To be able to practice end-game zones in a normal lobby would first require players to survive till the end-zone, which in itself could get daunting when you are surrounded by a bunch of players who are just as good as you. This posed a new challenge, as this was something players were not guaranteed every single game. Naturally, the prize-pool ended up attracting the attention of top-tier players from around the world, and the professionals quickly realized that one of the most important aspects of the game was figuring out strategies to survive the end zone (last few circles) in Fortnite.
The developers have been known to actively host tournaments and events that offer thousands of dollars in prize money to winners. Fortnite is among one of the few battle royale games that come with a prominent competitive side. The once low-key video game that was mostly about surviving attacks from swarms of zombies slowly transitioned into the sensation that now has millions of people playing it every single day. Fortnite is a 100-man Battle Royale game developed by Epic Games.
