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Fortnite
First release on record 25 Jul 2017 · survival, battle royale
Fortnite is a free-to-play online games hub developed and published by Epic Games. Battle Royale and the surrounding client launched on PC and PlayStation on 21 July 2017 and on Xbox on 25 July 2017, then on Nintendo Switch on 12 June 2018 and Nintendo Switch 2 on 5 June 2025. The same client is on Google Play worldwide and on the US App Store for iPhone and iPad, except Australia. The download is $0. Optional US prices include V-Bucks from $1.99, Fortnite Crew at $11.99 a month, and a Battle Pass at 800 V-Bucks. PlayStation lists online play as required. Battle Royale is ESRB Teen with violence and lyrics. It suits players who want a live, cross-platform shooter with extra modes, and who accept chat and in-app purchases.
Researched from the official pages · Updated
| First release | 21 July 2017 on PC and PlayStation; 25 July 2017 on Xbox |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS/iPadOS |
| Developer | Epic Games |
| Publisher | Epic Games |
| Price | Free to download; Fortnite Crew $11.99/month; V-Bucks from $1.99 (US) · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Modes | Battle Royale up to 100 players; Reload 40; Save the World solo or with 3 friends; Festival solo or with friends |
| Age rating | ESRB Teen (Battle Royale); PEGI Parental Guidance for the hub, PEGI 12 for Battle Royale; USK 12; ACB M |
| PC needs | Minimum: Windows 10 22H2 64-bit, Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, Intel HD 4000 or Radeon Vega 8 |
Where can you play Fortnite, and when did each version come out?
Fortnite is one Epic Games client that holds Battle Royale, Fortnite OG, Reload, LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing, creator-made islands, and Save the World. Epic's compatibility list names Windows PC; PlayStation 4, 4 Pro, 4 Slim, 5, and 5 Pro; Xbox One, One S, One X, and Series X|S; Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch 2; Android; and iPhone/iPad. The Epic Games Store and PlayStation Store date the PC and PS5 product to 21 July 2017. Xbox dates the same title to 25 July 2017. Nintendo's US eShop dates Switch to 12 June 2018 and Switch 2 to 5 June 2025. The original Switch listing is marked incompatible with Switch 2, so the 46.4 GB Switch 2 client is a separate download from the 19.3 GB Switch client. Switch 2 is advertised at 60 fps, 2176x1224 in TV mode, and 1600x900 in handheld and tabletop. Xbox lists 4K, 120 fps, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. PlayStation lists a PS5 Pro Enhanced build. Google Play offers the Android app worldwide. The US App Store lists Fortnite as free with in-app purchases, playable on iPhone 11 and newer (and named later iPhones and iPads) with a download up to 4.5 GB. Epic says the App Store build is unavailable in Australia, while the Epic Games Store on iOS is offered in the EU, Brazil, and Japan, and Epic's install article also names Australia for that store.
What does Fortnite cost, and what do the paid passes buy?
The client is free on Epic Games Store, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo eShop, Google Play, and the US App Store. Money is optional and sits in V-Bucks, Crew, and cosmetic packs. On the US App Store, V-Bucks start at $1.99 for 100 and rise through $3.99 (200), $8.49 (500), $8.99 (800), $16.99 (1,200), $22.49 (1,500), $22.99 (2,400), $36.99 (4,500), and $89.99 (12,500). Xbox matches the $8.99, $22.99, $36.99, and $89.99 packs. Fortnite Crew is $11.99 a month on the Epic Store and App Store and grants the Battle Pass, OG Pass, LEGO Pass, and Music Pass plus 800 V-Bucks and a monthly Crew Pack. From 19 March 2026 the Battle Pass itself costs 800 V-Bucks; the OG Pass is also 800 V-Bucks; the LEGO Pass and Music Pass are 1,200 V-Bucks each. All four last one season and share XP from any Fortnite experience. Xbox also sells outfit packs such as Bunny Mummy Quest Pack and Mainframe Break Pack at $8.99, Operation Brite Starter Pack at $4.99, Anime Legends Pack at $22.99, and The Final Reckoning Pack at $9.99 (half of $19.99, with no end date shown). ESRB notes that Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Festival can all be played without spending.
