2019-02-21T16:17:51 01:00

Fortnite: Crossplay, Seasons, Battle Pass, Floss Dance & Tips

In this guide to Fortnite you will learn

what makes up the gameplay of Fortnite
how to find the Battle Royale title for download
valuable tips to win

Fortnite this, Fortnite that: the Battle Royale success from Epic Games is felt ubiquitous. If you've been living under a rock or haven't dared to tackle the phenomenon before, we want to get you up to speed. Including some valuable tips for Epic Victory.

1. Colorful Battle Royale: What is Fortnite?

Fortnite is a shooter in the Battle Royale genre and is developed by Epic Games. 100 players land on an island. As time goes by, an ever-increasing storm moves in, draining your life energy. The last player left wins - and takes the "Epic Victory".

Strictly speaking, however, that's not entirely true. Fortnite was originally released back in July 2017 and wasn't a Battle Royale game at the time. Instead, it was a cooperative shooter in which players had to fight alone or in a group against a horde of zombies. This mode is now called "Save the World" and is still available.

But when you hear Fortnite, you automatically think of the well-known Battle Royale phenomenon. This mode is officially called Fortnite: Battle Royale. For a better overview, however, we will abbreviate the name and simply call the title Fortnite in this guide.

2. Is Fortnite free to play?

Fortnite is free to play. However, if you want special items, emotes, dances or skins, you have to pay for them with V-Bucks. V-Bucks is the currency in Fortnite that you can use to buy items in the store.

V-Bucks cost real money, so you have to buy them with Euros. There is one restriction on the . Here, a paid Xbox Live Gold membership is required.

3. On which platforms can I play?

the game is available on all platforms, including Xbox One, iOS, Android, and Mac. Simply download Fortnite from the corresponding marketplace or app store. For example, visit Google Play or the PlayStation Store.

4. Crossplay: Can I play with friends?

With the large number of platforms available, there is a possibility that your friends will play on multiple systems. Don't worry, there is a solution for this: Crossplay. Thanks to this feature, you can play Fortnite with all your friends. It doesn't matter on which platform you play.

You can do this by using your Epic account. You have to create this account when you play Fortnite for the first time. Register with your email address and choose your Fortnite name. Now you can invite your friends and form a team. You can play alone, in pairs or in fours.

5. What is a season in Fortnite & how long does it run?

There is always something new going on in Fortnite. New modes, new weapons, new items or new features. Fresh updates are released on a regular basis. But the biggest changes are introduced with the start of each new season.

Each season is about 70 days long. Epic Games always comes up with a few surprises. In the past, some parts of the map would flood or zombies would suddenly run around. Also, major gameplay changes like planes are introduced with the start of a new season.

6. Why are there so many dances?

Whether it's in the schoolyard or on the internet; Fortnite dances are everywhere. These dances come in different rarity levels. They can be purchased or unlocked. With a quick press of a button is danced. After a skillful shotl, an epic victory or just because.

7. What is the Battle Pass?

Over the course of a season, you'll receive challenges from the game. These can be quite simple, like reaching certain locations on the map. But there are also extensive quests that require several hours. The rewards are items, dances, emotes or V-Bucks.

Up to a certain point, this system costs nothing. Only with the Battle Pass can you unlock all the rewards of a season. The Battle Pass costs 950 V-Bucks. After purchasing it, you unlock all 100 levels and rewards. Especially handy: You also receive V-Bucks through the Battle Pass.

according to Epic Games, you will need75 to 150 hours to unlock everything in the Battle Pass. With the V-Bucks included, you can then buy the next Battle Pass right away without spending any real money.

8. Tips & Tricks for your Epic Victory in Fortnite

Learn the map! Aim well! Play it safe! Build an advantage! These are the four golden tips you should keep in mind for your Epic Victory. Always know where you are on the map.

Fortnite is a shooter, so aiming is also important. To do this, simply learn the different weapons. With time, aiming will become second nature. However, especially as a solo player, you should not blindly rush into every fight.

Two opponents are fighting each other right now? Very good - just wait until there is only one left. And building is especially important for the endgame, when there are only a few players left. Always try to use it to give yourself a height advantage. For more tips and tricks, check out our video guide for Fortnite beginners above.

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