Game Profile

Fortnite

Name: Fortnite
Author: Epic Games

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By Wynie Vey·Published Jul 22, 2026·Updated Aug 20, 2026·Last checked Aug 20, 2026·Official sources verified

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FORTNITE : GAME PROFILE

Fortnite is a free-to-play multiplayer action shooter developed and published by Epic Games. Players control customizable avatars who enter a connected collection of Epic and creator-made experiences. In Battle Royale, the central goal is to outlast the other players and earn a Victory Royale, while other Fortnite experiences use their own cooperative, racing, music, survival, or creation objectives. Its defining gameplay system is combat building, which lets players gather materials and construct structures during a fight, while Zero Build removes construction from the same Battle Royale framework.

Game summary

Global release

Jul 21, 2017

Model

Free-to-play·In-app purchases

Developer

Epic Games

Publisher

Epic Games

Genres

Action Shooter Third-Person Shooter Battle Royale Survival Sandbox Racing Rhythm Live Service

Platforms

PC Android iOS / iPadOS PS4 PS5 Xbox One Xbox Series X|S Switch Switch 2

Official site

fortnite.com

Latest update

Version 41.30.1 is the current iOS client listed as of August 20, 2026, with its August 5 release providing general bug and stability fixes. The newest official Runners activity update is Sprite Spree Week, announced August 14, which doubles Sprite leveling speed, removes the Sprite Dust cost for summoning extracted Sprites, increases Sprite leveling at Campfires, and adds quests that award Sprites or Sprite Dust.

Release date and status

Fortnite's current Epic Games Store release is dated July 21, 2017. Nintendo lists the original Nintendo Switch version as released on June 12, 2018 and the Nintendo Switch 2 version as released on June 5, 2025, while Fortnite continues to expand through ongoing updates and additional experiences rather than separate numbered sequels.

Global release	Jul 21, 2017
Platforms	PC Android iOS / iPadOS PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X\|S Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2
Global status	Released
Pricing model	Free-to-play·In-app purchases
Availability	WorldwideEpic Games Store Google Play App Store Epic Games Store Mobile PlayStation Store Xbox Store Nintendo Store Nintendo Switch 2 Store

Platforms and availability

Fortnite supports PC, Android, iPhone and iPad, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The PC version is distributed through the Epic Games Store, Android supports Google Play and Epic's mobile distribution, and supported iPhone and iPad regions use the App Store or available Epic mobile distribution. Console versions are distributed through their respective PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo storefronts, with cross-platform multiplayer connecting the supported ecosystem.

PC Android iOS / iPadOS PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X|S Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2

Gameplay and setting

Fortnite is built around a collection of playable experiences rather than one permanent mode. Battle Royale and Zero Build send players onto an island to loot weapons and items, survive the closing Storm, and outlast the remaining players or teams, while Reload offers a faster respawn-focused variation. Fortnite also includes the cooperative Save the World campaign, Fortnite Festival music gameplay, LEGO Fortnite experiences, Rocket Racing, Creative islands, and experiences built with Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Progression extends through account levels, quests, Battle Pass rewards, cosmetic items, competitive ranks, and mode-specific systems.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The selected Runners gameplay trailer and gallery show Fortnite's current extraction gameplay alongside Battle Royale, Save the World, LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, Rocket Racing, and other parts of the wider Fortnite ecosystem.

Fortnite Runners Gameplay TrailerWatch on YouTube

Screenshots

Developer and publisher

Epic Games develops and publishes Fortnite. Epic also operates the Fortnite ecosystem and provides Fortnite Creative and Unreal Editor for Fortnite tools that allow creators to build and publish their own playable islands and experiences.

Developer	Epic Games
Publisher	Epic Games
Official website	Fortnite
Support	Fortnite Support

Download and availability

PC players can install Fortnite through the Epic Games Store. Android players can use Google Play or Epic's mobile distribution, supported iPhone and iPad users can obtain the game through available Apple or Epic distribution routes, and console players can download Fortnite through PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo Store, or Nintendo Switch 2 Store.

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System / Device Requirements

Fortnite has official minimum and recommended specifications for PC, Android, and iOS devices. The recommended PC configuration also calls for 2 GB of VRAM and an NVMe Solid State Drive, while the console releases use fixed supported hardware.

