Fortnite News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

After four long years of waiting, it seems that Fortnite players in the European Union will soon be able to enjoy the game across all Apple mobile devices. Fortnite's Battle Royale game mode was released in September 2017, and not too long after, it became available on mobile devices. To promote Fortnite's mobile version, Epic Games and Samsung joined forces in 2018 and gave away the Galaxy skin for anyone who played the game on a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or a Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. Many players ended up downloading Fortnite on their mobile devices, not only for practical reasons but also so they could check out the Item Shop or the Quests tab while away from their other devices.

A new survey from Epic Games related to Fortnite's Crew subscription suggests that the developer is considering a major upgrade to the service. The massively popular battle royale from Epic Games offers players a wide variety of ways to pick up its wealth of in-game cosmetics, regularly adding plenty of new skins, pickaxes, and more. Alongside the in-game store, Fortnite's many Battle Passes offer incentives for playing the game, with LEGO Fortnite and Fortnite Festival also boasting their own battle pass. Now, Epic Games is considering a major change to the Crew subscription.

Some Fortnite players are currently taking to social media to voice their displeasure with the game's recently leaked UI changes. The upcoming interface revamp appears to revolve around a new version of the Fortnite lobby.

Fortnite is the highest-grossing game in the first quarter of 2024, according to a report published by Newzoo. The year 2024 for the games industry has been marked by events such as layoffs, Gearbox Software's acquisition by Take-Two Interactive, and the farewell to Nintendo 3DS and Wii U online services. Meanwhile, new releases like Palworld and Helldivers 2 hit the shelves, sharing space with popular releases like Fortnite and Valorant.

Friday marks the beginning of another x crossover, with content coming to Battle Royale, Lego, Festival, and Rocket Racing. Players can rescue Chewbacca, battle the Empire, Battle Royle, and form a band in the Mos Eisley Cantina. The crossover also adds new weapons, quests, outfits, and more.

Fortnite's «Dead Game» skin has been replaced with a «Good Game» skin when used in LEGO Fortnite. Although Epic Games did not specify a reason for the change, it is likely due to efforts that aim to protect LEGO Fortnite's younger players.

Billie Eilish is the latest music artist to join Fortnite as part of Season 3 of its Fortnite Festival, a Rock Band style music game mode. Previous Fortnite Festival artists include,  Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, and Ariana Grande.

Fortnite has a wave of new Star Wars content planned across all of its connected game modes, with new missions and cosmetics being released in time for this year’s May the Fourth celebration. Fortnite and Star Wars first crossed over to promote Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker back in 2019, with the evil Emperor Palpatine announcing his resurrection in an in-game message. Character skins from the movie were also introduced, allowing Fortnite players to battle it out as Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, and Zorii Bliss.

Fortnite will be introducing more Star Wars characters with this year's annual May the Fourth event. Fortnite is a highly versatile game when it comes to cosmetics. While gamers might see intimidating figures, such as Predator or Hades, roaming the vast island for victims, they'll come across adorable skins like Meowscles and Bush Ranger just as often. If there's one thing Fortnite fans like, it's brand-new cosmetic items, especially if they're related to their favorite franchises.

May 2024’s Crew Pack arrives on April 30th, granting subscribers their usual perks and a brand-new exclusive Outfit. This month, subscribers can expect to receive Spirit Hunter Saeko, a newly arrived character on the island, with some themed cosmetics to match. Subscribers will also receive their usual benefits and perks, rounding out this month’s Crew Pack.

A recent teaser for LEGO Fortnite's upcoming collaboration with the mega-popular Star Wars franchise is suggesting that lightsabers are coming to the game. Launched as a spinoff of the beloved battle royale, the game takes a markedly different approach from its predecessor, shifting into an open-world survival crafting game. LEGO Fortnite takes notes from Minecraft's success, with players able to build their in-game homes, fight against hostile creatures, and team up with friends to traverse the LEGO landscapes. Now, an upcoming crossover is bringing a major new item to the game.

A new rumor suggests that Fortnite players will soon see a new wave of My Hero Academia characters make their way into the game, which will include some of the series' most popular villains. Fortnite is no stranger to collaborations and partnerships, with Epic Games already bringing several iconic characters from the My Hero Academia anime series into its popular battle royale third-person shooter.

Fortnite will allegedly be adding an all-new vehicle mechanic in the next season, which will allow players to hijack vehicles that other players are driving. The new feature, which will purportedly go live with the launch of Chapter 5 Season 3, could shake things up with how vehicles are strategically utilized and dealt with among the vast Fortnite player base.

