What is Offbrand Fortnite and how to play it?

Offbrand Fortnite is an alternative version of the actual game created using rudimentary code. While it may look like a game, it's more of an experiment created by teenagers learning to code. It has no affiliation with Epic Games and is not part of the Creative Mode either.

While the "game" is playable to a large extent, it doesn't work the way most players would expect. Then again, since it's not a fully developed project, those expecting to play a proper game will be disappointed. With that said, it's time to take a deep dive into the world of Offbrand Fortnite games.

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What are Offbrand Fortnite games?

Generally, these sorts of games are pieces of code strung together by children and/or teenagers who are taking their first steps into the world of coding. It is very similar to Fortnite on Scratch. Players can create their own version of the popular battle royale game in a web browser.

Unlike the real McCoy, which requires extensive downloads and a rig or console to play, these can be played even on mobile devices. That said, they are fun to play when they work as intended. Given how finicky the lines of code can be, the games sometimes don't work properly.

Plenty of options to choose from (Image via tynker)

Unfortunately, much like the scratch version of the game, the Offbrand Fortnite version also seems to have been abandoned. Considering how these are simple side projects done to learn coding, it's understandable why their creator(s) would choose to keep them aside after a while. That said, the game is still playable.

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How to play Offbrand Fortnite: A step-by-step guide

1) Click on this link

171,617 people have visited this Offbrand Fortnite game (Image via tynker)

To start playing the game, click on the link above. It's compatible with PC and mobile devices. That said, however, it will be better to play it on a PC to get a better grasp of the game.

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2) Play as a guest

Loading screen seems custom-made (Image via tynker)

Once the page loads, click on the giant orange start button to get things started. Unlike the actual game, there's no need to create a new account or log in. Press "Guest" to enter the waiting lobby.

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3) Enter the lobby and start the game

Wonder what challenges there are to do (Image via tynker)

Once inside the lobby, go ahead and click on the tabs at the top of the lobby screen. While there's nothing there to see, you might as well try out everything. When ready, click the "Play" button to start the game.

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4) Click on the parachute icon to jump out of the Battle Bus

POI names are on point! (Image via tynker)

Once the match starts, click on the parachute icon on the right-hand side of the screen to jump out of the Battle Bus. Use the movement pad on the bottom left of the screen to move.

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5) Play the game and exit?

Congratulations on securing a Victory Royale (Image via tynker)

Move around, collect weapons, and explore the various names located on the map (although it's unclear to what end). When satisfied with the gameplay, hit the red button on the bottom right to end the session.

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Conclusion

As readers would have guessed by now, there's nothing to win or lose in Offbrand Fortnite. It's best to take it at face value, play it for a few minutes, and move on. Since the project has been abandoned, it's unlikely that any further features will be added.

On that note, it's undoubtedly amazing to see teenagers and kids using code to make games. Maybe in the future, some of them will go on to work for Epic Games and live out their Offbrand Fortnite dreams by working on the real deal and helping build the metaverse.