Fortnite has been in early access since its launch in July 2017, but it’s now shedding that tag. Epic Games also said its Save the World PvE will be premium.
It took nearly three years, but Fortnite is finally shedding its Early Access label.
Fortnite‘s Battle Royale, Creative, and Save the World game modes are all leaving Early Access, Epic Games said on Tuesday. Fortnite launched on July 25, 2017 and has been regularly updated with new features, skins, and characters. It has also attracted more than 250 million players.
Epic also said that Save the World, a far less popular PvE mode than Battle Royale, will remain a premium purchase going forward instead of converting to a free-to-play option.
“Since the launch of Save the World’s Early Access period, we’ve added a vast collection of unique Heroes and Schematics, an overhaul of the Front End and Hero Loadouts, a weapon recombobulation system, a climactic narrative experience, and more that has shaped Save the World into a massive-collection-RPG experience,” Epic explained.
