Fortnite Goes Into Early Access on July 25th

Epic Games’ long in development title Fortnite finally has a release date…for Early Access. The developer announced that the tower defense, zombie survival title will be releasing on July 25th for Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Fortnite will go free to play in 2018.

Players can pay for access starting at $39.99 with the Founders Pack. This will provide players with a head start, accessing the game on July 21st. Other packages like Deluxe ($59.99), Super Deluxe ($89.99) and Limited Edition ($149.99) are also available with their own assortments of weapons, boosts and so on. See below for complete information on all packs.

Fortnite is developed Epic Games along with People Can Fly (of Bulletstorm fame). It was first revealed in 2011 as “Minecraft meets Left 4 Dead” and entered Alpha state in 2014. After what seems like forever, it’s finally releasing. What will be the response to Early Access though? Time will tell so stay tuned for more information especially as E3 2017 approaches.

STANDARD EDITION – $39.99

• Game Access
• 4 Exclusive In-Game Banner Icons
• 6 Daily Loot Pinata Packs
• Exclusive Founder’s Loot Pinata Pack

DELUXE EDITION – $59.99 ($100 value)

• Game Access
• Rare Starter Hero Pack (8 Heroes)
• Rare Starter Weapon Pack (Includes 4 Weapons/1 Trap)
• Exclusive Founder’s Pistol
• 10 Exclusive In-Game Banner Icons
• 24 Daily Loot Pinata Packs
• 4 Exclusive Founder’s Loot Pinata Packs
• 5 Immediate Loot Pinata Packs
• 10 XP Boosts
• 10 Giftable XP Boosts For Friends
• 50 Extra Vault Inventory Slots

SUPER DELUXE EDITION – $89.99 ($150 value)

• Game Access
• 1 Standard Edition For Friends ($39.99 Value)
• 2 Exclusive In-Game Defenders
• Rare Starter Hero Pack (8 Heroes)
• Rare Starter Weapon Pack (Includes 4 Weapons/1 Trap)
• Exclusive Founder’s Pistol
• Exclusive Founder’s Chat Channel
• 15 Exclusive In-Game Banner Icons
• 36 Daily Loot Pinata Packs
• 6 Exclusive Founder’s Loot Pinata Packs
• 5 Immediate Loot Pinata Packs
• 20 XP Boosts
• 20 Giftable XP Boosts For Friends
• 100 Extra Vault Inventory Slots

LIMITED EDITION – $149.99 ($300 value)

• Game Access
• 1 Exclusive Epic Weapon
• 2 Digital Standard Editions For Friends ($79.98 Value)
• 2 Exclusive In-Game Defenders
• 2 Exclusive Legendary Heroes
• 10 Extra Backpack Inventory Slots
• Rare Starter Hero Pack (8 Heroes)
• Rare Starter Weapon Pack (Includes 4 Weapons/1 Trap)
• Exclusive Founder’s Pistol
• Exclusive Founder’s Chat Channel
• 20 Exclusive In-Game Banner Icons
• 72 Daily Loot Pinata Packs
• 12 Exclusive Founder’s Loot Pinata Packs
• 15 Immediate Loot Pinata Packs
• 40 XP Boosts
• 40 Giftable XP Boosts For Friends
• 200 Extra Vault Inventory Slots