Fortnite User and Growth Stats 2025

Epic Games’ free-to-play (F2P) title Fortnite became a global smash after its release in 2017, permeating the consciousness of even non-gaming audiences.

Several years later, Fortnite’s popularity may have dipped, yet the psychedelic battle royale game remains a cash cow for both publishers and streamers.

We’ll explore the stats behind the 100-person shooter’s continued success below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll learn about Fortnite in 2025.

Fortnite Usage Stats (Top Picks)

Here are some assorted Fortnite statistics:

• There are around 650 million registered Fortnite players.
• Approximately 1.5 million people play Fortnite every day.
• Fortnite generated over $9 billion in its first two full years since its launch.
• Fortnite events increase monthly revenue by around 23%.
• Around 85% of Fortnite players are aged 18 to 35.
• The biggest Fortnite event had over 15 million concurrent players.
• Over 13 million hours of Fortnite are streamed weekly on Twitch.

For more insightful Fortnite stats, including further detail on the stats above, continue reading below.

How Many People Play Fortnite?

Fortnite became a worldwide phenomenon in a relatively short space of time. Back in August 2017, there were approximately 1 million registered players, one month after launch.

By the end of 2017, this number had increased significantly to 30 million. One month into 2018, that figure had increased by 1.5x to around 45 million.

A little over a year after first launching, Fortnite’s registered players hit 200 million.

As of 2025, there are now approximately 650 million registered Fortnite players.

On an average day, approximately 1.5 million users play Fortnite.

This figure shot up to over 14 million on November 30, 2024, when Fortnite hosted the "Remix: The Finale" event, a live interactive concert tribute to Juice WRLD

Many Fortnite users play online on their computer or item shop through the Fortnite website. In fact, Fortnite's website attracts 17.5 million monthly visits. 

Sources: BusinessofApps, Fortnite.gg, Semrush

How Does Fortnite Make Money?

As a result of Fortnite’s F2P nature, Epic Games has established several other very profitable revenue streams. The most notable revenue stream is downloadable content (DLC) sales.

The vast majority of Fortnite players have bought some form of DLC.

Of the 1,000 respondents asked in February 2020, 77% claimed they had spent money on in-game purchases for Fortnite (with a further 2% preferring not to answer).

The amount spent on in-game purchases unsurprisingly increased during the first 2 years of the game’s existence.

In its first full year (2018), an average of $84.67 was spent by each Fortnite player.

By 2020, this figure had increased by around 21% to $102.42.

Considering the average price of an AAA title is roughly $60-$70, these DLC sales figures more than compensate for the lack of initial cost.

Sources: VentureBeat, LendEDU, MUO

Fortnite Revenue Data

The undoubted popularity of Fortnite translated into revenue.

In 2018, Epic Games generated around $5.6 billion. And despite a drop-off in the following year, it still far exceeded most other titles with approximately $4.2 billion in revenue.

However, as of 2025, projected revenue is set to exceed 2018's total, exceeding $6 billion.

Here's a look at Epic Games' revenue over time:

Year	Epic Games Annual Revenue
2018	$5.63 billion
2019	$4.22 billion
2020	$5.1 billion
2021	$5.36 billion
2022	$5.55 billion
2023	$5.63 billion
2024	$5.82 billion
2025*	$6.01 billion
2026*	$6.21 billion

*Projected figures.

Sources: Epic Games, Eurogamer

Battle Royale Stats

Fortnite’s genre, known as battle royale, rapidly became one of the most popular in video games across the globe. Yet a recent Newzoo report indicates that the genre is experiencing a decline in popularity.

This might sound surprising given the continued success of Fortnite (and major competitors Warzone, PUBG, and Apex Legends). However, the trend seems more reflective of other games in the genre fading away.

Newzoo's Game Performance Monitor – which uses both official and estimated data from 37 markets – shows that battle royales accounted for 19% of total gaming hours in 2021. That figure dropped to just 12% in 2023 and 2024.

While overall engagement with battle royales has decreased, Fortnite has significantly increased its dominance within the genre.

Its share of battle royale playtime has jumped from 43% in 2021 to 77% in 2024.

This surge aligns with the game's expansion into new modes like Lego Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. These are all hosted within the Fortnite ecosystem but fall outside traditional battle royale gameplay.

Source: Yahoo Tech

How Many Hours Do People Spend Playing Fortnite?

Considering the average American spends 14.8 hours per week playing video games, these figures suggest that many Fortnite players spent the majority of their gaming time on the title.

The results also revealed that:

• 7 in 10 Fortnite players play under 10 hours per week.
• “0-5 hours” was the most common answer.
• 1 in 20 Fortnite players play over 21+ hours each week.

