fortn

Fortn is an informal shorthand used in online discussions to refer to the video game Fortnite. It is not an official term used by Epic Games and is rarely used in formal writing.

In practice, Fortn appears in chat messages, memes, and social media posts where brevity is valued. It is most common among players and fans who discuss matches, updates, or competitive events. The term functions as a casual nickname rather than a distinct product or service.

Fortnite, developed by Epic Games and released in 2017, is a game that combines shooting and building mechanics and offers multiple modes. The most prominent mode is Battle Royale, but the game also includes Creative and Save the World modes. The shorthand Fortn is simply a shortened form of the game's name and does not indicate a separate release or edition.

Linguistic notes: the abbreviation is informal and not standardized; variations include different truncations of the game’s name, and some users may prefer other shorthand such as FN. Because it is not an official term, usage can vary across communities and platforms.

See also Fortnite, Epic Games, Battle Royale (video game mode).