Can friends on different devices play together, and does progress move with you?
Yes, after each console or mobile login is linked to the same Epic Games account. Nintendo's US pages mark cross-platform play. Epic's FAQ says you can party with friends on other Fortnite-supported platforms when they are on the same Fortnite version. Cosmetics and gameplay progress follow that Epic account. Purchased V-Bucks do not: Nintendo Switch V-Bucks stay on Nintendo hardware and cannot be used in the Fortnite Web Shop, while V-Bucks bought on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or Android show on those Shared Wallet platforms and appear as zero on Switch. V-Bucks earned from passes, quest packs, or Save the World are shared on every platform. Items bought with V-Bucks then appear everywhere you play. Epic's FAQ also says stats and leaderboards stay per platform.
What PC hardware does Fortnite need?
Epic's Battle Royale support article is the publisher spec list. Minimum is Windows 10 Version 22H2 64-bit or Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 64-bit, an Intel Core i3-3225 at 3.3 GHz, 8 GB of RAM, and Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon Vega 8. Recommended is Windows 10 or 11 64-bit, a Core i5-7300U at 3.5 GHz or Ryzen 3 3300U, 16 GB of RAM, an Nvidia GTX 960 or AMD R9 280 (or equivalent DirectX 11 GPU) with 2 GB of video memory, and an NVMe SSD. Epic also publishes an Epic-quality preset: RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6700 XT with 8 GB of video memory, Core i7-8700 or Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB of RAM, NVMe, and Windows 10/11 64-bit. The help article does not state a gigabyte install size. The Epic Store recommended block lists 8 GB of VRAM, which disagrees with the 2 GB figure on the help page; this page follows the publisher help article. There is no Steam listing and therefore no Steam Deck rating.
What age ratings apply, and how do parental controls work?
The Fortnite hub is treated as a platform with mixed content. ESRB rates Fortnite Battle Royale T for Teen for Animated Blood, Lyrics, Suggestive Themes, and Violence, plus Users Interact and In-Game Purchases, on Windows, PlayStation 4 and 5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, and Xbox Series. Store pages add Diverse Content: Discretion Advised because islands inside the client range from E to a maximum of T; Epic does not allow anything above Teen. PEGI replaced a single PEGI 12 mark for the hub with Parental Guidance Recommended on 16 November 2023, and now rates Battle Royale PEGI 12 for moderate violence in matches of up to 100 players, Save the World PEGI 12, LEGO Fortnite Odyssey PEGI 7, and Festival PEGI 12 for bad language and sexual song lyrics. USK rates the Switch 2 client 12 for fantasy violence, increased purchase incentives, and pressure to play a lot, with chats and in-game purchases, classified 15 October 2025. Australia classifies Fortnite M with Violence and Online Interactivity (decision 23 October 2026). ESRB describes Epic parental controls that can lock games by rating, pin purchases, limit voice and text chat, and set time windows; accounts that report an age under 13 become Cabined Accounts.
What is Save the World, and where can you play it?
Save the World is Epic's player-versus-environment campaign: solo or with up to three friends, you loot, craft, and defend against monster waves with four hero classes (Soldiers, Ninjas, Outlanders, Constructors). Epic made it free to play on 16 April 2026, with no purchase required. It is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2. It is not on original Switch, phones, or tablets. Nintendo's Switch 2 add-on is a $0.00, 4.1 GB download dated 30 July 2026 and requires the Switch 2 Fortnite client. Free players use X-Ray Tickets in that mode; players who bought Save the World earlier (Founders) still earn V-Bucks from daily quests, mission alerts, and Storm Shield Defense.
