As Fortnite turns seven years old, Epicâs cash cow has grown in scale and scope in ways that can make approaching the game feel daunting. Isnât it just for kids? Arenât you supposed to be playing PUGB instead? No! Because as nauseating as the infinite merch and all-pervading presence of the game may seem, itâs actually a really fun multiplayer shooter. And given itâs free, itâs still worth a look. But ho boy, seven years of development has piled up into one ridiculous mess of a lobby screen, making even just finding the core game a bemusing exercise. So, let us guide you through the madness.
Starting Fornite is, in itself, deeply confusing. Once youâve created an account, youâll be faced with a ludicrous wall of game modes before realizing there are multiple tabs to look through, piles upon piles of quest types, ongoing storylines, and a Battle Pasâand thatâs all before youâve figured out how to just start a game of vanilla Fortnite. On top of that, if you want to unlock a skin, youâll either need to complete a quest or purchase them. Thatâs not even mentioning the gameâs weapon color system. But donât worry because this guide will break down everything you need to know about playing Fortnite