Epic Games has teased that LEGO Fortnite players will soon be able to properly tame and interact with animals, adding further depth to the free-to-play survival experience. Players may choose to use these immersive new features to befriend the many animals of LEGO Fortnite,or to create functional farms for their LEGO villages.

Fortnite could have added a Samus Aran Metroid skin for its players, but Nintendo's demands led to it not happening. This comes courtesy of Epic Games' former Chief Creative Officer, who revealed some interesting details about the potential Fortnite deal and how it fell apart.

After The Weeknd and Lady Gaga's release, singer-songwriter Billie Eilish seems to be next up on stage for Fortnite Festival. Developed by Harmonix, the studio behind the Rock Band games, Fortnite Festival is a rhythm game in a similar vein to Harmonix's previous releases. Players either play in a group or solo, hitting notes on a track depending on which instrument they decide to play.

A popular insider has revealed that Fortnite may be looking to collaborate with X-Men '97 to bring the show's version of characters like Wolverine to the battle royale game. Keeping in mind that the Disney+ series has been trending recently, adding X-Men skins to Fortnite seems like a reasonable move from developer Epic Games.

A Fortnite fan has created a concept that imagines what it would be like if the game had a skin based on Fallout. Fortnite has a long list of collaborations with various personalities, such as Lewis Hamilton, Ariana Grande, and Neymar Jr. When it comes to skins based on other games, Fortnite has an equally impressive list of team-ups, adding a slew of beloved characters.

Fortnite is bringing back the Janky skin for a sixth appearance in the Item Shop after nearly 850 days of it being locked away in the vault. Over the years, Fortnite has released thousands of cosmetic items. With the launch of new game modes, such as Rocket Racing, LEGO Fortnite, and Fortnite Festival, different types of cosmetics started to appear in the Item Shop. So, as if the increasing number of Battle Royale items wasn't enough, it continued to grow in size with all these additions as well.

A popular Fortnite leaker has claimed that the Item Shop's new «Billboard» feature is coming to the game by May 3 and possibly earlier. The next Fortnite update is set to release on Tuesday, April 23 and brings new gameplay features, according to the leaker.

The upcoming Fortnite collaboration with Star Wars might feature Chewbacca, a highly anticipated character, as a cosmetic skin. Fortnite has been celebrating May the Fourth in-game for the past few years. In 2023, Epic Games took it up a notch; Fortnite hosted a major Star Wars crossover event called Find the Force, and it even featured its own event pass with themed cosmetic rewards and quests.

By completing Aphrodite’s Snapshot Quests in, players can earn a significant amount of XP for levelling up and purchasing Battle Pass Rewards. Players can take on a lengthy mission to prove themselves worthy, recruiting allies for the battle against Zeus. However, even if you aren’t interested in ongoing story, the rewards for completing Aphrodite’s Snapshot quests are well worth your time.

Star Wars is making its return to Fortnite next month for May the Fourth, bringing with it new cosmetics and limited-time quests.

A new Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration is on the horizon, and soon enough, players will be able to try out brand-new content and play with returning items and weapons. Fortnite has participated in dozens of collaborations over the years.

Skybound Games has shared an Island Code that allows players to access an Invincible-themed game mode in Fortnite. Rise of the Sequids, the new 20-player crossover mode, features infection-style gameplay and offers an exciting new way to play Fortnite.

Fortnite has rolled out the long-awaited Avatar crossover which has introduced new Mythic weapons to battle royale modes, made Avatar skins available in the store, and launched a themed mini battle pass. Whether you’re working through free or premium tiers, you’ll need to complete challenges in order to unlock the rewards. One of these quests asks you to destroy a Cabbage Cart in Fortnite and here is how to do just that.

UPDATE 4/13: After a short time within the vault, Earthbending has returned to the game. The major issue with being able to glitch inside a player-made structure has been patched, though the normal functionality seems to be exactly as it was.

Fortnite video game maker Epic Games has urged a federal judge in California to force Google to open up its Play Store to greater competition after a jury found the U.S. tech giant had abused its power as a gatekeeper for apps on the Android mobile platform.

Fortnite has launched an Avatar crossover with fresh cosmetics, a mini pass, and new powers to master. Although the Olympian abilities have been temporarily vaulted, this has paved the way for the launch of Elemental Powers. Add these techniques to your inventory during a Fortnite match by visiting Elemental Shrines.

