2026-03-11
Fortnite's original cooperative looter-shooter 'Save the World' will transition from a paid product to free-to-play on April 16, 2026 — with pre-registration rewards and benefits for existing players
Before Fortnite became known worldwide as a free-to-play battle royale, it launched as a paid cooperative looter-shooter with survival elements under the name Fortnite: Save the World. The mode, released in July 2017 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One, originally sold for around $40 and centered on players working together to repel monster attacks, including by building defensive structures.