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Sensor Tower: Fortnite’s Chapter 2 gives it a big boost on mobile

Fortnite received a huge update on October 15 with the launch of Chapter 2, adding a new map to the battle royale shooter for the first time in the its sensational history. The excitement of Chapter 2 helped to give the mobile version of Fortnite a big financial boost, according to moblie intelligence firm Sensor Tower.

On October 12, before Chapter 2 launched, Fortnite earned about $770,000 on the Apple App Store. That number went up to $1.8 million on October 16. That’s an increase of 141%.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.