Has 'Fortnite' peaked? As season 8 arrives, research suggests revenue dipped in January

How Fortnite is making it's money. More than a year after its release, the world is still talking about Fortnite -- and for good reason. The battle royale video game played by more than 200 million people is free, but it's generating a ton of money Time Could "Fortnite" be losing its mojo? The hugely popular online game saw its revenue fall 48 percent in January from the previous month, according to estimates from research firm SuperData. And that happened before a new challenger, "Apex Legends," appeared on the scene, potentially stealing some thunder.