The success of Fortnite in the video game industry is quite a story. Released back on July 17, 2017 for PCs, the game has seen a ton of evolution since its admittedly barebones launch.

Its popularity remains uncontested, and the game routinely features content updates and collabs with other IPs, which boosts its overall appeal amongst the masses. However, things were a lot different during the first few months of the game, and Epic Games initially planned to release it as a PvE focused title.

Fortnite was a PvE title before transitioning into a battle royale spectacle Fortnite: Save the World in all its glory | Image Credit: Epic Games

Fortnite, or as it was known before, Fortnite: Save the World, was a looter shooter, free-to-play title focused on PvE gameplay. It incorporated elements from previously established titles such as Left 4 Dead and Minecraft, combining the co-op aspect of the former with the on-the-go building aspect of Minecraft.