revenue to creators.

The Future of Fortnite

Epic shows no signs of slowing down. From first-person shooters inspired by Counter-Strike and Valorant to their open-world Lego sandbox, Fortnite continues to innovate and adapt.

Their ultimate goal? To create a platform where players can experience every gaming genre in one place.

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