https://www.cnet.com/news/fortnites-one-year-anniversary-to-be-celebrated-with-in-game-event/ > It has been one year since Epic Games released Fortnite: Save the World as an early-access purchase. Not to be confused with the mega-popular Battle Royale mode, which went free-to-play in September 2017, this is Epic's celebration of the first release of the game, but both modes will benefit from the game's first birthday. > From July 24 until Aug. 7, players will be able to complete a set of three birthday challenges in Battle Royale mode to unlock birthday-themed cosmetic items, new character skins and other goodies.