Fortnite

Fortnite is Epic Games’ free-to-play online game built around Battle Royale, where up to 100 players fight to be the last standing on an ever-changing island. Beyond that flagship mode it has grown into a platform of experiences — Zero Build, LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, creator-made worlds and more — all inside one app, funded by cosmetic purchases rather than an upfront price.

Latest update

Fortnite is in Chapter 7 Season 3, "RUNNERS," which began on June 6, 2026 with the v41.00 update and is scheduled to run until August 19, 2026. The season centres on collecting Sprites and continues the ongoing story of The Seven.

Each season brings a new Battle Pass, map changes and limited-time content across Battle Royale, Zero Build and the other modes in the app.

Release date and status

Fortnite first launched on July 25, 2017, and Fortnite Battle Royale — the free mode most players know — followed in September 2017. It is a live-service game that has been updated continuously since, and remains actively supported with a new season roughly every few months.

Platforms and availability

Fortnite runs on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, plus Android and iOS/iPadOS. Cross-platform play and shared progression let players carry the same account and cosmetics across devices.

On mobile, Fortnite is distributed through the Epic Games Store and, in supported regions, storefronts such as Google Play; availability on iOS depends on region.

Gameplay overview

Fortnite is best described as a platform of modes rather than a single game. Battle Royale drops 100 players onto an island to be the last standing, with building as its signature mechanic; Zero Build offers the same fight without construction. Alongside them sit LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, Fortnite OG, Reload, Blitz Royale and thousands of creator-made worlds.

Progression is cosmetic-driven: a seasonal Battle Pass and the item Shop supply Outfits, Pickaxes, Gliders and Emotes that carry across every mode.

Story, setting, or main mode

Battle Royale is the main mode, set on an evolving island whose map and narrative change each season. The ongoing storyline follows a group of characters known as The Seven and the forces opposing them; Chapter 7 Season 3 continues that arc under the "RUNNERS" theme. Story is delivered through live in-game events, trailers and seasonal map changes rather than a linear campaign.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The Chapter 7 Season 3: Runners trailer and official screenshots are shown below.

Developer and publisher

Fortnite is developed and published by Epic Games, built on the company’s own Unreal Engine. Epic operates it as a live service, funding it through cosmetic microtransactions rather than an upfront purchase.

Download and availability

Fortnite is free to download and play. On PC it is installed through the Epic Games Store; on console it is available from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Nintendo eShop; on mobile through the Epic Games Store and supported regional storefronts.

The base game is free; optional purchases cover the Battle Pass and cosmetic items using V-Bucks, the in-game currency.

System / Device Requirements

Fortnite runs on a wide range of hardware. Epic publishes a low "Performance mode" minimum and a higher "Epic quality" recommendation for PC; console versions run on standard PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo hardware; and mobile has its own device floor. The PC and mobile requirements are shown below.

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