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Before skydiving into a match, players just starting out with the massively popular battle royale game should read our Fortnite tips.
ByBen Moore Ben Moore Editor, Consumer Electronics My Experience I’ve been writing and editing technology content for over five years, most recently as part of PCMag's consumer electronics team, though I also spent several years on the software team. Before PCMag, I worked at Neowin.net, Tom’s Guide, and Laptop Mag. I spend too much of my free time reading forums and blogs about audio and photography. Read Full Bio
Fortnite, an incredibly popular free-to-play PC game, is the latest title to capitalize on the battle royale craze.
Fortnite distinguishes itself with cartoon-style graphics and unique construction mechanics, but the premise is familiar. Your goal is to be the last person, squad, or team left alive in a round. That's easier said than done, of course, since each match includes 99 other players, all of whom have the same goal. Although the four-person Squad or 50 vs. 50 team modes can dramatically reduce the number of enemy combatants, you still compete indirectly with your teammates to get the best score.
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The best way to improve your Fortnite performance is to dive into the game for a few hours and get first-hand experience. Fortnite is more accessible than Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) ($26.99 at Green Man Gaming)(Opens in a new window) , and you are likely to fare better without as much experience. Still, there's no harm in familiarizing yourself with some basic mechanics and strategies beforehand. Although we can't guarantee these tips will propel you to a first-place finish, following them will improve your chances. Luck, after all, determines many of the outcomes in these types of games.
If you have any secret paths to victory, feel free to leave a comment below. We always like to hear from our readers.
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About Ben Moore
Editor, Consumer Electronics
I’ve been writing and editing technology content for over five years, most recently as part of PCMag's consumer electronics team, though I also spent several years on the software team. Before PCMag, I worked at Neowin.net, Tom’s Guide, and Laptop Mag. I spend too much of my free time reading forums and blogs about audio and photography.
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