Epic's Fortnight Enters Paid Early Access on July 25

You'll be able to start building on Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Mac.

David Craddock

June 8, 2017 7:00 AM

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Fortnight, Epic Games' action-survival title, will enter early access on July 25. Although Epic did not specify a price, it did list Xbox One, PS4, Windows PCs, and Mac computers as compatible platforms for early access.

Fortnight combines Epic's penchant for action with the in-vogue model of survival and building games like Minecraft. Players team up to construct forts and wage battle against monsters. Amid all that fighting and hammering, players will learn how to craft new items and buildings, as well as hunt for loot.

"Bringing Fortnite to life has been a true labor of love by a talented and dedicated team over many years," says Darren Sugg, creative director on Fortnite, in a press release sent to Shacknews. "We're excited to share the experience and start playing along with more gamers in Early Access this summer."

Ponying up for Fortnight's early access pass will gain you entry into in-game events throughout the 2017 calendar year and discounts on heroes, weapons, loot, and in-game boosts. Pay a little more, and you'll get to start four days early on July 21. If you prefer to line your shelves with physical game boxes, Epic and Gearbox are partnering up to publish a boxed version for Xbox One and PS4.

David Craddock

Long Reads Editor

David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of the Stay Awhile and Listen series, and the Gairden Chronicles series of fantasy novels for young adults. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing Mario, Zelda, and Dark Souls games, and will be happy to discuss at length the myriad reasons why Dark Souls 2 is the best in the series. Follow him online at davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock.