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<p><a href="http://ift.tt/2qTGTNO">Fortnite</a> is scheduled to launch in full sometime next year as a free-to-play game, and it was recently released in Early Access on <a href="http://ift.tt/2uPhtz5">PS4</a>, <a href="http://ift.tt/2nK1ajp">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="http://ift.tt/2nKlIbK">PC</a>. However, it&#8217;s currently only playable if you purchase a paid version of the game. In spite of the fact that it&#8217;ll be free next year, Fortnite has already sold a <em>lot </em>of copies.</p>
<p>On <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenSugg/status/890212837779361792" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> today, Fortnite creative director Darren Sugg revealed that over 500,000 people have already purchased one of the game&#8217;s paid tiers. It&#8217;s currently available in several packs: the $40 standard version comes with access to the game as well as loot packs and cosmetic items. The $60 Deluxe, $80 Super Deluxe, and $150 Limited Editions include more bonuses like additional heroes, weapon packs, and more.</p>
<p>The long wait for the game appears to not have dampened player anticipation for it; in fact, if anything, excitement and interest seems even higher because of its delays. <a href="http://ift.tt/2rUDIGU">Fortnite was first revealed</a> way back in December 2011; since then, it&#8217;s gone through numerous revisions, with <a href="http://ift.tt/2eOCZB5">Epic&#8217;s CEO saying in 2016 </a>that &#8220;it&#8217;s a game that takes time to get right.&#8221; </p>
<p>Fortnite will officially leave Early Access in 2018, at which point it&#8217;ll become a free-to-play game. At this time, it&#8217;s unclear how the free-to-play model will work. If you&#8217;re interested in jumping into the game now, you can <a href="http://ift.tt/2r5IDnT">read more about Fortnite&#8217;s Early Access tiers here</a>.</p>
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<p><em>Source: <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://ift.tt/2eODxXF">GameSpot</a></em></div>
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