Fortnite hits 15 million downloads on AndroidSep 8 (AZINS) In just three weeks of releasing on Android, Epic's uber popular sandbox survival game has hit 15 million downloads milestone.

Epic noted in its blog that in the first three weeks, the interest in the game has been tremendously high. Over 23 million players entered Fortnite's Android beta while 15 million players installed the APK.

Given the astounding success of the game, Epic is also taking measures to prevent malware threats. Epic is taking down unauthorised 'Fortnite for Android' websites and taking actions against fraud pop-ups for the game. It has already pulled down 47 unauthorised websites.

Special editions of board game Monopoly and Nerf toy guns will be themed after popular video game "Fortnite." A premature retail listing has revealed the existence of "Fortnite Monopoly," which adapts breakout video game "Fortnite" in line with the rules of classic property-dealing board game "Monopoly."

Board spaces are named after different areas of the "Fortnite" island, while some "Monopoly" rules have been altered to reflect "Fortnite" and its status as an action game in which players manage both movement, health and special moves. And in keeping with the last-person-standing status of "Fortnite" and its fellows in the Battle Royale genre, players can eliminate each other in a bid to become the surviving winner.

The special edition pack was listed by UK retailer Zavvi before it was removed; an October launch is expected. Sticking with the theme, Hasbro's range of Nerf blasters is welcoming a line of official "Fortnite" variations, per IGN's reporting. Those are to arrive sometime between March and May 2019.