A major in-game event took place in the evening: Agent Jones and his allies joined forces with Megazord, Sub-Zero, Superman, Doctor Doom, Godzilla, King Kong, and dozens of other heroes to defend the island from a representative of darkness. The action resembled scenes from "Avengers: Endgame," and Epic Games showcased the capabilities of the engine.
Interest was high. According to official data, there were 10.5 million players on the servers, which was the third largest peak in Fortnite history. Another 3 million viewers watched the live broadcast, which was also a record.