What is Fortnite used for?

Fortnite is a battle royale and creative game from Epic Games, played online across consoles, PC and mobile devices. It is a good fit for players joining online battle royale matches and creators building custom game experiences.

Is Fortnite open source?

No. Fortnite is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Games & Emulation category, open-source options include Heroic Games Launcher, OpenTTD and Sunshine.

What are some alternatives to Fortnite?

Fortnite competes with Apex Legends, Roblox and VALORANT.

Fortnite: features, pricing and alternatives

About Fortnite

Fortnite is an online game from Epic Games, built around a battle royale mode in which many players compete to be the last one standing. It also has creative features that let players build and share their own islands and experiences.

It is a hosted commercial product from Epic Games, played through the company's launcher and on consoles and other platforms. Fortnite is a game rather than a productivity or developer tool, and it is mainly relevant here as a major title in the Epic Games ecosystem.

Key features

Battle royale game mode
Creative mode for building experiences
Online multiplayer play
Available across multiple platforms

Good fit for

→Players joining online battle royale matches
→Creators building custom game experiences

Tags: battle-royale; multiplayer; epic-games; online-game; creative-mode

Fortnite: questions and answers

What is Fortnite used for?: Fortnite is a battle royale and creative game from Epic Games, played online across consoles, PC and mobile devices. It is a good fit for players joining online battle royale matches and creators building custom game experiences.
Is Fortnite free?: Yes. Fortnite has a free plan.
Is Fortnite open source?: No. Fortnite is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Games & Emulation category, open-source options include Heroic Games Launcher, OpenTTD and Sunshine.
What are some alternatives to Fortnite?: Fortnite competes with Apex Legends, Roblox and VALORANT.