Fortnite did not start as just a Battle Royale. This quiz looks at how Fortnite began, evolved and became the global hit you know today.
What was the original Fortnite mode announced years before Battle Royale became popular?
Fortnite Creative Only
Fortnite Zero Build
Fortnite Arena Royale
Fortnite Save the World
At which 2011 show was Fortnite first publicly revealed by Epic Games?
Spike Video Game Awards
E3 2011
Gamescom 2011
The Game Awards 2011
Which business model did Fortnite Save the World launch with in 2017?
Completely free with no microtransactions
Subscription only access from day one
Retail disc only with no digital version
Paid early access with plans for free to play later
Which gaming trend heavily influenced Epic to create Fortnite Battle Royale?
Turn based RPGs
Rhythm games such as Guitar Hero
Sports management simulators
The rise of other battle royale games like PUBG
On which date did Fortnite Battle Royale launch as a free to play mode?
January 1 2017
July 25 2017
November 15 2018
September 26 2017
Which building mechanic carried over from Save the World and helped Fortnite Battle Royale stand out?
Turn based movement on a square grid
Permanent indestructible structures only
On the fly construction of walls ramps floors and roofs
No jumping allowed in combat
Which early rival battle royale game is often mentioned as a key competitor to Fortnite?
League of Legends
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds PUBG
Minecraft Dungeons
Apex Legends which released later
What major change happened to Fortnite on iOS in 2020 after Epic added its own payment option?
Fortnite was removed from the Apple App Store.
Mobile versions replaced Battle Royale with Save the World only.
Fortnite became iOS exclusive and left all other platforms.
Fortnite switched to a paid only app on iOS.
Which broader strategy helped Fortnite become more than just a competitive game?
Removing all cosmetics and brands from the game.
Making it a single player only story game.
Turning it into a platform for events, concerts and crossovers.
Limiting it to small private servers only.
Which term does Epic often use to describe Fortnite’s growing set of connected experiences?
The Fortnite arcade bundle
The Fortnite ecosystem or universe
The Fortnite trilogy of games
The Fortnite offline collection
Starter
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Solid
Nice work, you clearly understand key milestones from Fortnite’s early days to its Battle Royale breakout.
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