Video game franchises tend to be pretty interchangeable; they’re so commonplace that it’s hard to truly stand out in a saturated market. This is especially true in the massively multiplayer online (MMO) world that we call the internet, where players are constantly searching for new games to spend their time on. If an idea catches on, it can take off—just look at how much Fortnite has grown since its original release. There are a few things about Fortnite that most people aren’t aware of, though. Not even fans know all of the secrets hidden within this video game phenomenon. Read up on these interesting facts about Fortnite and you may find yourself growing curious about other aspects of this video game as well!
Fortnite Was Originally Named “Fornite”
Fortnite was initially released in 2017 as the free-to-play battle royale game Fortnite: Battle Royale. All of the popular memes and references that come with the game’s name today only started appearing after the game’s release, in mid-2017. This was likely a marketing decision on Epic’s part. Before Fortnite exploded in popularity, its developers likely had no idea just how much buzz the game would generate once it hit the public’s radar. Once the game’s popularity reached the heights that it did, it was easy to capitalize on those trends. The name of the game became the focal point of many of those trends.
Fortnite Has a Secret Dance Move
Fortnite is a game that encourages creativity. Epic likely wants players to find new and interesting ways to use the game’s various items, and this secret dance move is one example of this. You can change your character’s pose by performing a specific dance move with your controller. To do this, you need to press the button with the white circle on it and the button with the black circle on it at the same time. Doing so will change your pose to what looks like a peace sign. You can then move your controller down to perform the peace sign and up to change your pose back. You can also change your pose while in the middle of other actions.
There Are Different Types of Fortnite Weapons
One of the things that makes this game so fun is the way that different weapons interact with each other in different ways. For example, you can use a scythe to get a head start by harvesting crops in real life, scythe through walls to find a hiding place on the other side, or thrust your scythe into a body to pick up their weapons. Epic has revealed several different types of weapons in Fortnite, each with its unique play style. This includes axes, maces, sledgehammers, swords, blunderbusses, and more. Each type of weapon can be used to take down different types of objects in the game world. Certain weapons can be used to destroy buildings, while others can be used to smash through walls that block your passage.
The Original Fortnite Game Ended With A Cliffhanger
Fortnite isn’t the only thing that can end a video game series on a cliffhanger. The original Fortnite game had a huge cliffhanger ending as well. You can become one of the winners in the final match, but if you die in the final match, you have to fight your way back to the safe zone with only your limited resources. The last words of the game are, “Good luck!” which leaves the player with a lot of anticipation for the next game. This could be a common practice among games, but it’s also a bit of a cliffhanger. Epic Games likely doesn’t want to say anything about the next game until it’s ready to release. When the next game is released, it could end on a similar cliffhanger as Fortnite did, but that’s just speculation.
The Whole Point of the Game Is to Fight for Your Stand In Creature Battle Royale
Fortnite is a game about building forts, gathering resources, and fighting to be the last person standing. While these things are important in the game, they’re not exactly unique to the game. What may surprise you, though, is there’s a twist on this concept that may be unique to Fortnite. You may have heard of the term “battle royale,” and in Fortnite, this is the entire concept of the game. A battle royale is a type of competition in which every player in the game starts with nothing at all, and they must fight their way to safety using whatever resources they can find in the game world. So, in a battle royale game, the only objective is to stay alive and fight for your spot in the game.
There Are Different Classes in Battle Royale, Though Most Are Just New Names for Old Things
There are different classes for each of the types of weapons in Fortnite’s battle royale game. Each class has a unique set of abilities, and some of these classes represent actual different types of weapons, like axes and maces. In Fortnite’s battle royale mode, though, these classes are just names for the old weapons. You may have noticed that some of these old weapons are actually from the original Fortnite game. Epic is likely referencing these old weapons to create a connection between the two games. If you’ve played the original Fortnite game, you’re likely familiar with all of these weapons, so it’s easy to see why Epic would choose them. It’s also easy to see why they’d create different classes based on these weapons.
The Final Word on Battle Royale: It Tends to Be an Endless Series of Fights
One of the most intriguing aspects of Fortnite’s battle royale game is how open it is. There’s no way to tell when a new battle royale will begin, and the last person standing can be anyone in the world. This makes it a bit difficult to figure out who you should attack since every single player starts with nothing. Likely, you’ll often find yourself fighting a series of small fights with other players. You may even die in the middle of a fight and come back as a smaller, weaker version of your normal self. You don’t know where you’ll come back, so this can be a bit nerve-wracking. You may also find yourself fighting against other players with your custom-built characters.
Epilogue: Thoughts on Everything We Learned
These are just some of the many aspects of the Fortnite game that most people aren’t even aware of. As you can see, there’s a lot to discover about this game. And, you can be sure that there are even more secrets to be found by those who are willing to dig deep enough. This game truly has something for everyone, and it is something that you should consider adding to your collection.