Fortnite live event updates — Two extra showings of Eminem’s Big Bang added ahead of new update – check downtime hours

Fortnite makes huge money

Fortnite really is a global phenomenon and brings in an incredible amount of cash.

It made $2.4 billion in 2018, more money than any game in history had managed over a 12-month period.

The total revenue for the game is estimated at around $3.8 billion.

Its monthly revenue peaked in December 2017 at $372.2 million, with third-party analysis indicating it has declined 56% since then.

Why Fortnite got banned from mobile app stores

Fortnite was banned by Apple and Google Play in 2020 after using an unapproved payment mechanism in their game. 

The removal came due to an update that let players buy in-game currency at a reduced rate if they bought directly from Epic Games’ website as opposed to the App Store. 

Apple takes a standard 30 percent cut of sales from its compulsory payment system.

Apple said Epic had taken the “unfortunate step of violating the App Store guidelines.”

Epic mentioned that anyone with the game downloaded on their iPhone will still be available to play until the next update is released, which will delete certain features. 

V-Bucks cannot be gifted

There is no way to gift other players V-Bucks in-game, as the game developers, Epic Games, made it clear they do not wish players to earn their V-Bucks this way as it could lead to scams.

The only method of ‘gifting’ V-Bucks is to buy a gift card online or in-store, so there is no gifting system in-game.

You can pick up these gift cards in GAME, Amazon, Curry’s or Argos and will have the value of V-Bucks on them.

What to know about V-Bucks

V-Bucks is a form of virtual currency used in the game Fortnite, which can either be earned in the game or paid for using real money.

Virtual currency isn’t just restricted to Fortnite, with other popular games such as FIFA using their own type of credit.

V-Bucks are used to buy in-game skins for characters, and other items.

Up to 13,500 V-Bucks can be purchased at once.

Everything to know about Fortnite, conclusion

Crossovers involve players being able to buy themed outfits for the movie, TV show, or brand, as well as getting some themed activities in-game to do too.

These might be new places to explore, new challenges to complete to win themed accessories, or new game modes that are loosely related to the theme of whatever is being crossed over with.

Everything to know about Fortnite, continued

Fortnite has also made its developers billions.

The battle royale mode is free to play, but there is also a story-driven single-player and co-op mode called Save The World that players have to pay for.

Pop culture crossover events are very common because of the game’s huge audience.

Everything to know about Fortnite

Fortnite is an online video game played by up to 250 million people across the world.

In it, 100 players compete on their own or with a small group of pals to grab weapons, gather resources and build defenses, before fighting it out to be the last man (or team) standing.

Matches take about 20 minutes, and you can drop into a new game within seconds of your previous one finishing.

It’s bright, it’s cartoony and it’s fiendishly compelling.

Skill is rewarded but luck also plays a huge role, meaning no two games are ever the same and everyone feels like they have a chance of winning.

More to know about the Eminem Fortnite skins, part three

The Marshall Never More skin is more based on Eminem’s current look, with brown hair, and in a 1950s style suit.

Marshall Never More will cost you 1.5k V-Bucks but there are also other bundles that include items for slightly more.

A number of other items, like back blings and emotes, are coming as part of the event.

More to know about the Eminem Fortnite skins, part two

The second outfit is called Slim Shady, and is named after Eminem’s previous rap persona.

Featuring his iconic bleach-blonde hair, a navy jacket and sweatpants, and a t-shirt based on the Kinky shirt he used to wear.

Slim Shady is a slightly more expensive outfit and will set you back 1.9k V-Bucks.

More to know about the Eminem Fortnite skins

Even though the Big Bang event isn’t happening until later today, gamers may start getting in the spirit by picking up some new clothes beforehand.

Three new themed skins for Fortnite will be released into the game ahead of Eminem’s concert.

The first is Rap Boy, an outfit based on Eminem’s Robin-style outfit seen in the Without Me video.

It features an eye mask, green sweatpants, and a black and red jacket with an ‘E’ on it similar to Robin’s ‘R’ logo.

Rap Boy is one of the cheaper outfits and available for 1.5k V-Bucks.

Chapter 5 Season 1 Battle Pass details, continued

The ensemble features Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid, dressed in a suit jacket, and Peter Griffin from Family Guy, dressed in a form-fitting dinner jacket.

Additionally, Lego has hinted at a partnership between the well-liked battle royale game and the constructable bricks.

After releasing a picture of a Lego Loot Llama, the firm informed gamers that they could now connect their Epic Games and Lego accounts.

This suggests that Chapter 5 will see the appearance of a Lego and Fortnite partnership.

Chapter 5 Season 1 Battle Pass details revealed

Although the Battle Pass for the upcoming season hasn’t been made public yet, some rather trustworthy information has leaked from Fortnite.

When details about the Battle Pass appeared ahead of schedule, one gamer was able to snap a picture of the Xbox dashboard.

Eight new costumes and two cars were shown as upcoming additions to the game.

Two of these eight new ensembles were identifiable from previous media.

Eminem skins available in the item shop

Three skins based on Eminem are now available in the item shop.

The three outfits are called Rap Boy, Slim Shady, and Marshall Never More.

Those who attend the event will also earn a Big Bang loading screen featuring the star.

Gamers should expect more downtime

Following the Big Bang event, Fortnite will get ready for the upcoming Chapter.

This implies that every mode—including the custom modes created by the creators and kept active during the event—will crash.

The Fortnite v28.00 update will begin at 8:30 pm PT / 11:30 pm ET tonight, December 2, and 4:30 am GMT on December 3.

There is no official end for the downtime, but this usually takes several hours.

Fortnite servers will be down in preparation for Big Bang event

The main game modes will go down before the event to allow the servers to update for the Big Bang.

Fortnite’s main modes are expected to go offline starting from 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 5 pm GMT today.

Servers will go live again at 10:30 am PT / 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm GMT so that people can enter the waiting room for the Big Bang.

When to tune in for Big Bang

The Fortnite Big Bang event will begin today, December 2, 2023, at:

• 11am PT (Western US)
• 2pm ET (Eastern US)
• 7pm GMT (UK time)
• 8pm CET (Central Europe)

In other locations, however, you can tune in for the event at the following times on December 3:

• 4am JST (Japan time)
• 6am AEDT (Eastern Australia)

There will also be a waiting room for players before the event starts which will open 30 minutes before the event goes live.

Big Bang event happening TODAY

One of the biggest rappers in the history of the genre, Eminem, is the guest performer at a new event that Fortnite OG is putting together for this season.

The Fortnite Big Bang event, which is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, is expected to be one of the most significant Fortnite events, according to leaks.

The event will begin today, December 2, 2023, at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET / 7 pm GMT.