eSports Insider · Jan 22
Will Fortnite ever die? Probably not anytime soon
South Park outfits in Fortnite / Image credit: Fortnite Fortnite is one of the most popular multiplayer games in history, though many gamers believe that it’s beginning to lose its popularity.
Despite launching over eight years ago, Fortnite: Battle Royale still has a massive player count day to day in 2026.
The constant events and collaborations with third-party franchises have kept Fortnite fresh over the years.
Fewer players are logging on for new chapters, but there has been a fairly consistent number of average daily users over the last three years.
Though there are still a lot of active daily fans, Fortnite rarely breaks player count records these days.