Is Fortnite ending? The latest shutdown hoax explained

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Is Fortnite ending? It's a question that has been asked several times over the years — and one that Epic Games likes to play with to generate excitement about the next chapter of the battle royale phenomenon. But this time it's a little different.

Speculation has started to spread across the web that something is happening behind the scenes, now that Fortnite has been on the market for more than six years.

There's been movement at Epic Games to suggest not all is as it seems at the developer. Yet Fortnite generated upwards of $6 billion in 2022 — suggesting it's showing no signs of losing its popularity anytime soon.

So, what's fact? What's fiction? To help work this all out, we've collated all the necessary details to let you know what's actually happening in the world of Fortnite. Head below for more.

Fortnite is not ending. There has been no indication from Epic that the game is coming to an end any time soon. In fact, Fortnitemares is set to be the next major event, with lots of new goodies set to be added as part of the Halloween event.

Fortnite officially launched in July 2017, and is likely to keep going for the next couple of years at least, especially considering the amount of cash it generates for the company.

If Fortnite 2 ever becomes a thing, then Fortnite might be sunsetting in some capacity. But right now, no — Fornite is not ending.

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The Fortnite shutdown hoax has stemmed from a number of fake posts found across social media – most commonly on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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