The Science of

The Science of Fortnite: The Real Science Behind the Weapons, Gadgets, Mechanics, and More!
James Daley


Paperback (Trade paperback US) | Dec 2019 | Skyhorse Publishing | 9781510749627 | 144pp | 228x152mm | GEN | AUD$24.99, NZD$29.99

Age range 9+

Discover the science behind the Fortnite phenomenon!

Drawing in more than a hundred million players in its first year of existence, Fortnite's mix of intense combat, wild weapons, innovative construction mechanics, and eccentric environments has made it one of the most popular online video games in the world. A perfect gift for any Fortnite fan, The Science of Fortnite addresses more than fifty topics that span the entire Fortnite universe! This book includes scientific discussions of many of Fortnite's most interesting gameplay details, including: 

  • The Island
  • The battle bus
  • Traps
  • Gadgets
  • Weapons
  • Schematics
  • Building
  • The Storm 

This book will discuss how many of the game's most fantastical weapons might actually work, how the player-made structures would or wouldn't stand up to the stress of battle, and what the deal is with that huge purple storm!