If there's one universal axiom, it's that building forts is awesome, even as an adult. Epic Game's latest title takes that concept and runs with it in Fortnite, which goes into paid Early Access July 25th (or July 21st for those who pre-order). Of course, creating a fort is only the beginning. After all, what good is a fort without something for it to defend against? And make no mistake, you'll have plenty of opportunities in Fortnite to see how your bunker stands up. That's because a gigantic storm is ravishing the earth, unleashing droves of deadly monsters, bent on destruction. Humanity has been nearly wiped out, and your enemies are just itching to finish the job. It's up to you and three other players (via grouping up with pals or randomized drop-in matchmaking) to stem the invasion, rescue any survivors you come across, and send the monsters back to oblivion.
There are four main classes in Fortnite: Outlander, Soldier, Ninja, and Constructor, with hundreds of variations for each, including male and female versions, distinctive outfits, and upgrades. As you play, you'll collect hero cards of different rarities for all of them. The more hero cards you acquire, the more abilities, powers, and perks you'll have access to. The Outlander excels at discovering crafting ingredients for forts and explosives, while the Soldier, perhaps not too surprisingly, is your go-to class in combat. The Ninja is a fast-moving, double-jumping disruption/melee specialist, and the Constructor can repair and buff structures with superior speed—perfect for reinforcing forts at a moment's notice. You'll accrue XP as you go along too, boosting your arsenal of high-powered heroes.
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