Fortnite
Fortnite is an online video game by Epic Games that combines Battle Royale, Creative, Save the World, and other modes with user-created experiences.
Fortnite Battle Royale: A free-to-play Fortnite mode in which players compete to be the last player or team standing. This mode made Fortnite a global competitive phenomenon.
Building (Fortnite): A Fortnite mechanic for placing structures that provide cover, height, and routes through the environment. Rapid construction distinguishes Battle Royale combat from many other shooters.
Epic Games: An American video game company that develops Fortnite and the Unreal Engine. Epic develops the game and controls its publishing and platform systems.
Fortnite esports: Organized competitive play in Fortnite, including tournaments for individuals and teams. The game's ranked and tournament formats support professional competition.
Video game live service: A game business model built around ongoing updates, online services, and continued player engagement after release. Fortnite's evolving seasons and events exemplify this model.
Fortnite Creative: A Fortnite mode that lets players build islands and design games using in-game tools. It turns Fortnite from a set of games into a platform for player-created experiences.
Fortnite Creative Islands: Player-built spaces in Fortnite that can host games, social activities, and interactive experiences. Islands are the basic units creators make and players enter.
Unreal Engine: A game engine developed by Epic Games and used to create video games and interactive experiences. Fortnite is built with Epic's engine, which also powers creator tools.
Fortnite World Cup: A 2019 Fortnite tournament series whose finals were held in New York City. Its large prize pool and audience marked a high point in Fortnite esports.
Metaverse: A proposed network of persistent, shared digital spaces for social activity, work, and entertainment. Fortnite's creator islands and live events are often discussed as metaverse-like experiences.