Fortnite
- Developer: Epic Games
- Release Date: September 26, 2017
- Genre: Battle Royale
- Cross-Play: Yes
For the better part of a decade, Fortnite has dominated the multiplayer genre and the gaming industry as a whole. Despite launching initially as a tower defense/survival hybrid, it was the spin-off battle royale mode released in September 2017 that became such a phenomenon. On PlayStation 5, Fortnite offers the same experience as it does on any other system, and cross-play support means you can freely party up with friends regardless of their platform.
At its core, Fortnite is still the battle royale game that took the gaming world by storm way back in 2017. However, in 2025, the game delivers a much more diverse content offering. In battle royale alone, you can play a variety of multiplayer game modes, including 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 playlists, and developer Epic Games is still introducing new content from week to week. The end-of-season events are particularly noteworthy, as they’re still the industry standard for large-scale updates. The game has been a real trend-setter, and there are countless games like Fortnite looking to replicate at least some portion of its success in the battle royale space.
Aside from battle royale modes, Fortnite also offers a near-endless amount of Creative content. Creative mode allows players and developers to construct their own maps and modes, and build off the existing Fortnite structure. If you and your friends are ever getting bored of battle royale, jumping into Creative and finding something exciting to play is a great way to keep Fortnite fresh for everyone involved.
Finally, in addition to Creative modes, you can play some full games housed within Fortnite that have been created by Epic-owned studios. These include the new Ballistic mode, which is a spin on Counter-Strike and Valorant, and Lego Fortnite.