As Fortnite turns seven years old, Epicās cash cow has grown in scale and scope in ways that can make approaching the game feel daunting. Isnāt it just for kids? Arenāt you supposed to be playing PUGB instead? No! Because as nauseating as the infinite merch and all-pervading presence of the game may seem, itās actually a really fun multiplayer shooter. And given itās free, itās 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 youāve created an account, youāll 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 Pasāand thatās all before youāve figured out how to just start a game of vanilla Fortnite. On top of that, if you want to unlock a skin, youāll either need to complete a quest or purchase them. Thatās not even mentioning the gameās weapon color system. But donāt worry because this guide will break down everything you need to know about playing Fortnite