PC specification	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 Version 22H2 64-bit or Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 64-bit	Windows 10/11 64-bit
CPU	Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz	Intel Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent
RAM	8 GB	16 GB or higher
GPU	Intel HD 4000 on PC or AMD Radeon Vega 8	NVIDIA GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU

OSWindows 10 Version 22H2 64-bit or Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 64-bit

CPUIntel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz

RAM8 GB

GPUIntel HD 4000 on PC or AMD Radeon Vega 8

OSWindows 10/11 64-bit

CPUIntel Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent

RAM16 GB or higher

GPUNVIDIA GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU

Android specification	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Android OS 10.0 or higher	Android OS 14.0 or higher
Architecture	64-bit Android on an ARM64 processor	64-bit Android
RAM	At least 4 GB	8 GB or more
Processor / GPU	Adreno 530 or higher, Mali-G71 MP20, or Mali-G72 MP12 or higher	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or newer, Samsung Exynos 2400 or newer, or MediaTek Dimensity 9200 or newer

OSAndroid OS 10.0 or higher

Architecture64-bit Android on an ARM64 processor

RAMAt least 4 GB

Processor / GPUAdreno 530 or higher, Mali-G71 MP20, or Mali-G72 MP12 or higher

OSAndroid OS 14.0 or higher

Architecture64-bit Android

RAM8 GB or more

Processor / GPUQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or newer, Samsung Exynos 2400 or newer, or MediaTek Dimensity 9200 or newer

iOS / iPadOS specification	Minimum	Recommended
OS	iOS 17.6.1 or higher	iOS 17.6.1 or higher
RAM	4 GB	6 GB or more
iPhone	iPhone 11 or newer; iPhone SE 2nd generation is not supported	iPhone 14 series or newer
iPad	Supported iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini models meeting Epic's compatibility list	iPad 11th generation or newer

OSiOS 17.6.1 or higher

RAM4 GB

iPhoneiPhone 11 or newer; iPhone SE 2nd generation is not supported

iPadSupported iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini models meeting Epic's compatibility list

OSiOS 17.6.1 or higher

RAM6 GB or more

iPhoneiPhone 14 series or newer

iPadiPad 11th generation or newer

PlayStation 4 specification	Value
Supported hardware	PlayStation 4
Supported models	PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 4 Slim

Supported hardware

Value: PlayStation 4

Supported models

Value: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 4 Slim

PlayStation 5 specification	Value
Supported hardware	PlayStation 5
Supported models	PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro
Internet connection	Online play required

Supported hardware

Value: PlayStation 5

Supported models

Value: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro

Internet connection

Value: Online play required

Xbox One specification	Value
Supported hardware	Xbox One
Supported models	Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Xbox One X

Supported hardware

Value: Xbox One

Supported models

Value: Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Xbox One X

Xbox Series X/S specification	Value
Supported hardware	Xbox Series X/S

Supported hardware

Value: Xbox Series X/S

Nintendo Switch specification	Value
Supported hardware	Nintendo Switch
Supported models	Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
Game file size	19.3 GB

Supported hardware

Value: Nintendo Switch

Supported models

Value: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

Game file size

Value: 19.3 GB

Nintendo Switch 2 specification	Value
Supported hardware	Nintendo Switch 2
Game file size	49.4 GB

Supported hardware

Value: Nintendo Switch 2

Game file size

Value: 49.4 GB

FAQ

Does Fortnite support cross-platform multiplayer?

Yes. Epic Games supports cross-platform play, allowing players on supported systems to join friends using other Fortnite platforms when their account and platform settings permit it.

Does Fortnite progress carry between different platforms?

Yes. Most Fortnite purchases and progression are available across linked Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo, and mobile platforms when the same Epic Games account is used. V-Bucks have additional wallet restrictions on some platforms.

Is Fortnite Save the World free-to-play?

Yes. Save the World became free-to-play on April 16, 2026. It is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2, but not on the original Nintendo Switch, smartphones, or tablets.

Can Fortnite be downloaded from the App Store on iPhone and iPad?

Yes. Fortnite is currently available through Apple's App Store on supported iPhone and iPad devices in most regions, with Australia remaining an exception to normal App Store availability.

Are Fortnite V-Bucks shared between platforms?

Most V-Bucks are shared through the Fortnite Shared Wallet, but V-Bucks purchased on Nintendo Switch do not transfer to other platforms. V-Bucks earned through Battle Passes, Quest Packs, or Save the World are shared across supported platforms.

Can Fortnite run through Windows Parallels on a Mac?

No. Epic Games states that Fortnite does not support non-native operating-system configurations such as running Windows through Parallels on Mac.