Fortnite has taken the world by storm. Even if you've never held a game controller in your life, you've definitely seen Fortnite dances in schools, at sports games, or just at your local supermarket. This game is everywhere.

How much do you really know about Fortnite though? Keep reading to find out more about what the game originally looked like, how much money it made in 2018, and what creator Tim Sweeney is doing with all of that money.

So How Did Fortnite Get Its Name?

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In the game Fortnite, players battle against each other to be the last man (or woman) standing. In the most difficult mode of the game, the object is to survive for two whole weeks. Traditionally, a time period of two weeks is called a fortnight.

Of course, you don't have to play the game for two whole weeks straight. Time moves a lot faster in the Fortnite universe. The name also refers to the temporary forts that players build within the game to protect themselves or trap other players.