Revisiting Fortnite Six Years Later

When Fortnite originally exploded in popularity in 2018, I gave it a try, didn't like it, and put it down. Six years later, an Avatar event caught my eye and encouraged me to give the game another chance. What followed was several months worth of playing the game to reevaluate the experience and my opinions of it. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it at all but I was surprised to find that wasn't the case in spite of many things I still don't like about this game.

Art by Schrodangan

Approximately 15,000 words.


1: Intro

Introduction explaining what got me to reconsider the game.

2: Stumbling, then Jumping In

First impressions of launching Fortnite for the first time in six years.

3: Where We Droppin'?

Discusses the gameplay featured in the battle royale mode.

4: Alternate Realities

Exploring some of the user-made game modes and maps.

5: Warm Bodies... Mostly

My observations of what the players are like in the battle royale mode.

6: Cash Cow

Discussing the functions of the store and the items made available through it.

7: Guiding Light

Regaling the tale of the first truly exceptional match I chanced upon.

8: Sand Through My Fingers

A list of updates that occurred during the writing process and my thoughts about the effect of constant updates.

9: Finale Royale

The conclusion to Revisiting Fortnite Six Years Later.


Extras

Loose Remarks
Purchase Spreadsheet Template
Video Adaptation (Partial) - YouTube