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Fortnite’s winter event kicks off today with two weeks of in-game presentsFortnite’s winter event kicks off today with two weeks of in-game presents
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Fortnite adds Rey and Finn skins in time for Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerFortnite adds Rey and Finn skins in time for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Google says it won’t grant Fortnite an exemption to the Play Store’s 30 percent cutGoogle says it won’t grant Fortnite an exemption to the Play Store’s 30 percent cut
Fortnite’s new island has already changed, just in time for HalloweenFortnite’s new island has already changed, just in time for Halloween
Fortnite’s black hole event broke Twitch and Twitter viewing recordsFortnite’s black hole event broke Twitch and Twitter viewing records
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Fortnite’s black hole has closed, and Chapter 2 is finally hereFortnite’s black hole has closed, and Chapter 2 is finally here
Leaked Fortnite Chapter 2 trailer provides a first glimpse at the new islandLeaked Fortnite Chapter 2 trailer provides a first glimpse at the new island
With the apocalyptic black hole event, Fortnite’s storytelling has grown increasingly ambitiousWith the apocalyptic black hole event, Fortnite’s storytelling has grown increasingly ambitious
Fortnite has been down for hours as millions of players stare at a black holeFortnite has been down for hours as millions of players stare at a black hole
Fortnite season X has changed so much that it’s overwhelmingFortnite season X has changed so much that it’s overwhelming
Fortnite is adding skill-based matchmaking and botsFortnite is adding skill-based matchmaking and bots
Fortnite’s new Borderlands 3 crossover features Psycho, Claptrap, and a Pandora zoneFortnite’s new Borderlands 3 crossover features Psycho, Claptrap, and a Pandora zone
Fortnite’s next tournament will also be its most controversial, thanks to mech suitsFortnite’s next tournament will also be its most controversial, thanks to mech suits
Epic details the future of competitive Fortnite after the World CupEpic details the future of competitive Fortnite after the World Cup
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Ninja announces he is leaving Twitch to stream exclusively on MixerNinja announces he is leaving Twitch to stream exclusively on Mixer
Fortnite season X adds mech suits, a meteor, and ‘volatile rift zones’Fortnite season X adds mech suits, a meteor, and ‘volatile rift zones’
Fortnite season 10 will start with a time-bending explosionFortnite season 10 will start with a time-bending explosion
How the Fortnite World Cup could inspire the next Ninja or Tfue

The battle royale game is minting a new generation of superstars

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Watch Fortnite World Cup champion Bugha show off his trophy on The Tonight ShowWatch Fortnite World Cup champion Bugha show off his trophy on The Tonight Show
The Fortnite World Cup Finals were a victory lap for Epic Games

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Epic teases Fortnite season 10 during World Cup FinalsEpic teases Fortnite season 10 during World Cup Finals
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