The switch to rewards is not unexpected. Since peaking in 2020 and 2021, Activeplayer.io reports that Fortnite’s average monthly player numbers have gradually decreased. Epic may benefit from Economy 2.0 if it rewards those who create popular islands. In some ways, this is also about fending off Roblox’s competitors. The decision by Epic might retain those brands and gamers who are creating islands in the competitor platform to draw in younger consumers.
