2020 game guide
Fortnite
Pick Fortnite when you want fast, social matches and a game that changes frequently. Zero Build makes the core battle royale easier to approach if construction is not your interest.
At a glance
IS IT A
GOOD FIT?
- Platforms
- Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
- Play modes
- Solo, Online co-op, Competitive multiplayer
- Best for
- a challenge, exploration, building and improving, and fast action
- Time commitment
- 1–3 hour sessions and weeks or months of play
- Genres
- Shooter, Simulator
- Themes
- Action, Survival, Sandbox, Open World
Human-written fit guide
WHO SHOULD
PLAY IT?
Practical reasons to choose it—and reasons to choose something else.
Best for
- Short competitive sessions
- Playing with friends
- Frequently changing events
Why it works
- A single match has a clear beginning and end.
- Solo, duo and squad options cover different social moods.
- Regular changes keep familiar matches from becoming completely static.
Consider before playing
- The rotating store and battle-pass structure can create purchase pressure.
- Frequent balance changes may frustrate players who prefer stable rules.
Why it may fit
MATCH THE GAME
TO THE MOMENT.
Fortnite is available on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch and supports solo, online co-op, and competitive multiplayer. It may be a good choice when you want a challenge, exploration, building and improving, and fast action. Its genre may suit 1–3 hour sessions and weeks or months of play.
This is a compatibility match, not a review score. Pick My Next Game compares the game with your platform and the kind of session you want; it does not claim that one game is best for everyone.
Game facts and description are provided by IGDB. View Fortnite on IGDB.com
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