Is PUBG Older Than Fortnite?
The battle royale era in the gaming world has seen many players flock to two popular franchises: PlayerUnknown’s Battle royale (PUBG) and Epic Games’ Fortnite. While Fortnite has gained immense popularity in recent years, PubG has been around since much earlier. In this article, we shall explore the history of both games and answer a burning question: Is PUBG older than Fortnite?
History of PlayerUnknown’s Battle royale
PlayerUnknown’s Battle royale was developed by Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, a Korean video game developer, and was released in China in March 2017. The game was later released globally in its English version in March 2019 as part of the Xbox Game preview program. PubG was originally founded by Bluehole, which aimed to create a more realistic player experience with a larger multiplayer battle royale.
Predecessors of PUBG
• Arma Series: PubG’s battle royale mode was heavily influenced by ArmA 2’s Mods and the game’s customization capabilities.
• H1Z1: Another popular last-man-standing game that PubG took inspiration from.
History of Epic Games’ Fortnite
Fortnite was developed by Epic Games, an American video game development company, and was released to the public in September 2011. The game was initially designed with a third-person perspective and was popular in the early 2010s. PubG’s popularity led to PUBG’s developers to focus heavily on improving the game’s visuals to better compete with Fortnite.
Comparing PUBG and Fortnite Released Dates
| Game | Release Year | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| PUBG | 2017-05-23 | PC, Xbox Game Pass |
| Fortnite | 2004 (initial release), 2014-03-25 (battle royale mode) | PC, Console Multi-platform |
Conclusion
Based on the released dates, it is clear that pubG is older than Fortnite. PUBG’s release date in 2017 trumps Fortnite’s initial release of game mode in 2014. The third-person perspective game mode saw early success in the 2014 re-release, but PUBG beat it to the market by several months. Fortnite’s popularity soared with battle royale mode in Battle Bus, while PUBG focuses on more realistic player experiences. Both versions of the game have gained popularity based on their unique gameplay styles in this article, we can compare their differences in gameplay that the public prefers.