Fortnite has seen a significant drop in average player numbers, recording its lowest count in two years. According to data from Fortnite.gg, the popular battle royale’s average player base dipped to 994,711 over the past 30 days. This marks the first time since May 2023 that the number has fallen below one million players.
The decline comes just before the highly anticipated Death Star Sabotage event, part of Fortnite’s ongoing collaboration with the Star Wars franchise. While the partnership was expected to generate excitement, it appears to have had limited impact on player engagement.
The downward trend began in December 2024, when Fortnite's average player count stood at 2.1 million. Since then, the numbers have steadily decreased month after month, despite ongoing collaborations and content updates. However, Fortnite still remains one of the most recognized names in the battle royale genre.
The drop in casual players does not appear to have affected the game's esports ecosystem. Fortnite operates an open competitive structure, which allows players of all skill levels to participate in its global tournaments. This has helped maintain a loyal base of competitive players and viewers.
The Fortnite Champion Series continues to thrive, with the recent 2025 FNCS Pro Am drawing over 600,000 peak viewers. The duo of Peterbot and AussieAntics captured the title, proving that the competitive scene remains active and popular even as casual engagement fluctuates.
Fans are now looking ahead to the launch of Chapter 6 Season 4, scheduled for June 7. With new features and possibly game changing content, the update has the potential to reverse the current trend and re energize the Fortnite community.
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