The metaverse is already here — it’s called Fortnite
Technology giants are fighting over who will build and control the metaverse —the supposed future virtual world we’ll all hang out in together and spend all of our time in—with Facebook even reportedly planning to go as far as rename the company to stake its own claim.
But here’s the thing: the metaverse is already here…and it’s called Fortnite. Unlike any other game I’ve played, Fortnite keeps myself and many of my friends coming back and hanging out as it continually grows and evolves.
Built by Epic Games, Fortnite is a survival game where 100 players drop onto an island and fight to be the last player standing as a storm closes in around them, forcing everyone closer together.
Fortnite was first released in 2017, but it’s been a sensation that’s grown to more than 350 million registered players, and has seen upwards of 15 million of those players log in at the same time.
Over the last 18 months as we drifted in and out of lockdowns, Fortnite was the one game that made me feel connected to friends and family. After a long day of being on video calls, it was a great escape where we could meet up, hang out, and…
