The FPS genre is, and always has been, one of the most exhilarating frontiers of gaming throughout history. The thrill of the challenge, the team spirit, the raw firepower, it's enough to send shivers down ones spine. Epic games decided that they would try their hand at this phenomenon, and the result: Fortnite. This 1-versus-all shooter not only iterated on what came before it; it laid the groundwork for future games all by itself. Through crossover events, ever-changing gameplay and a collection of wacky collectibles and emotes, Fortnite represents modern entertainment itself. Through conception to the future, we shall find out what makes Fortnite, so epic.