Despite the fact that Fortnite is a free-to-play game still Fortnite players spend as developer Epic Games knows how to earn money from the game. Every day there are a lot of cosmetic items and V-Bucks over the counter, not to mention the Battle Pass.
According to a recent LendEDU survey, Fortnite players spend an average of $84.67 the game. In fact, two-thirds of all 1000 respondents admitted that they had spent money on the game. More than 36% did this for the very first time, spending money on micro-transactions.
It is clear that Epic Games is currently earning money with Fortnite, despite the fact that the game is free to play and you do not have to spend money on it. All Battle Royale gameplay parts are available, whether you take your credit card or not.