A game takes shape

Epic Games, a video-game company, shared an early idea for Fortnite in 2011. The team developed it over several years. The first version, called Save the World, became available in early access on 25 July 2017. In early access, people can play a game while its makers are still improving it. Fortnite Battle Royale followed on 26 September 2017. In this mode, players compete until one player or team remains. Creative mode arrived on 6 December 2018, letting players build and explore their own islands. Fortnite later became widely known for more than its gameplay: players also shared dances and took part in special in-game events.