Fortnite
Developer: Epic Games | Release: 15.03.2018 (Mobile version) | Model: Free2Play | Download: Fortnite on Android
What is it? Fortnite is a battle royale game. In this case, it means that you jump with 100 players over an island and immediately search for weapons and items. Why all this? Because it’s about surviving as the last player. The playing field gets smaller over time, which forces remaining players to quickly encounter new opponents.
Fortnite is available on many platforms, and almost all are compatible with each other via crossplay. So you are not playing a reduced version on your phone, but the same game as many other players. However, if you are not specifically teaming up with friends on other platforms, mobile players will stay on their own servers.
Currently, Fortnite is distributed directly by Epic Games and is not available in the PlayStore. You must load it directly from the Epic website. The iOS version is currently unavailable due to an ongoing legal dispute between Apple and Epic. Until this changes, it will take some time.
What are the special features? Fortnite is essentially a battle royale game with simple gunplay. However, the game features building as a unique feature. You can destroy all buildings and items in the game with a pickaxe and then use the resources gained to build walls, stairs, and platforms.
Good players can quickly build powerful fortresses out of nowhere and eliminate their opponents from safety.
Aside from building, Fortnite features timeless, colorful comic graphics that look good on smartphones.
At the beginning of the game, you are often faced with bots as opponents. This makes it easier for you to get started and control via touchscreen. You can also practice building in peace without being quickly taken out by top players.
What does it cost? Fortnite offers you the game completely for free. You can play it without restrictions.
If you still want to spend money, you can buy skins for characters and items. There is also a battle pass that comes out every season, which contains unique skins that you can unlock.
Who should play it? Fortnite on smartphones targets the same audience as on other platforms: players looking for fast action who want creative ways to combat enemies through building.
And if you already know Fortnite from PC or console, you can seamlessly continue playing in the mobile version with your existing account when you’re on the go.
