Fortnite Glossary

Games and game design have a unique language set made up in part of slang with a sprinkle of science, and a little magic and fun to fill the cracks. Use this list of key words to learn more about the Fortnite Ecosystem, and check back frequently — this is forever a work in progress, and we drop new terms as they reveal themselves.

0 dB : A 0 dB does not represent no sound. Think of 0 dB as maximum volume. For example, if your receiver reads -25 dB, it means that the volume of the signal has been attenuated by 25 dB (made 25 dB quieter than the loudest it could possibly be) before being output to your speakers.

2D audio : Sound that plays without spatialization. This means that the sound does not change as a player moves through the game. Compare to 3D audio.

3D audio : Sounds that are spatialized, or located audibly in three-dimensional or virtual space.

Accolades device : A device in Creative that Fortnite developers can use to award Battle Pass XP to players for achieving objectives in the game. These points can be used to unlock lots of cool things.