What is Fortnite?

A fort at night. Get it? Fortnite? Lolz..

Fortnite is one of the most popular online games in the world. It was released in 2017, and millions of players have already tried it. The most famous game mode is Battle Royale, where 100 players land on an island and compete to be the last person standing. Players collect weapons, build walls, and work together—or fight each other—to survive.

At the start of a match, players are dropped from a flying bus. Some players like busy areas, but others prefer quiet places where they can collect items safely. New players often feel nervous because the game moves quickly, but they soon realized that practice helps.

In Battle Royale, players can build different structures using wood, brick, and metal. Many professional players have held tournaments and taught others how to build quickly. At first, many people thought building was difficult, though it becomes easier with time.

Fortnite also includes fun events, concerts, and stories that change every season. Everything is new except the main goal: stay alive until the end. Players should not quit too early, because even beginners can win if they plan well. Most players expect challenges, but that is part of the fun. Many fans say Fortnite is quite exciting because it is fast, colorful, and full of surprises.

Vocabulary: Definitions & Examples

1. quit – to stop doing something or leave something permanently

• Example: Many players don’t quit the game even when the match gets difficult.

  
  

2. quite – very; to a high degree

• Example: Fortnite is quite popular among teenagers.

  
  

3. quiet – silent or with little noise

• Example: Beginners often land in quiet areas to avoid early fights.

  
  

4. held – past tense of “hold”; to organize or to carry something

• Example: The company has held many Fortnite tournaments.

  
  

5. already – before now; earlier than expected

• Example: Millions of players have already tried the game.

  
  

6. except – not including; other than

• Example: Everyone joined the match except two players.

  
  

7. expect – to believe something will happen

• Example: Players expect the map to change every season.

  
  

8. though – but; however

• Example: The game is fun, though it can be hard for beginners.

  
  

9. thought – past tense of “think”

• Example: He thought he would lose, but he won the match.

  
  

10. realized – understood something clearly

• Example: She realized she needed better strategy to win.

  
  

Gap-Fill Exercise

Use the words: quit, quite, quiet, held, already, except, expect, though, thought, realized

1. Fortnite became popular very quickly, and many people had ______ tried it by 2018.

2. New players usually look for a ______ place to land on the island.

3. Professional gamers have ______ big tournaments for fans.

4. Everyone joined the team ______ one player who was late.

5. Some players ______ the game is too fast at first.

6. You should not ______ a match early; you might still win.

7. Many fans ______ the new season to have big changes.

8. The game is ______ exciting and full of action.

9. He lost the match, ______ he played very well.

10. She ______ she needed to practice building more.

Essay Questions: Answer one of the questions. Write 5-6 sentences in essay form.

1. Why Is Fortnite So Popular?

Explain what makes Fortnite fun for players. Think about the graphics, teamwork, and special events. Include words like already, quite, thought, and realized.

2. Challenges in Learning Fortnite

Describe the difficulties a beginner faces. Talk about landing in quiet places, not wanting to quit, and how players learn from their mistakes.

3. Fortnite Seasons and Expectations

Write about how Fortnite changes every season. Discuss what players expect, what is usually the same except a few details, and how players feel though the game can be stressful.