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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Gregory, Josh, author.
Title: Fortnite. Beginners guide / by Josh Gregory.
Other titles: Beginners guide
Description: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, 2019. | Series:
Unofficial guides | Series: 21st century skills innovation library |
Includes bibliographical references and index. | Audience: Grade 4 to 6.
Identifiers: LCCN 2019003341| ISBN 9781534148185 (lib. bdg.) |
ISBN 9781534151048 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781534149618 (pdf) |
ISBN 9781534152472 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Fortnite (Video game)Juvenile literature.
Classification: LCC GV1469.35.F67 G742 2019 | DDC 794.8dc23
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Contents
Chapter 1
Taking the World
by Storm
H
ave you played Fortnite yet? Sometimes it seems
like every person on earth is talking about this
incredible game. Kids and adults love to play
it and watch their favorite streamers in action.
In a short time, Fortnite has gone from just another
video game to a global craze.
Fortnite s dance moves have become so famous
that they are known even by people who dont
play the game.
Famous athletes, musicians, and actors discuss the
game in interviews. Sometimes they even stream
themselves playing with fans! And of course, any
where you go, you might see people suddenly break
out into famous Fortnite dance moves.
Fortnite is truly a worldwide sensation. In a short
time, it has gone from an experimental project by the
developers at Epic Games to one of the most popular
video games ever. Epic started working on the game
in 2011. The companys developers wanted to
combine the fast-paced, competitive fun of online
shooting games with the creativity of building games
such as Minecraft . After years of work, they finally
released an early version of the game in July 2017.
Fortnite is set in a world where massive storms
are sweeping across the land. At the same time, dan
gerous zombies are rising up and attacking people.
In the original version of Fortnite , players team up to
build bases and defend against zombie attacks. This
mode, called Save the World, is still a part of the game.
Save the World and Battle Royale were the first
two modes added to Fortnite .
Building is an essential skill in Fortnite , no matter
which mode you are playing.
However, it was not until the addition of a mode called
Battle Royale that Fortnite really took off.
Battle Royale was added to the game in
September 2017. In this mode, up to 100 players at a
time compete against each other to be the last one
standing, instead of banding together to fight zombies.
Players can build forts, towers, and other structures.
At the same time, they can attack each other using a
variety of weapons. Battle Royale became wildly pop
ular almost immediately. Within two weeks of Battle
Royales release, more than 10 million people had
downloaded Fortnite so they could try it out. In less
than a year, that number rose to more than 125 million.
Even more incredibly, it is still growing.
Once most people try Fortnite for the first time,
they are likely to keep on playing. According to Epic
Games, about 80 million people play the game each
month. This means it ranks among the top online
games in the world in popularity.
Youll never have any trouble finding people online
to join you in a Fortnite match.
Fortnite is one of the most-streamed games on
Twitch, and it often draws hundreds of thousands
of viewers at a time.
Many people also enjoy the fun of Fortnite with
out actually playing the game themselves. The game
is extremely popular on streaming services such as
Twitch. Here, millions of fans tune in to watch live
as the games best players pull off amazing moves.
Fortnite s most famous players have even become
worldwide celebrities!
Another big reason Fortnite has become so popu
lar is that it is completely free to play. All you need
to get started is a device that can play the game
and an internet connection. Fortnite can be played
on a Windows or Mac PC. It is also available for the
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch video
game consoles. If you dont have any of those, you
can play the game on an iOS or Android smartphone
or tablet.
Simply download the game on the device of your
choice and create an Epic Games account. The free
version of Fortnite will let you play Battle Royale mode
as much as you want. But even though the main game
With devices such as the Nintendo Switch, players
can even enjoy Fortnite when they are on the go.
Ask Before You Play
Even though Fortnite is free, you should always ask a parent or other trusted adult before
you start playing. You will need to provide some basic personal information when you
create an Epic Games account. You should always seek an adults permission before you
give away this kind of information online.
Your parents should also know when you are playing an online game with strangers.
That way, they can help you if you run into any dangerous or uncomfortable situations
while playing.
Youll also need to get permission if you want to spend money on skins, dances,
Battle Passes, or other microtransactions in the game. After all, your parents wont be
happy if they find a bunch of surprise Fortnite charges on their credit cards!
is free, there are still some parts of Fortnite that cost
money. If you want to play Save the World, you will
need to buy the full version of the game. Also, if youve
played the game before, you know all about the cool
outfits and dance moves you can unlock for your
character. These extra features sometimes cost money
too. But remember, none of them will have any effect
on your ability to play the game and do well. They are
just for looks. Dont worry if you cant afford them!
Chapter 2
Jumping In
N
ow that you know the story behind Fortnite , its
time to dive in and find out what all the fuss is
about. Once you have the game installed, get
ting started is easy. Loading up Battle Royale mode
will take you to a screen called the lobby. Here, you
will see your character. Your characters appearance
is random. It changes each time you play. If you are
The lobby screen will look something like this
the first time you play.
Each Battle Royale mode is a little bit different
from the others. Switch between all of them to see
which ones you like best.
playing in a group with friends, you will see their
characters standing behind yours.