Release dates by platform
| Platform | Date | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | 21 Jul 2017 | US | Released |
| PlayStation 4 | 21 Jul 2017 | US | Released |
| PlayStation 5 | 21 Jul 2017 | US | Released |
| Xbox One | 25 Jul 2017 | US | Released |
| Xbox Series X and Series S | 25 Jul 2017 | US | Released |
| Nintendo Switch | 12 Jun 2018 | US | Released |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 05 Jun 2025 | US | Released |
| Nintendo Switch 2 (Save the World) | 30 Jul 2026 | US | Released |
Prices and editions
| Store | Edition | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Store (US) | Fortnite (base client) | Free | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | Fortnite (base client) | Free | 29 Oct 2026 |
| PlayStation Store (US) | Fortnite (base client) | Free | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Nintendo eShop (US) | Fortnite (Switch) | Free | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Nintendo eShop (US) | Fortnite (Switch 2) | Free | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | Fortnite (iPhone/iPad) | Free | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Google Play (US) | Fortnite (Android) | Free | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | Fortnite Crew (monthly) | $11.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | 100 V-Bucks | $1.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | 200 V-Bucks | $3.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | 500 V-Bucks | $8.49 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | 800 V-Bucks | $8.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | 1,200 V-Bucks | $16.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| App Store (US) | 1,500 V-Bucks | $22.49 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | 800 V-Bucks | $8.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | 2,400 V-Bucks | $22.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | 4,500 V-Bucks | $36.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | 12,500 V-Bucks | $89.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | Bunny Mummy Quest Pack | $8.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | Mainframe Break Pack | $8.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | Operation Brite Starter Pack | $4.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | Anime Legends Pack | $22.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store (US) | The Final Reckoning Pack | $9.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Nintendo eShop (US) | Fortnite Save the World (Switch 2) | Free | 29 Oct 2026 |
Prices change often; each is the store's own price on the day shown.
PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Version 22H2 64-bit, or Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 64-bit | Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon Vega 8 | Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DirectX 11 GPU |
| Video memory | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | — |
| DirectX | — | 11 |
From the publisher's own page, read 29 Oct 2026; summarised in our own words.
Modes and features
| Feature | On record | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| single-player | Save the World can be played solo; Festival can be performed solo; Creative tools are available to build islands | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| online multiplayer (max players) | Battle Royale up to 100 (Xbox 2-100, Nintendo 1-100, PEGI up to 100; PlayStation lists 99 online players). Reload is a 40-player mode. Xbox lists online co-op 2-4. | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| local or split-screen | US Xbox and PlayStation listings describe online multiplayer and online co-op only; they do not list local split-screen | Xbox, PlayStation |
| crossplay | Nintendo US listings mark cross-platform play. Epic says you can party with friends on other Fortnite-supported platforms after linking each platform account to the same Epic Games account. | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android |
| cross-progression | Purchased content and progress follow a linked Epic Games account, except purchased V-Bucks. Nintendo Switch purchased V-Bucks stay on Nintendo; earned V-Bucks from passes, quest packs, or Save the World are shared everywhere. | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile |
| controller support | PlayStation listing requires vibration and trigger effect. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 list motion controls and touch screen. Switch 2 also lists optional Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. | PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Valve Steam Deck rating | Not listed; Fortnite is sold on the Epic Games Store, not Steam | PC |
| cloud saves / account progress | Progress and cosmetics sit on the linked Epic Games account across platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile |
| supported languages | Epic Store lists 13 text languages (Arabic, Simplified Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish for Latin America and Spain, Turkish). Xbox lists 17 languages. PlayStation lists 13 voice and 13 screen languages. Switch lists 11; Switch 2 adds Simplified Chinese for 12. | PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
DLC and expansions
| Name | Released | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Pass | 19 Mar 2026 | 800.00 V-Bucks · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| OG Pass | — | 800.00 V-Bucks · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| LEGO Pass | — | 1200.00 V-Bucks · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Music Pass | — | 1200.00 V-Bucks · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Fortnite Crew (monthly subscription) | — | $11.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Save the World (PvE campaign, free as of 16 April 2026) | 16 Apr 2026 | Free · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Bunny Mummy Quest Pack | — | $8.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Mainframe Break Pack | — | $8.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Operation Brite Starter Pack | — | $4.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Anime Legends Pack | — | $22.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| The Final Reckoning Pack | — | $9.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
Age ratings
| Board | Rating | Content descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB | T (Teen) | Animated Blood, Lyrics, Suggestive Themes, Violence, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases |
| ESRB | T (Teen) with Diverse Content: Discretion Advised (Fortnite hub) | Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases |
| PEGI | Parental Guidance Recommended (Fortnite as a platform) | Parental guidance recommended, Diverse user-generated content |
| PEGI | PEGI 12 (Fortnite Battle Royale) | Moderate violence, In-game purchases |
| PEGI | PEGI 12 (Fortnite Save the World) | Moderate violence, In-game purchases |
| PEGI | PEGI 7 (LEGO Fortnite Odyssey) | Non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting, In-game purchases, Online chat |
| PEGI | PEGI 12 (Fortnite Festival) | Bad language, Song lyrics of a sexual nature, In-game purchases |
| USK | USK 12 (Fortnite, Nintendo Switch 2) | Fantasy violence, Increased purchase incentives, Pressure to play a lot, Chats, In-game purchases |
| ACB | M | Violence, Online Interactivity |
FAQ
Do you need PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass, or Nintendo Switch Online to play Fortnite?
