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By ·Published Jul 22, 2026·Updated Sep 10, 2026·Last checked Sep 10, 2026·Official sources verified

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.

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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 releaseJul 21, 2017
Original Fortnite release releaseJul 21, 2017 · PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Battle Royale launch releaseSep 26, 2017 · PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Nintendo Switch releaseJun 12, 2018 · Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2 releaseJun 5, 2025 · Nintendo Switch 2
Save the World free-to-play launch releaseApr 16, 2026 · PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
Platforms
Global statusReleased
Pricing modelFree-to-play·In-app purchases
AvailabilityWorldwideEpic 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.

Find It In Fortnite Hype TrailerWatch on YouTube
Screenshots
Four Fortnite characters demonstrate wall scrambling, rolling, jumping, and other movement techniques.Red temple buildings surround a pool with a large stone frog fountain.A dense waterfront Fortnite city sits beneath elevated roads with canals and construction equipment.A wooded path passes through a supernatural Fortnite forest filled with warm light and red flowers.A fortified settlement surrounded by red trees overlooks the ocean during sunset.A cable-stayed bridge crosses a rocky Fortnite valley beneath a pink and purple sky.A gigantic moss-covered turtle rests in shallow water beneath floating rocks and trees.

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.

DeveloperEpic Games
PublisherEpic Games
Official websiteFortnite
SupportFortnite 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 requirements
PC specificationMinimumRecommendedEpic Quality Presets
Operating systemWindows 10 Version 22H2 64-bit or Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 64-bitWindows 10 / 11 64-bitWindows 10 / 11 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHzIntel Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U or equivalentIntel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or equivalent
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM or higher16 GB RAM or higher
GraphicsIntel HD 4000 on PC / AMD Radeon Vega 8NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 or equivalent DX11 GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or equivalent
Video memoryNot separately specified2 GB VRAM8 GB VRAM or higher
Storage typeNo specific drive type listed for minimumNVMe Solid State DriveNVMe Solid State Drive
DistributionEpic Games StoreEpic Games StoreEpic Games Store
Operating systemWindows 10 Version 22H2 64-bit or Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel HD 4000 on PC / AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video memoryNot separately specified
Storage typeNo specific drive type listed for minimum
DistributionEpic Games Store
Operating systemWindows 10 / 11 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U or equivalent
Memory16 GB RAM or higher
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 or equivalent DX11 GPU
Video memory2 GB VRAM
Storage typeNVMe Solid State Drive
DistributionEpic Games Store
Operating systemWindows 10 / 11 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or equivalent
Memory16 GB RAM or higher
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or equivalent
Video memory8 GB VRAM or higher
Storage typeNVMe Solid State Drive
DistributionEpic Games Store
Android requirements
Android specificationMinimumRecommended
Operating systemAndroid 10.0 or laterAndroid 14.0 or later
Architecture64-bit Android on an ARM64 processor64-bit Android
Memory4 GB RAM or more8 GB RAM or more
GPU / SoCAdreno 530 or later, Mali-G71 MP20, or Mali-G72 MP12 or laterQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or later, Samsung Exynos 2400 or later, or MediaTek Dimensity 9200 or later
DistributionGoogle Play / supported Epic mobile distributionGoogle Play / supported Epic mobile distribution
Operating systemAndroid 10.0 or later
Architecture64-bit Android on an ARM64 processor
Memory4 GB RAM or more
GPU / SoCAdreno 530 or later, Mali-G71 MP20, or Mali-G72 MP12 or later
DistributionGoogle Play / supported Epic mobile distribution
Operating systemAndroid 14.0 or later
Architecture64-bit Android
Memory8 GB RAM or more
GPU / SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or later, Samsung Exynos 2400 or later, or MediaTek Dimensity 9200 or later
DistributionGoogle Play / supported Epic mobile distribution
iOS / iPadOS requirements
iOS / iPadOS specificationMinimumRecommended
Operating systemiOS / iPadOS 17.6.1 or lateriOS / iPadOS 17.6.1 or later
Memory4 GB RAM6 GB RAM or more
iPhoneiPhone 11 or later, with iPhone SE 2nd generation excludediPhone 14 series or later
iPadCompatible supported iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, or iPad mini hardware meeting Epic's compatibility listiPad 11th generation or later
DistributionApp Store or supported Epic mobile distribution depending on regionApp Store or supported Epic mobile distribution depending on region
Operating systemiOS / iPadOS 17.6.1 or later
Memory4 GB RAM
iPhoneiPhone 11 or later, with iPhone SE 2nd generation excluded
iPadCompatible supported iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, or iPad mini hardware meeting Epic's compatibility list
DistributionApp Store or supported Epic mobile distribution depending on region
Operating systemiOS / iPadOS 17.6.1 or later
Memory6 GB RAM or more
iPhoneiPhone 14 series or later
iPadiPad 11th generation or later
DistributionApp Store or supported Epic mobile distribution depending on region
PlayStation requirements
Console platformSupported hardwareDistribution
PlayStation 4PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Slim, PlayStation 4 ProPlayStation Store
PlayStation 5PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 ProPlayStation Store
Xbox OneXbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Xbox One XXbox Store
Xbox Series X/SXbox Series X, Xbox Series SXbox Store
Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Store
Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch 2 Store
PlayStation 4PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Slim, PlayStation 4 Pro
PlayStation 5PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro
Xbox OneXbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Xbox One X
Xbox Series X/SXbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch 2
PlayStation 4PlayStation Store
PlayStation 5PlayStation Store
Xbox OneXbox Store
Xbox Series X/SXbox Store
Nintendo SwitchNintendo Store
Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch 2 Store
Xbox One requirements
Xbox One specificationValue
Supported hardwareXbox One
Supported hardware
Value
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S requirements
Xbox Series X/S specificationValue
Supported hardwareXbox Series X/S
Supported hardware
Value
Xbox Series X/S
Nintendo Switch requirements
Nintendo Switch specificationValue
Supported hardwareNintendo Switch
Supported hardware
Value
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2 requirements
Nintendo Switch 2 specificationValue
Supported hardwareNintendo Switch 2
Supported hardware
Value
Nintendo Switch 2

