How to download and play Fortnite on PC, consoles & mobile
Michelle Cornelia
 â  Published: 2024-01-05T09:29:51 â  Updated: 2024-01-05T09:29:59
Fortnite is available in almost every platform, making it easier than ever for players to join the Battle Royale. Hereâs how to download and play Fortnite on PC, consoles, and mobile.
When Fortnite was first released in 2017, the game was only available for a handful of platforms, including Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and macOS. However, fast forward to 2024, our beloved Battle Royale game has become one of the most accessible games, allowing players to access this game almost everywhere possible.
Whether youâve just purchased a brand new killer PC or console, the first thing that may come to mind as a Fortnite player is likely to download and install the game. Luckily, regardless of the platform youâre playing on, this can be done in only a few simple steps.
In this guide, weâll cover how you can download, install, and play Fortnite on PC, Xbox One/X/S, PS4/PS5, as well as Android.
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How to download and play Fortnite on all platforms
How to download Fortnite on PC
How to download Fortnite on Xbox One and Series X/S
How to download Fortnite on PS4 and PS5
How to download Fortnite on Nintendo Switch
How to download Fortnite on Mobile or Android
How to download and play Fortnite on all platforms
Epic GamesYou can play Fortnite across a variety of devices.
Before anything else, if youâre playing on a console, youâll need to connect your Epic Games and console account first to access the game. This can be done by heading to the Epic Games site > Account > Apps and Accounts and selecting your console option.
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Once thatâs all setup, youâre pretty much ready to download and play the game on your preferred console platform. Check out how to download and play the game on your preferred platform.
How to download Fortnite on PC
Downloading Fortnite on PC is pretty straightforward as it only requires you to download the Epic Games launcher and sign in to your account. Just make sure that youâve created an Epic Games account first before doing so.
Download the Epic Games Launcher and then install it.
Sign in with your Epic Games account in the launcher.
Head to the store.
In the search bar, type Fortnite, and select the game.
Click the Get button to download Fortnite.
Wait until the download process is finished.
To launch Fortnite, simply head to your library and select the game.
How to download Fortnite on Xbox One and Series X/S
Xbox seems to be one of the most popular platforms for Fortnite due to exclusive bundles with time-limited cosmetics. Downloading Fortnite on it is pretty easy as well as itâs accessible from the store.
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On your Xbox home screen, head to the Microsoft Store or select the Store icon.
In the search bar, type Fortnite, and then select the game.
Select the Get or Install option.
Wait for the download process to finish.
How to download Fortnite on PS4 and PS5
Similar to Xbox, PlayStation players get to enjoy time-limited skins considering that you get a free skin just by subscribing to PlayStation Plus, thus making this platform a popular choice. You simply need to head to the PlayStation Store to download the game.
Navigate to the PlayStation store from the home menu.
Select the search bar to look up Fortnite.
Next, select the game from the search results.
Download the game and wait for the process to finish.
How to download Fortnite on Nintendo Switch
Fortnite on Nintendo Switch seems to run better nowadays compared to when it was first ported to this console. Assuming youâve linked your Nintendo and Epic Games accounts, youâre ready to download this game from the eShop.
Open the Nintendo Switch eShop by tapping the eShop icon in the main menu.
Tap the search bar at the top side.
Type Fortnite, then hit search.
Select Fortnite from the search results.
Tap the Download option and wait for it to finish downloading.
How to download Fortnite on Mobile or Android
Those of you who prefer to play Fortnite on something more mobile, playing on the Android is a solid option. You simply need to download the Epic Games app and then download Fortnite from there to play the game.
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Head to the Epic Games site to download the Epic Games app for Android.
Allow all permissions to proceed to the next step.
Next, in the Epic Games app, select Fortnite.
Tap the Get option and download the game.
Youâre ready to launch Fortnite once the download is finished.
So, thatâs everything you need to know about how to download and play Fortnite on PC, consoles, and mobile. The steps are fairly straightforward, but one thing you need to do is make sure to link your accounts first if youâre playing on consoles. Doing so will allow your progress and precious skins to be carried over to whatever platform youâre playing.
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