Fortnite vs PUBG: what are the differences?

The two Battle Royale games Fortnite and PUBG are extremely popular. There are some differences between the games, although they use the same genre. If you are undecided which of the two games you want to try, you will find a clear comparison here.

The similarities at a glance: Fortnite and PUBG

Opinions differ as to whether Fortnite or PUBG is better. No matter which game you prefer, there is no denying that the games have a lot in common:

• Both games offer a Battle Royale experience in online multiplayer. That means you have to survive your enemies to the last to get a win.
• You yourself fly with up to 99 opposing players over a limited map (in both games an island) and can jump anywhere.
• In both games there is the possibility to play alone, in pairs or in a team of up to four people.
• If you land on the island, you have nothing at first. You have to find weapons and other possible equipment first.
• In both games, the zone of the playable area is getting smaller and smaller. You have to move with the zone to have a chance of winning.
• Fortnite immediately catches the eye with the colorful, comic-style graphics, but the shooter is not just for the younger gamers. Tactical play, good aiming and quick reaction times are just as important in Fortnite as in PUBG.
• Both games have a very high number of players. So you don't have to be afraid of being stuck in long lines to find the next game.

Fortnite: Differences to PUBG

Which game you find better is definitely a matter of taste. In some areas, however, Fortnite has clear differences, including advantages over PUBG:

• Probably the biggest difference to PUBG is building in Fortnite. Collect materials and build your cover or an entire fortress at lightning speed in a duel.
• The island on which you fight in Fortnite is smaller than the (main) maps in PUBG. This makes the laps faster.
• The weapons in Fortnite are simple, colorful and self-explanatory to use. You can even fly on rockets with the right timing.
• Fortnite's Battle Royale mode is completely free: just download the Epic Games Launcher, install Fortnite and start playing.
• Weekly patches bring new fun modes, skins, and challenges. There is often new content like weapons or changes on the map.

PUBG has more to offer than Fortnite

The graphics alone show that PUBG has a different focus than Fortnite. But the graphics are not the only difference:

• There is no crafting system or construction mode in PUBG - but there are vehicles with which you can make your way into the zone significantly easier.
• Unlike Fortnite, in PUBG you have the choice of different cards. While two large maps focus primarily on tactical gameplay, faster turns take place on Savage.
• PUBG's arsenal is pretty realistic. You can even use zeroing to fire good shots from a distance. The developer has strongly oriented here on the military simulation Arma 3.
• PUBG is not playable for free. Even if you just want to test the game, you have to purchase it through Steam. However, after 1-2 hours of play, if you find that you don't like it, you can return it.
• New patches for PUBG are released at regular intervals. However, it sometimes takes time to fix a problem like poor performance.

Are you looking for games that are similar to PUBG and Fortnite? You will find a small overview of other Battle Royale games in the next practical tip.