Look Sports Media – Fortnite, the once-unstoppable juggernaut of the battle royale genre, is facing its biggest challenge yet. Data from looksports.media reveals a shocking truth: Fortnite has plummeted to its lowest average daily player count in two years, dipping below one million for the first time since 2023. This alarming statistic comes despite a highly anticipated, limited-time Star Wars collaboration.
According to Fortnite.gg, the average daily player count has fallen to a measly 994,711. This represents a significant drop from the consistent million-plus average seen over the past two years. The last time Fortnite saw such low numbers was May 2023, a figure the game hasn’t approached until now. The recent return to the US App Store after a five-year absence hasn’t provided the expected boost either, further fueling concerns.
The Star Wars event, launched mid-May, was intended to revitalize the game. However, the collaboration, featuring Star Wars-themed items and a takeover of the Fortnite world, failed to generate the expected player influx. Epic Games must be questioning their strategy, as this high-profile partnership has seemingly done little to stem the tide of declining players.
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All hope is not lost, however. Epic Games is banking on the upcoming "Death Star Sabotage" event to reignite interest. This end-of-season spectacle promises to destroy the current map and usher in a new era with fresh locations. Scheduled for June 7th at 7 PM BST, the event requires players simply to be in-game at the designated time. This high-stakes event could be the catalyst Fortnite needs to reverse its fortunes.
The dwindling player base raises concerns for the Fortnite esports scene, particularly with the Esports World Cup 2025 looming. Despite the dip in overall players, the competitive scene remains strong, with events like the Fortnite Pro-Am in May attracting peak viewership of 600,000. Peterbot and AussieAntics emerged victorious in that competition, but the long-term health of the esports ecosystem depends on the game’s ability to attract and retain a substantial player base. The question remains: Can the Death Star event truly save Fortnite from its current galactic-sized problem? Only time will tell.
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