Fortnite reaches 8.3 million concurrent players

Fortnite is a free-to-play third-person shooter with building mechanics. The title has become a cultural sensation due to its unique blend of expressive gameplay. Dorsum in February 2022, Epic Games stated that the title was played by roughly 3.4 million gamers concurrently. Since then we haven't heard much about the game's figures, and many assumed that it'due south popularity was affected past other battle royale titles on the marketplace.

According to a report by VG247, Fortnite's current concurrent role player count is 8.3 million. This is a massive leap over Feb's figures. Since the number is so loftier and downright unbelievable, the outlet reached out to Epic Games twice and confirmed the number.

This massive increment could be attributed to Fortnite's mobile ports which take taken iOS and Android past storm. In that location are probably millions of gamers who play on a smartphone or tablet. Unfortunately, as is the problem with almost every multiplayer game, Fortnite suffers from cheating on almost every platform it'southward available on.

Consoles are affected the most it seems. An XIM Adapter allows console gamers to "trick" an Xbox One into thinking a mouse and keyboard is really a controller. This allows certain gamers to aim with more precision and use other tricks to execute moves that are impossible with a controller. Luckily, the company seems to exist cracking down on this because individuals who use an XIM Adapter are reportedly getting banned.

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Minecraft Preview can now be downloaded and played on Windows

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Minecraft Preview tin at present be downloaded and played on Windows

On Monday, Mojang Studios announced Minecraft Preview, a new Minecraft game that volition let players test upcoming changes and updates earlier they release. Minecraft Preview will eventually supersede the current Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta program.