Fortnite
Fortnite is a free-to-play online game ecosystem centered on Battle Royale but built to host many different kinds of play. In Battle Royale, players search an island for gear, stay ahead of a closing storm, and fight to become the last player or team standing; the standard mode also allows rapid construction for cover and movement. Other Epic-made experiences change the format, from the no-building Zero Build and first-person team shooter Ballistic to LEGO survival adventures, Fortnite Festival music play, racing, and the cooperative Save the World campaign. Fortnite Creative and Unreal Editor for Fortnite let players build and publish their own games, so the same Fortnite client also works as a platform for creator-made experiences.
Game summary
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Latest update
Fortnite Version 42.10 launched on September 3, 2026 and remains the current live release. Its Battle Royale update returned the Sweeper Shotgun with a revised spread, faster firing and interruptible reloads, refreshed Loot Hacks, and adjusted several weapons.
The update also added Big Head Mode, Prop Hunt, and Action Hero as Match Overrides, introduced X-Ray, Onigiri, Mega Man, and Overshield Sprites, expanded Sprite Mastery rewards, and delivered PC performance and mobile touch-control improvements.
Release date and status
Fortnite is Released. Epic Games lists the original Fortnite release from July 2017, with July 21, 2017 retained as the profile's canonical launch date.
Fortnite Battle Royale followed as the free competitive mode in September 2017 and eventually became the center of a much larger Fortnite ecosystem rather than being replaced by numbered sequels.
Nintendo Switch received Fortnite on June 12, 2018. A dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version launched alongside the hardware on June 5, 2025.
Fortnite Save the World reached another major availability milestone on April 16, 2026, when Epic converted the cooperative campaign to free-to-play and expanded its availability to Nintendo Switch 2.
| Global release | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Original Fortnite release release | Jul 21, 2017 · PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
| Battle Royale launch release | Sep 26, 2017 · PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
| Nintendo Switch release | Jun 12, 2018 · Nintendo Switch |
| Nintendo Switch 2 release | Jun 5, 2025 · Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Save the World free-to-play launch release | Apr 16, 2026 · PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | WorldwideEpic Games StoreGoogle PlayApp StoreEpic Games Store MobilePlayStation StoreXbox StoreNintendo Switch StoreNintendo Switch 2 StoreXbox Cloud GamingNVIDIA GeForce NOWAmazon Luna |
Platforms and availability
Fortnite currently supports native play on PC, Android, iOS / iPadOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Windows players use the Epic Games Store, Android players can use Google Play or Epic's mobile store, and supported iPhone and iPad distribution uses the App Store or Epic Games Store depending on territory.
Console versions are distributed through PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo's storefronts. Fortnite can also be streamed through Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and Amazon Luna on compatible devices in supported regions. Cloud access extends Fortnite to devices such as macOS computers and supported browsers without making those devices native Fortnite platforms.
Gameplay and setting
Fortnite is a collection of connected Epic-made and creator-made games that share the Fortnite client, account systems, cosmetic collection, social features, and discovery interface.
Battle Royale places players on an island where they collect weapons and items, avoid the closing Storm, and fight until one player or team remains. Standard Battle Royale includes building, while Zero Build removes player construction and puts more emphasis on terrain, movement, cover, and Overshield.
Reload and Blitz Royale provide faster variations of the battle royale format, and Fortnite OG revisits classic Chapter 1 gameplay. Team Rumble uses two large teams with respawns, while Party Royale provides a social space where players can hang out and play activities without normal Battle Royale combat.
Fortnite Ballistic changes the perspective and match structure completely. It is a first-person 5v5 tactical shooter built around attacking, defending, gadgets, weapon purchases, and round-based team play.
Save the World is a cooperative campaign focused on missions, collecting Heroes and equipment, building defenses, and fighting monster enemies known as Husks. LEGO Fortnite Odyssey focuses on survival, exploration, crafting, and building, while LEGO Fortnite Brick Life emphasizes social role-playing. Rocket Racing provides arcade racing, and Fortnite Festival delivers rhythm and music gameplay through Main Stage, Battle Stage, and Jam Stage.