FAQ

What is the current Fortnite version?
As of September 4, 2026, Version 42.10 is the current live Fortnite client. The update launched on September 3 across the Fortnite ecosystem.
What is the current Fortnite Battle Royale season?
Chapter 7 Season 4: Override is the current main Battle Royale season. It began on August 20, 2026 and its Battle Pass is scheduled to end on November 1, 2026 Eastern Time.
What did Fortnite v42.10 add?
Version 42.10 returned a reworked Sweeper Shotgun, added new Loot Hacks and Match Overrides, introduced X-Ray and Onigiri Sprites, expanded Sprite Mastery, and delivered weapon balance changes, fixes, and performance improvements.
What is Fortnite OG Season X?
Fortnite OG Season X is the current OG season, launched September 3, 2026. It brings Rift Zones, the suspended Zero Point at Loot Lake, Dusty Depot, The Devourer's remains, returning equipment, and other Chapter 1 Season X elements.
What are Match Overrides in Fortnite?
Match Overrides are Battle Royale modifiers activated from Override Consoles. They can change rules for the whole match or provide squad-only effects such as extra speed, healing, Overshield, improved loot, or other gameplay changes.
What are Loot Hacks?
Loot Hacks let players spend Sprite Dust to customize bonus loot that can appear from Chests. Version 42.10 refreshed the available pool and adjusted the maximum quality of hacked weapons.
What are Sprites?
Sprites are collectible companions that can provide Battle Royale abilities or collection progression. The current Override season adds new Sprite variants and a Sprite Mastery reward track.
Is Fortnite Save the World free-to-play?
Yes. Save the World became free-to-play on April 16, 2026 and is available on supported PC, PlayStation, Xbox, cloud, and Nintendo Switch 2 routes.
Is Fortnite back on Google Play?
Yes. Fortnite officially returned to Google Play worldwide on March 19, 2026.
Can Fortnite be played on iPhone and iPad?
Yes. Fortnite is currently available for supported iPhone and iPad hardware. Distribution options can vary by country or region between Apple's App Store and Epic's mobile distribution.
Does Fortnite support cross-platform play?
Yes. Fortnite supports cross-platform multiplayer across its supported PC, mobile, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo ecosystem, although individual experiences can set their own platform or input restrictions.
Can Fortnite be played on Mac?
There is no current native macOS Fortnite client supported by Epic. Epic also states that Fortnite does not run through Windows Parallels or other non-native PC operating-system environments, although supported cloud-streaming services provide alternative access.
Is Fortnite free-to-play?
Yes. Fortnite is free to download and its major current experiences are free-to-play. Optional purchases include V-Bucks, cosmetic items, passes, Fortnite Crew, and creator-made in-island transactions where supported.
What is Fortnite Festival Season 15?
Fortnite Festival Season 15 features Lil Tecca as its Icon and includes the Neon Dreams Music Pass, Jam Tracks, instruments, cosmetics, and Festival progression.
Can Fortnite progress and purchased items carry across platforms?
Yes. When Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch, or mobile accounts are linked to the same Epic Games account, purchased content and progress are accessible across those linked platforms. Purchased V-Bucks follow separate wallet-sharing rules.
Can Fortnite be played offline?
No. Fortnite requires an internet connection to play.
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