Fortnite, which was released in 2017, quickly became a fan favorite. The game is that is free to play generated most annual revenue of any game in history with over $2.4 billion!
The team behind Fortnite, Epic Games, said the games immense success was due to its wide availability on multiple platforms such as online streaming, a console, and mobile. The team also points out that they are releasing updates on the daily for new environments, weapons, and strength.