Fortnite Creative provides in-game island-building tools, while Unreal Editor for Fortnite expands creation on PC with Unreal Engine tools and Verse scripting. Published creator experiences can appear inside Fortnite alongside Epic's own games.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The featured Find It In Fortnite trailer presents Fortnite as a connected collection of experiences, including Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, and creator-made games. The gallery shows Battle Royale movement, characters, and varied island environments from Epic's media.
Developer and publisher
Epic Games develops and publishes Fortnite and operates its global game services, Epic Games account system, Item Shop, Fortnite Crew, competitive ecosystem, creator economy, and cross-platform infrastructure.
Epic also develops Fortnite Creative and Unreal Editor for Fortnite. UEFN combines Unreal Engine technology with Fortnite-specific tools and Verse programming so third-party developers can build and publish experiences directly into Fortnite.
| Developer | Epic Games |
| Publisher | Epic Games |
| Official website | Fortnite |
| Support | Fortnite Support |
Download and availability
Windows players download Fortnite through the Epic Games Store. Android players can use Google Play or Epic Games Store Mobile, while supported iPhone and iPad users use the App Store or Epic's mobile distribution where available. PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are available through their respective platform storefronts. Fortnite can also be accessed through Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and Amazon Luna in supported regions. The game is free-to-play with optional in-game purchases.
System / Device Requirements
Epic Games publishes current minimum and recommended specifications for Windows PC, Android, and iOS / iPadOS. Consoles use fixed supported hardware configurations rather than user-configurable CPU, GPU, and memory requirements.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended | Epic Quality Presets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 Version 22H2 64-bit or Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U or equivalent | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM or higher | 16 GB RAM or higher |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4000 on PC / AMD Radeon Vega 8 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 or equivalent DX11 GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or equivalent |
| Video memory | Not separately specified | 2 GB VRAM | 8 GB VRAM or higher |
| Storage type | No specific drive type listed for minimum | NVMe Solid State Drive | NVMe Solid State Drive |
| Distribution | Epic Games Store | Epic Games Store | Epic Games Store |
| Android specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 10.0 or later | Android 14.0 or later |
| Architecture | 64-bit Android on an ARM64 processor | 64-bit Android |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM or more | 8 GB RAM or more |
| GPU / SoC | Adreno 530 or later, Mali-G71 MP20, or Mali-G72 MP12 or later | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or later, Samsung Exynos 2400 or later, or MediaTek Dimensity 9200 or later |
| Distribution | Google Play / supported Epic mobile distribution | Google Play / supported Epic mobile distribution |
| iOS / iPadOS specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS / iPadOS 17.6.1 or later | iOS / iPadOS 17.6.1 or later |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM or more |
| iPhone | iPhone 11 or later, with iPhone SE 2nd generation excluded | iPhone 14 series or later |
| iPad | Compatible supported iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, or iPad mini hardware meeting Epic's compatibility list | iPad 11th generation or later |
| Distribution | App Store or supported Epic mobile distribution depending on region | App Store or supported Epic mobile distribution depending on region |
| Console platform | Supported hardware | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 4 | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Slim, PlayStation 4 Pro | PlayStation Store |
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro | PlayStation Store |
| Xbox One | Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Xbox One X | Xbox Store |
| Xbox Series X/S | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S | Xbox Store |
| Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite | Nintendo Store |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch 2 Store |
| Xbox One specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox One |
- Value
- Xbox One
| Xbox Series X/S specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X/S |
- Value
- Xbox Series X/S
| Nintendo Switch specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Nintendo Switch |
- Value
- Nintendo Switch
| Nintendo Switch 2 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Nintendo Switch 2 |
- Value
- Nintendo Switch 2
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