Fortnite has vaulted the Wings of Icarus, the Chains of Hades, and the Thunderbolt of Zeus due to the start of the Avatar: The Last Airbender event. This Fortnite season, Chapter 5 Season 2, is also known as the Myths & Mortals season, as it's all about the great Olympian bosses and how they've taken over the Battle Royale island. Due to its exciting theme, many fans were anticipating its release back in early March; they were hopeful that they would be able to try out lots of unique items and explore completely different locations due to the wide range of stories and legends in ancient Greek mythology.

Season Zero of Fortnite Rocket Racing has come to a close and you can now hit the road during the Neon Rush. The new content drop is set in a neon metropolitan city and creator made tracks are now fully available to race on. To start the update on the right track, there are Neon Rush Kickoff quests to complete and earn Fortnite Rocket Racing cosmetic rewards along the way.

Epic Games is reportedly working on a major new Fortnite update. According to new information, a new feature geared toward social media integration will be added to Fortnite soon, allowing users to link their accounts across various social media platforms.

Developer and publisher Epic Games could be exploring adding weapon charms to the array of cosmetics available in Fortnite. Cosmetic items form the foundation of the Fortnite business model, and a new item type could provide players with more reasons to play or spend cash in the game.

Epic Games' has been the most popular battle royale game following its launch to global popularity in 2017. Over time, the game has effectively made some of its cosmetic items incredibly rare by only releasing them in the item shop once or forcing players to purchase other items outside the game to acquire them. Some players have begged for skins such as the Black Knight or Renegade Raider to return to the store, but Epic Games insists on not distributing these cosmetics any further.

The 24 rewards in Fortnite's Avatar: The Last Airbender event have been revealed by a dataminer. The Fortnite crossover event is expected to begin on Friday, April 12.

Fortnite is hosting another Coachella event, and this year it's bigger than ever before. Fortnite launched nearly seven years ago, and over this time, the game has hosted all kinds of memorable crossover events.

The long-awaited v29.20 patch brought tons of content to Fortnite, but many fans were taken aback when they found out that Epic Games had removed cosmetic items' rarity system. Before the Battle Royale game mode was released, Fortnite only consisted of Save the World. The tier system which was then implemented in Fortnite Battle Royale stemmed from the original rarities in Save the World.

Players will be able to enable proximity chat in Fortnite's Creative game mode soon. In the early days, Fortnite was exclusively a PvE game through Save the World, though things wouldn't really take off until the Battle Royale game mode arrived a few months later. As the game's popularity increased, Epic Games decided to explore more options with Fortnite. The Playground game mode was a hit, as it allowed fans to create their matches with a small group of friends and customize certain features, such as fall damage and friendly fire, in order to have fun on Athena island, the OG Fortnite map.

The Season 2 finale for Invincible included a subtle Fortnite reference during the titular hero's climactic showdown with Angstrom Levy. The last episode of Invincible's latest season featured Easter eggs alluding to a variety of popular franchises, with one scene even providing a plausible canon explanation as to how Mark Grayson made an appearance in Epic Games' massively popular battle royale.

Fortnite may be crossing over with Planet of the Apes in time for the new movie, at least according to a reliable industry insider. There have been plenty of guest characters from across the realms of film, television, and even other video games in Fortnite, with one of the most recent ones adding the titular heroine from The Legend of Korra as a playable character skin.

Epic Games has made it clear that it will not allow scams and trickery in Fortnite, threatening to remove any islands and accounts that continue to engage in this type of behavior. Fortnite started off with Save the World and the classic Battle Royale game mode, but as time went on and as the game grew in terms of popularity, other game modes — Rocket Racing, LEGO Fortnite, and Fortnite Festival — were introduced. The game's Creative Mode, which eventually evolved and became UENF or Creative 2.0, has been incredibly well received.

Fortnite players have voiced their desire for the return of Bows, a weapon type first introduced in 2019's Season 8. Before the newest season's launch, some fans assumed Bows would return due to Fortnite's new theme.

Reboot Rally is back for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, so if you have a friend that hasn’t played in some time, now is the perfect opportunity to get them back on board the Battle Bus. This event has free cosmetics on offer for partying up with eligible buddies.

Some new research has come out with some curious findings about video games from the last year.

In, players can unlock Avatar Korra and themed cosmetics from. Korra is available to Battle Pass owners as part of the Avatar Set, but her quests will challenge even the most skilled and experienced players. To unlock the Avatar in, players must approach their matches with an aggressive playstyle geared towards fast-paced play.

With Myths and Mortals being the theme of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, the Gods have unleashed their powers on the island. Now, Avatar Korra has landed in Fortnite, she has introduced yet another Mythic to the loot pool known as a Waterbending technique. Let’s get straight into how to obtain the Waterbending Mythic and how to use it to your advantage.

