Dr. Doom stood no chance!
The most significant boss battle in Fortnite history came and went yesterday with the Dr. Doom live event. Following a few weeks of build-up, the mini-event began at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 5. A whopping 5.6 million players flocked to their chosen platform to witness another spectacle, proving no other game can replicate Fortnite's admirable effort to keep the internet talking. Here's what went down and a deep dive into the numbers.
How many players attended the Dr. Doom Fortnite live event?
According to Fortnite.GG, the Dr. Doom live event peaked at 5.6 million players, making it the second-highest player count since the website began tracking this data. For reference, this information stretches back to April 2023. You might be wondering what garnered a higher peak over the last year and a half. Well, that is none other than the Big Bang event that concluded Fortnite Chapter 4.
For a mid-season mini-event like this, 5.6 million players queueing up to take down Dr. Doom is an incredible achievement. Despite Fortnite's age, the developers have proven their ability to keep the game relevant with collaborations and an ever-evolving storyline. Although the storyline is sometimes confusing, players can't help but tune in.
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What happened during the event?
In case you missed it, the event saw Dr. Doom finally emerge from the mountain behind Reckless Railways and begin wreaking havoc on the Fortnite map. The event lasted roughly an hour as players worldwide steadily chipped away at Doom's 2 trillion health. It was a group effort, and once the Marvel villain's HP ticked down to zero, the Fortnite protagonists, including Captain Jonesy, Peelverine, and Gwenpool, celebrated the victory.
If you find your way to the center of the current Fortnite map, you can find Dr Doom's mask partially buried in the earth following the live event. From a story perspective, it's unclear what's next for Fortnite. However, the annual Fortnitemares 2024 event is upon us, and Chapter 5 Season 4 will conclude in November. You can expect more story development as the season winds down.
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