War Thunder Developers Purchase Iconic Fortnite Map for Millions

The creators of the online game War Thunder from the Gaijin Entertainment studio have invested several million dollars in acquiring the rights to the user map The Pit from Fortnite. This minimalist location, which is a simple pit without textures, has become popular among players as a platform for testing weapons and practicing gaming skills.



Gaijin Entertainment's decision is connected with the growing trend for user content in the gaming industry. The developers intend to modernize the acquired map, although specific plans have not yet been disclosed. Epic Games has a monetization system for content creators, where payments depend on the popularity of maps among players, which makes such investments promising.