Here is a detailed look at the numbers:

Number of Hours Per Week	Percentage
0 to 5 Hours	36%
6 to 10 Hours	34%
11 to 15 Hours	17%
16 to 20 Hours	8%
21 Hours or More	5%

Unsurprisingly, Fortnite users surge during special events. And Epic Games have taken full advantage of this:

Date	Event	Concurrent Players
November 2018	Destruction of the Purple Cube	8.3 million
February 2019	Marshmello Concert	10.7 million
April 2020	Travis Scott Concert	12.3 million
November 2020	Galactus Event	15.3 million
Novemeber 2023	Fortnite OG	44.7 million
December 2023	The Big Bang Event: A New Beginning for Fortnite	10 mllion
October 2024	Doctor Doom boss battle	5.6 million
November 2024	Chapter 2 Remix: The Prelude live event	9.8 million
November 2024	Remix: The Final event	14.3 million

Sources: LendEDU, Marketing Charts, The Verge, Epic Games

Fortnite User Demographics

The distribution of Fortnite players is heavily skewed towards younger players.

A 2018 analysis in the US found that over half (62.7%) of players are aged 18 to 24 years.

In fact, in December 2022, Epic Games received a hefty fine totaling $275 million for violating children's privacy.

A further 22.5% of players are aged between 25 to 34 years.

Meanwhile, around 1 in 8 (12.7%) Fortnite players fall in the 35 to 44 years category.

Just 2% of Fortnite players are aged 45+ (45 to 54 years).

That same survey also revealed that 72.4% of Fortnite players are male. While just over 1 in 4 (27.6%) are female.

However, we dug deeper into Fortnite player demographics using Semrush's audience research tools to uncover additional data. 

25.46% of Fortnite users are aged 25 to 34 years, more than any other age group. 

Users aged 18 to 24 years are a close second at 24.13%. Additionally, 71.01% of Fortnite users are male. 

Sources: Verto Analytics, Semrush

Fortnite Usage by Device

Fortnite’s global appeal spanned across multiple devices.

Consoles are comfortably the device of choice for Fortnite players. Followed by computers and mobile.

Here’s the full breakdown of the numbers:

Device	Share of Respondents Using it to Play Fortnite
Console	77.4%
Computer	13.9%
Mobile Phone	8.7%

In fact, Fortnite has been so popular among console users that it regularly tops monthly charts:

Title	Monthly Active Users (PS5)	Monthly Active Users (Xbox)	Monthly Active Users (Switch)	Monthly Active Users (PC)
Fortnite	1st	2nd	1st	5th
Call of Duty MW II/III/Warzone/Black Ops	2nd	1st	-	-
Minecraft	3rd	3rd	2nd	2nd
GTA V	4th	4th		15th
EA Sports FC 25	5th	10th	13th	-
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered	-	5th	-	-
Mario Kart 8	-	-	3rd	-
Animal Crossing	-	-	4th	-
Fall Guys	-	-	5th
Counter-Strike 2 & GO	-	-	-	1st
R.E.P.O.	-	-	-	4th
Roblox	6th	6th	-	5th
Rocket League	7th	9th	6th	19th

As of April 2025, Fortnite topped the PS5 and Switch charts for monthly active users.

Interestingly, 70.18% of users access Fortnite online with a mobile device while 29.82% use a desktop.  

Sources: LendEDU, Newzoo, Semrush

Fortnite Streaming Stats

Streaming and Fortnite have gone hand-in-hand since the game’s launch. And despite a drop-off from its peak popularity, Fortnite is back on top when it comes to streaming viewers.

In fact, it’s worth noting the longevity of many of the titles in the following table – perhaps an indication of Fortnite’s potential for enduring success.

Here’s a look at the most popular games on Twitch (in terms of monthly hours watched) in April/May 2025:

Rank	Title	Release Year	Total Monthly Hours
1	Fortnite	2017	3,409,318
2	Just Chatting	2020	2,990,208
3	Valorant	2020	2,079,929
4	Call of Duty: Warzone	2020	2,048,510
5	Grand Theft Auto V	2013	1,851,752
6	Minecraft	2009	1,617,293
7	Call of Duty	2003	1,490,917
8	Apex Legends	2019	1,298,620
9	League of Legends	2009	1,246,537
10	Marvel Rivals	2024	1,177,401

Source: SullyGnome

Key Takeaways

Fortnite’s unprecedented worldwide success has been a driving force for many other titles in the F2P format and the battle royale genre.

In 2025, the game remains relevant and continues to attract players, viewers, and collaborations.

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