If you've ever played Fortnite or know someone who does, you're familiar with its massive free-to-play battle royale mode. But what many don't realize is that Fortnite actually started with a paid, co-op zombie-survival mode that was supposed to go free years ago, and its recent status change has some surprising implications.
The phrase "Fortnite Save the World free" is trending because players are noticing it's now accessible without purchase, sparking questions about its long-promised free-to-play launch.
While Epic Games initially promised to make Save the World free in 2018, it remained a paid mode for years.