Avatar Korra from The Legend of Korra has landed in Fortnite and if you’re a fan of the show, you’ll definitely want to represent the main character while you chase that victory royale.

One dedicated Lego Fortnite player crafted a functional semi-truck using colorful bricks. Lego Fortnite is a permanent mode within the battle royale game, which lets players build pretty wild contraptions from the ground up. It offers way more building options than some survival-crafting games, and its main focus is on exploration. The multiplayer mode features several kits players can use to construct various structures, from beach houses to burger bars.

Fortnite has brought back a classic Marvel cosmetic to the game after nearly five years, re-adding Black Widow's exclusive pickaxe to the in-game store. The beloved battle royale from Epic Games has featured a wide variety of crossovers and collaborations throughout its life, each bringing unique cosmetics from other games, TV shows, movies, and more. Everything from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Dragon Ball Z and Jujutsu Kaisen have received their own Fortnite skins and items. However, one comic book juggernaut has been particularly notable for its Fortnite collaborations.

A Fortnite player has discovered that several NPCs have unique dialogue sequences if they interact with them while wearing the ascendant Midas skin. The interaction works quite similarly to the different NPC dialogues players get when using the various society skins in Fortnite.

One LEGO Fortnite player shares a wholesome interaction they had after discovering a feature called Sit and Talk while playing cooperatively with a friend. Since the launch of LEGO Fortnite back in early December 2023, the game has continued to be a popular way for players to express themselves. Giving players a different way to experience the Fortnite universe, the LEGO experience offers survival-style gameplay complete with crafting, resource gathering, and ways to play cooperatively with others.

A fresh Fortnite leak has revealed that another Star Wars event will soon be coming to the game. While further info on the latest crossover with the legendary sci-fi media juggernaut remains scant, a reputable Fortnite leaker has confirmed that the event will include at least one new cosmetic.

The April 2024 Crew Pack arrives on the 31st of March, introducing exclusive character cosmetics and other benefits for subscribers. This month, subscribers will receive the mighty god of war Ares as an exclusive character Outfit, along with some additional themed cosmetics. Other benefits such as free V-Bucks and Battle Pass access round out a great offering for hardcore fans.

Vehicles have landed in LEGO Fortnite, bringing a range of new items to the mode. Although most additions are focused on transportation, the Illuminator has multiple uses. Whether you opt to go on a late night road trip with your friends or find yourself far away from your village as night closes in, you’ll want to craft an Illuminator as a beacon of light in LEGO Fortnite.

Fortnite leaks have revealed three Guardians of the Galaxy skins coming to the game, which depict fan-favorite characters Drax, Groot, and Mantis. A release date for the new Fortnite skins is still not officially confirmed, but they will likely be added in the near future.

The latest Fortnite update hasn’t only deployed new content to battle royale modes, but to LEGO Fortnite, too. The main feature of the LEGO Fortnite content drop is the highly anticipated addition of vehicles. However, the Compost Bin has also been added to the constantly evolving roster of items, unlocking even more possibilities. Those with a busy inventory (let’s face it, that’s most of us,) will find benefit in crafting a Compost Bin.

The Fortnite v29.10 update didn’t just introduce new content to battle royale modes, but LEGO Fortnite, too. After a long wait, players can now make vehicles and take a roadtrip around their world. Before you can access a LEGO Fortnite vehicle, you need to craft all the pieces required and that includes a Driver’s Seat.

Fortnite rolled out its v29.10 update which unleashed even more powerful items on the island. The Gods are hard at work making one of the strongest loot pools in Fortnite history, fitting with the Myths and Mortals theme. Now, the Banana of The Gods has arrived for the remainder of the season. With the Banana of The Gods being the latest consumable in Fortnite, you’ll want to know where to find it.

LEGO Fortnite at first was a collaboration none of us saw something. However, after it did came everyone had to play it. This became the whole reason anyone was on Fortnite and it brought many new players to the game as well as returning ones as well. Now that the game was been doing good as an add-on to the original Fortnite, it has received another update.

With Chapter 5 Season 2’s theme of Myths and Mortals, it’s not surprising that some of the most powerful weapons have been unleashed on the island. The latest update has added more options to the mix, including taking the Hand Cannon out of the Fortnite vault. If you want the weapon back in your hands, here’s how.

Fortnite has deployed its v29.10 update which has made some more addition to the Chapter 5 Season 2 loot pool. This includes a Mythic version of the Midas Drum Gun.