Epic's FAQ says no PlayStation Plus is required on PlayStation, no Xbox Game Pass is required on Xbox consoles or for Fortnite through Xbox Cloud Gaming, and no Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to play Fortnite on Switch. The Switch 2 eShop page still says Nintendo Switch Online is required for some system features including GameChat after 31 March 2026.
Is Fortnite on every iPhone App Store?
No. Epic's iOS page and install article say the App Store build is available worldwide except Australia. Players in the EU, Japan, and Australia can use the Epic Games Store for iOS; the iOS page also names Brazil (iPhone only there and in Japan). Cloud streaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce NOW, and Amazon Luna is listed as a download-free path.
Does the original Nintendo Switch Fortnite run on Switch 2?
No. Nintendo's US Switch listing marks the original client incompatible with Switch 2 and points to a separate Switch 2 version. The Switch listing shows a 19.3 GB Switch download and a 32 MB Switch 2 stub; the Switch 2 product is 46.4 GB.
Can you play Fortnite on Mac or Steam?
Epic's live compatibility article lists PC system requirements that are Windows-only, plus consoles, Android, and iOS. It does not name macOS. Fortnite's PC storefront is the Epic Games Store, not Steam, so there is no Steam Deck rating on a Steam page.
Our take
Fortnite costs nothing to install, so the choice is the screen you already own and whether you will buy V-Bucks. PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile share purchased V-Bucks; Switch and Switch 2 keep shop-bought V-Bucks on Nintendo hardware. Switch 2 is a separate 46.4 GB download, not an upgrade of the 19.3 GB Switch client, and it is the Nintendo path into Save the World. Battle Royale is Teen-rated with chat and purchases. Set Epic parental controls before a child plays, and treat an internet connection as mandatory.
Best for: Players who want a free online battle royale plus LEGO, Festival, and creator islands on a device they already own; Friends on mixed platforms who can share one Epic account's cosmetics; Households that will use Epic rating locks and spending pins.
Not for: Anyone who needs offline play; Players looking for local split-screen on one console; Parents unwilling to lock chat, user-generated islands, and in-app purchases.
Which version: Use the platform you already have. Prefer PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or mobile if you will buy V-Bucks, because those wallets share. Choose Nintendo Switch 2 over original Switch if you want Save the World or the 60 fps, 2176x1224 TV-mode client.
Built only from the official facts above. We don't review games we haven't played, and nothing here is paid.
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The record
Every line has its source and the day it was read- Dates on record
- 25 Jul 2017 Wikidata · read 26 Oct 2026
- Developer
- Epic GamesWikidata · role not verified
- Publishers on record
- Epic Games Wikidata
- Genres
- survival game, battle royale game, sandbox game Wikidata
- Modes
- single-player, co-op mode Wikidata
- Age ratings on record
- Wikidata
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4, Unreal Engine 5 Wikidata
- Platforms on record
- WindowsmacOSPS5PS4Xbox Series X|SXbox OneSwitch 2SwitchiOSAndroid on Wikidata · on Wikidata without a reference. A platform missing here is not proof it is absent.
Facts: Wikidata Q349375 (CC0), revision 2560848739, read 26 Oct 2026, researched by VGKami Games Research (VGK-WIKIDATA-CENTRE-20261028-V3d). Spotted a wrong fact? Tell us.
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