Fortnite

Fortnite is the most culturally ubiquitous video game of the last decade — a free-to-play battle royale phenomenon from Epic Games that has transcended gaming to become a genuine pop culture platform. One hundred players drop onto an island, gather resources, build structures, and fight to be the last one standing — but what makes Fortnite unique is its building mechanic, which rewards creative players who can construct defensive cover or reach higher ground mid-fight. Beyond the core battle royale, Epic has expanded Fortnite into a metaverse platform hosting live concerts by Ariana Grande and Travis Scott, licensed worlds based on Dragon Ball, Star Wars, and Marvel, and LEGO Fortnite — a full survival crafting mode. The weekly-updated Island featuring game modes created by the community makes Fortnite a living, breathing platform rather than a static game. Its cultural reach is unparalleled in gaming history.