Epic Games releases update 29.10 for LEGO Fortnite, bringing new vehicle builds, custom designs, new crafting tools, as well as bug fixes as well. The Mechanical Mayhem update follows suit with another recent LEGO Fortnite patch earlier in March which added Kit Bundles to the experience. Using prebuilt designs, players could essentially purchase new building designs like Beachside Boulevard or Durrr Burger to spruce up their map.

Fortnite's LEGO mode is set to receive an all-new Marvel skin that fans have been eagerly awaiting for quite a while now. While Fortnite added LEGO versions of over 1,200 skins when the mode debuted, a majority of them lacked higher-quality models. This, however, seems to be an entirely new skin altogether.

A new season means a fresh set of NPC locations to familiarize yourself with and Chapter 5 Season 2 is no different. Each character wields a set of items which can be purchased using gold bars.

The Fortnite island has been home to a plethora of animals during its lifecycle. Chickens, however, have stuck around for the longest time. Chapter 5 Season 2 has given chickens a shiny new gold look and here’s where to find them in your next Fortnite match.

Fortnite is seemingly set to add a fresh set of skins and other items in collaboration with Nike, assuming that a recent leak is accurate. This is not the first time that Epic Games has partnered with Nike to bring themed cosmetics to Fortnite, with its previous partnership taking place back in 2023.

A new leak of information about Fortnite suggests that new content based on the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are arriving soon. As with other Fortnite crossover content, the Avatar additions will likely consist of themed cosmetic skins and accessories players can equip when playing.

A Fortnite fan has an incredible idea to bring back the Marvel skins with a Silver Age of comics twist. Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 introduced a Marvel-themed Battle Pass, but this player has an idea to bring the skins back in a unique way.

Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Elon Musk's X and Match Group on Wednesday joined "Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games' protest that Apple has failed to honor a court-ordered injunction governing payments in its lucrative App Store.

It's been almost a year since Epic Games launched Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), and the company seems quite pleased with how it's gone.

Fortnite developer Epic Games has revealed a new season of the game will be built and developed entirely in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). This new season of Fortnite is expected to launch in 2025 and marks a first for the massive multiplayer battle royale.

Unreal Editor for Fortnite has received new assets that allow enthusiasts to make their own LEGO Creative Islands. Their arrival has been accompanied by the release of three additional LEGO Islands in Fortnite.

The Wings of Icarus had to be temporarily removed from competitive game modes due to an unexpected issue, and since Fortnite players have relied on the item heavily this season, this can affect playability dramatically. Chapter 5 Season 2 is titled Myths & Mortals because it's all about the gods that took over the Society's place as the main villains after they were defeated in the events that took place during the Underground season. The ancient Greek mythology theme made it possible for the developers to add all sorts of weapons, items, and abilities to Fortnite due to their legendary nature.

Fortnite's March 19 update added three items to the battle royale's sandbox in the Chains of Hades, Shield Bubble Jr, and Drum Gun. Technically, all three of these items are new to Fortnite, as the new iteration of the Drum Gun is a separate weapon from its predecessor, although there are still plenty of similarities.

Fortnite is packed with cosmetics which can be acquired through the in-game store or by progressing through the battle pass. However, it’s not often that Epic Games give away a harvesting tool as stylish as the Midnight Scythe Pickaxe as a bonus for buying V-Bucks.

Fortnite will release the first update of Chapter 5 Season 2 soon, and gamers will get to enjoy tons of new content, including a mythology-inspired Midas skin, a fan-favorite LTM, and a never-seen-before mythical weapon. Chapter 5 Season 2 was supposed to launch on March 8, in the early hours. However, it was unexpectedly delayed due to technical issues and only came out later in the evening — on March 9, in some countries. For many fans, it was worth the wait as Fortnite left the Underground theme behind and welcomed several Greek gods to the island for the Myths & Mortals season, based on ancient Greek tales and legends.

From Fortnite to Suicide Squad, the number of “live service” games has exploded over the past decade, but what exactly is a “living” game and why do they draw the ire of so many gamers?

Fortnite's Festival mode receives eight new music tracks on March 14, including Darude's Sandstorm, DMX's X Gon' Give It To Ya, and other recognizable songs. Fortnite Festival's Season 2 began last month and runs until April 22.

The Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen has offered a new update about his talks with Epic Games regarding a Fortnite collaboration. The potentialFortnite crossover has surprising but charmingly innocent roots.

Fortnite introduced a new set of accolades to the Battle Royale game mode, allowing gamers to put their skills to the test and earn some additional XP. Some fans only play Fortnite because they enjoy the game, whether it's Save the World, LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing, Creative Mode, or Battle Royale. However, many players also like to keep an eye on their seasonal level to track how far along they've made it in the Battle Pass.