Fortnite: Battle Royale is a titan of a video game. Released as a free-to-play title in 2017, Epic’s third-person shooter gained massive popularity due to its unique building mechanic, and, eventually, its large collection of crossovers with television characters and celebrities.
Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that Fortnite has shaped an entire generation of gamers throughout the last decade. Though the days of Fortnite’s popularity may seem to be over, we’re taking a look at player count records to answer the question: Is Fortnite dying in 2026?