Officially announced on Fortnite’s Twitter account, Epic Games disclosed that November 4th saw the highest player engagement in Fortnite’s history.
Epic Games achieved a historic milestone with the release of Fortnite OG at the end of last week, garnering the largest player count in the history of their immensely popular battle royale shooter.
Since its debut in early access in 2017, Fortnite has enjoyed global success, continuously expanding its capabilities and influencing numerous multiplayer titles. The latest addition, Fortnite OG, has already become a resounding success, shattering records for Epic Games.
Officially announced on Fortnite’s Twitter account, Epic Games disclosed that November 4th saw the highest player engagement in Fortnite’s history. A staggering 45 million players immersed themselves in Fortnite OG on Saturday, amassing an impressive 102 million hours of collective gameplay. In light of this monumental achievement, Epic expressed their gratitude to players who joined the game over the weekend, setting a new pinnacle for the multiplayer sensation.
Epic Games conveyed their astonishment and appreciation, stating, “Way to start things off with a big bang. We’re blown away by the response to Fortnite OG… Yesterday [November 4th] was the biggest day in Fortnite’s history with over 44.7 million players jumping in and 102 million hours of play. To all Fortnite players, OG and new, thank you!”
The extraordinary success of Fortnite OG raises intrigue regarding Epic’s response to fans hoping for the preservation of the game’s legacy map, weapons, and other features. Initially slated to run for the next month, Fortnite OG is set to transition out in early December.
Chapter 4, Season 5 (or potentially Chapter 6) is anticipated to take its place. However, given the unprecedented triumph of Fortnite OG, Epic’s plans may undergo adjustments in the coming weeks.
Epic Games is an American video game and software developer and publisher based in Cary, North Carolina. The company was founded by Tim Sweeney as Potomac Computer Systems in 1991, originally located in his parents’ house in Potomac, Maryland.
Epic is best known for its Unreal Engine, which is used to develop video games, films, television shows, and other media. The company also owns and develops several popular video games, including Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys.