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Players have experienced a glitch in Fortnite that makes it possible for them to customize forged cosmetics, giving the community hope that they might be able to access all additional customizations in the future. Over the years, players have unlocked hundreds of cosmetics with the Fortnite Battle Pass, and oftentimes, these items have offered alternative style options so that fans are able to customize them according to their liking.

Walt Disney is acquiring a $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. 12,400 crore) equity stake in Fortnite maker Epic Games as part of a collaboration involving Disney properties like Star Wars, Marvel and Avatar, the companies said Wednesday.

Disney have had tried getting in to gaming multiple times but, after buying studios and releasing games, they always ended up closing the studios. They currently license out their properties to anyone who will pay them, Indy is with Xbox, Spider-Man and Wolverine are with Sony and there’s multiverse projects like Speedstorm, which features characters from many franchises.

Over the course of Fortnite’s lifecycle, there have been thousands of unique skins released, with the majority of them locked behind a paid battle pass or a price tag in the in-game store. Some skins are rarer than others, only appearing in the game for a limited-time or released during a certain season and never to be seen again. One of the rarest skins in Fortnite history, Takara, has made an unexpected but welcome return to the battle royale in Chapter 5 Season 1.

Fortnite may be in talks for its next indie game collaboration, with recent rumors suggesting that the mega-popular battle royale will be crossing over with The Binding of Isaac. Throughout the life of the Epic Games battle royale, the beloved shooter has become known for its plethora of crossover content with many of the biggest media franchises. Epic Games would recently introduce Family Guy's Peter Griffin to Fortnite after years of speculation, while also teaming up with anime like Jujutsu Kaisen and Naruto. Now, one of the game's next crossovers might have been teased.

Apple has announced that iOS and iPadOS 17.4 will introduce support for developer app sideloading and third party app stores in the EU, complying with the incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA). But there’s an awful lot of caveats to this, with the iPhone maker determined to keep as much control and make this as awkward, fussy, and costly as possible.

Epic Games has announced that Fortnite will be coming back to iOS devices. Taking to social media platform X (formally Twitter), the studio revealed that Fortnite will be available on iOS through the Epic Games Store later this year. This will only be the case for iOS users in the EU, however.

Apple has announced that iOS and iPadOS 17.4 will introduce support for developer app sideloading and third party app stores in the EU, complying with the incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA). But there’s an awful lot of caveats to this, with the iPhone maker determined to keep as much control and make this as awkward, fussy, and costly as possible.

A Fortnite player enjoyed a surprisingly wholesome interaction with a random opponent. After the player was downed, their random Fortnite enemy made an interesting set of decisions.

Solid Snake joins the roster of many skins in referencing another series, with two different styles available to unlock. A direct homage to the video games, Snake's appearance may only be used once you complete a variety of challenges. The new update for this battle royale gives players a list of goals they can pursue to obtain both Snake skins.

A Fortnite leaker has revealed the existence of a Shredder skin directly from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which will be arriving in the game at some point in the future. The character has been part of multiple collaborations over the past few years — Call of Duty added Shredder back in 2023, with SMITE featuring Super Shredder in 2022, and now it seems that Fortnite is next in line.

With over seven million copies sold and ranking as the second-highest concurrently played game in Steam history, the Palworld juggernaut continues to roll on. According to analyst and Circana executive director Mat Piscatella, the survival crafting title surpassed Fortnite in daily active users on Xbox Series X/S in the United States on January 22nd.

The first major Fortnite update of the year is live and it has introduced a variety of new content, as well as a significant weapon tuning patch. One of the latest entries to the extensive Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 loot pool is the EMP Stealth Camo and here’s how to get it.

The first major Fortnite update of the year is live and it has introduced a range of new content, as well as a significant weapon tuning patch. One of the latest entries to the extensive Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 loot pool is Cardboard Boxes and this guide will show you how to obtain them.

Fortnite has rolled out its latest update patch for Chaper 5 Season 1, which many players are claiming has significantly buffed the aim assist feature. The major aspect of the new update for Fortnite's Battle Royale mode is thus far proving to be divisive among players, with some believing it evens the playing field against mouse and keyboard players, while others dislike the idea of assisted aiming altogether.

Solid Snake is now the latest character to be added to the ever-expanding Fortnite universe. The massive battle royale is known for adding skins featuring characters and icons both from gaming and pop culture. Currently, there is a Fortnite and Family Guy crossover, which is just the latest in a long line of exciting collaborations. The newest update, however, finally introduces Solid Snake from the Metal Gear Solid franchise into Fortnite, along with some items and goodies fans of the acclaimed series are sure to appreciate.

A Fortnite dataminer found images of another Metal Gear character, Raiden, who will likely be coming to the game soon. Fortnite's crossover with the Metal Gear franchise is the battle royale's latest collaboration.

A Fortnite dataminer found evidence that the game's «OG» map could be returning soon. Fortnite temporarily introduced the map during Season OG to massive popularity in late 2023.

Well, Fortnite is at it again! With Chapter 5 Season 1 going on, fans can expect more outfits/skins for their characters to don to have fun within the game further. At this point, you can literally just count the number of skins by what franchises HAVEN’T been in the game. By this point, it’s a large list of included series/franchises. Case in point, after a LONG wait, gamers can finally become Solid Snake via the “Big Bang Battle Pass.” You can have him be either the classic version of Snake or you can have him be Old Man Snake; the choice is yours.

The first major LEGO Fortnite update since the mode launched is now live. Various gameplay changes have been made, as well as performance fixes, and the elimination of pesky bugs that have been getting in the way of your playthrough. In addition, a new item has become available in both Survival and Sandbox modes that’ll elevate you to new heights. That’s right, the Launch Pad has joined LEGO Fortnite and here’s how you can craft one the next time you play.

Epic Games has removed and banned over 100 Creative mode maps that featured serious content violations. Fortnite is most known for its Battle Royale game mode. Initially, Epic Games intended to make Save the World the main Fortnite mode, but as Battle Royale grew in popularity, the company decided to put the PvE campaign on the back burner and shift its focus completely. As time went by, the Playground game mode was released, which allowed players to freely explore the Battle Royale island and set their own matches with friends.

Fortnite has finally added a LEGO style for Spider-Man Zero, so players who own the skin will now be able to use it in the LEGO game mode. Gamers can enjoy most of what Fortnite has to offer without spending any money. Besides cosmetic items and the Save the World game mode, Fortnite is completely free-to-play, allowing everyone to enjoy most of its main features. Players who don't have an equipped skin will simply cycle through the available Fortnite default skins. Even though they're not required to acquire skins, it's a part of the game that many fans enjoy.

Fortnite unvaulted a controversial mobility item, the Crash Pad Jr. Some Fortnite users claim that the item is somewhat useless due to one of its main capabilities often being bugged.

As Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 continues to progress, Epic Games are ensuring the season remains fresh by making updates to the loot pool. So far, players have been introduced to the hard-hitting Enforcer assault rifle, using the new FlowBerry Fizz healing item, and getting reacquainted with the Lock On pistol. Now, the Crash Pad Jr is the latest item to return from the vault, providing an extra mobility option. If you want to know where to find the Crash Pad Jr and how it works, read on.

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear a challenge by Apple to a lower court's decision requiring changes to certain rules in its lucrative App Store, as the justices shunned the lengthy legal battle between the iPhone maker and Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite.

Checking the Fortnite Item Shop when it refreshes is one of the most exciting times of a Fortnite player’s day. With leaked and datamined skins on the horizon, the Item Shop refreshing means you might finally get to spend V-Bucks on that outfit you’ve been waiting for.

What if I told you that Jonesy — Fortnite’s most iconic character — has no idea how to tie his shoelaces? It sounds outlandish and is ultimately inconsequential, but this Fortnite fan theory may be onto something.

Upon logging into Fortnite, a quick flick of the mouse or joystick will reveal a library of user-generated content crafted using Fortnite’s Creative tools. While many of these are genuinely impressive experiences with considerable audiences, it’s clear that Fortnite is suffering from a severe lack of content moderation.

Epic Games did not have the budget to create an authentic version of the Peter Griffin Fortnite skin, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has revealed. His insight into this curious crossover arrives weeks after Peter Griffin debuted in Fortnite as part of the Chapter 5: Season 1 Battle Pass.

Some vocal Fortnite fans have recently taken to social media to bemoan Epic's weapon design choices in Chapter 5, especially as they pertain to the Reaper Sniper Rifle and Enforcer AR, which they claim look way too similar. Their newly shared grievances extend the list of Fortnite player complaints that have surfaced online since Chapter 5: Season 1 kicked off in early December 2023.

A LEGO Fortnite player has created a massive, realistic-looking replica of a modern naval battleship. The player used the robust in-game building mechanics within LEGO Fortnite to create the highly complex structure, letting it float in the middle of a large lake.

A talented fan has created an amazing SpongeBob skin concept for Fortnite that shows that the iconic Nickelodeon character would be a perfect fit for the battle royale title. Cool skins in Fortnite are one of the biggest draws of the game, and this SpongeBob skin concept would make a great addition to the roster.

Fortnite has been one of the most widely and consistently successful games in the industry for years at this point, and the final months of 2023 in particular were exceptionally strong for the free-to-play shooter, which ended the year on a strong note with how it performed throughout December.

Fortnite finally has Peter Griffin from Family Guy, but a major collab that players still want is SpongeBob SquarePants. If Epic Games ever commit to a SpongeBob collab, I hope it would look half as good as AustinTheBear’s fan-made design.

One LEGO Fortnite player has created the Death Star from the Star Wars universe. Since the launch of LEGO Fortnite, players have shared their impressive builds within the community, with some providing instructions on how to make carbon copies of famous locales from other video games. Not long ago, one created a replica of Red Dead Redemption 2's Armadillo town, while another LEGO Fortnite player built the Avengers Tower in their sandbox world.

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By removing Villagers in players can shake up their settlements by introducing some new faces. Villages have a maximum capacity, but prospective Villagers will still wander through your world every so often. If you’re hoping to make new friends or recruit a particularly rare Villager, then you may need to make some space.

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In the first update for 2024 in Fortnite, Epic Games adds the Enforcer AR and something called Flowberry Fizz as brand-new items.

is kicking off the new year with the January 2024 Crew Pack, featuring brand-new character cosmetics and other additional perks. This month’s Crew Pack doesn’t contain any unexpected rewards, but there’s still plenty of exclusive content inside for anyone who wants to join premium subscription service. This includes exclusive cosmetics, V-Bucks and even some extra content for other games such as

has brought a new spin on the Fortnite series and provides a challenge if you are looking to beat the end-game boss. The game takes on elements from traditional crafting titles while bringing in survival parts from Fortnite. While you aim to increase your level to be able to explore more, there are no set goals, missions, or story elements in. There are no traditional bosses like in most game series. However, as you progress through the game you can take on stronger enemies, which acts as the real progression system in the game.

Flexwood is a major resource in used to craft items like wheels and looms. While it is hard to obtain early on in the game, it is essential to craft the Glider, one of the most important tools in the entire game. While you'll need to put in the effort to develop a consistent method of harvest, there is a useful trick to quickly harvest flexwood.

One of the rarest gemstones that can be found in LEGO is Sapphires, which are used for crafting advanced tools and unlocking new recipes. Sapphire is found in its rough condition and can be converted to Cut Sapphire for use in various recipes. However, since Rough Sapphire is quite difficult to find, you will need to know the exact location where you can mine it.

So 2023 has been a wild year in the games industry. We've seen multiple MMORPG expansions drop — and not from the genre's heaviest hitters, while the industry itself has had a banner year in the RPG genre alone. Games like Final Fantasy XVI, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and, of course, Baldur's Gate 3 dominated people's playtime this year.

Finding Knotroot in LEGO is significant if you want to progress through the game to unlock better gear and builds. Knotroot is an essential resource in many different mid-game crafting recipes and is used to craft better tools and utility blocks. As such, you will need to harvest significantly to meet your crafting needs.

If you’re trying to find Krampus in this Winterfest, you will likely face some tough competition. This holiday-themed boss is the focus of a few different Winterfest seasonal quests, and he’s guaranteed to drop some useful loot for players who manage to beat him. However, he also puts up quite a fight, and you’ll also have to fight off other players who want that loot for themselves.

Fortnite has undergone a myriad of changes lately, and now it is not limited to just one game, but a combination of multiple ones. At the Big Bang event hosted earlier this month, Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, ushered the game into a new era, making it more than just a battle royale game by announcing brand new modes - LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. These modes joined existing ones like Zero Build and Battle Royale. Fortnite has announced yet another expansive update that brings massive improvements aimed at enhancing the player experience. Check out everything new in the latest Fortnite update.

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players can increase their power by finding Blast Cores in the sandbox survival game. However, this coveted item comes with the risk of exploding one's character, since it only comes from one tricky explosive monster. Because of this, these drops are considered rare and are used pretty sparingly throughout the world, much like LEGO Fortnite's Sand Claws. It is a mid-to-late game item and as long as you learn how to stay alive, Blast Cores are worth finding.

Festival season has long ended, but that didn't stop more than 800,000 from snagging passes to see The Weeknd headline yet another show. Except neither he nor his fans were physically together. The concert was held virtually, in Epic Games Inc.'s Fortnite, with the singer's avatar taking the stage, representing the latest in a growing list of virtual concerts.

Copper is an advanced Lego Fortnite material that will take some work to obtain, but we're here to help.

Here's where you can find obsidian and what tools you will need to harvest it.

Here's where you can find Flexwood in Lego Fortnite and what tools you will need to harvest it.

Fertilizer is an essential resource for growing crops in , and luckily for anyone hoping to set up a farm, it’s easy to find. Food plays a big role in survival, and you’ll need to eat to restore your health and keep hunger at arm’s length. There’s plenty of edible food out in the wilderness, but starting a farm is a great way to ensure your village is self-sufficient.

In, players will need to cut down Cactus plants for Flexwood: a special resource used in mid-game crafting recipes. Cactus plants can only be found in the Dry Valley desert biome and can only be cut down with upgraded tools. Harvesting Flexwood isn’t actually too difficult, but you’ll need to track down some rare resources to upgrade your tools to the right level.

To get Sand Claws in LEGO, players must find and defeat Sand Wolves, vicious nocturnal predators that are extremely dangerous for the unprepared. Sand Claws are a useful resource for crafting mid-game items and utility workbenches, and you will need to obtain some to progress from basic to higher-quality gear. However, killing a Sand Wolf is no easy feat.

Fortnite has been consistently supported with regular and meaty content updates for years at this point, but last week, Epic Games went above and beyond and released three entire games within the battle royale shooter in the form of LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. All three games have got off to great starts in terms of reception and player engagement, and according to Epic, they’re all here to stay.

Fortnite maker Epic Games has prevailed in its high-profile antitrust trial over Alphabet's Google, which alleged the Play app store operated as an illegal monopoly, in a ruling that if it holds could upend the entire app store economy.

Alphabet's Google on Monday will try to persuade a federal jury in San Francisco to reject antitrust claims by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games in a case that threatens Google's app store and transaction fees imposed on Android app developers.

«Fear not, Lego Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival are here to stay--with regular updates.»

After six years on top, Epic is reinventing the Fortnite wheel to attempt to stay there.

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Here's how to get this important early game crafting material.

Here's where you can find this important crafting material in Lego Fortnite.

Last week, we asked you jump into the creative worlds in Fortnite and share epic moments using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

To get Marble Slabs in LEGO , players need the right tools for the job. Crafting Marble Slabs requires Marble, an essential ingredient for crafting advanced tools and building stone structures, but it is harder to obtain than basic Granite. Although Marble isn’t hard to find if you know where to look, you’ll need upgraded tools to mine it.

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Developer Psyonix has unveiled its new title. Based on Fortnite, the new game is a combat racing game that makes use of many of Rocket League‘s mechanics. Titled Rocket Racing, the game was announced with a trailer during The Game Awards 2023, which you can check out below.

Epic Games Inc. on Thursday released Lego Fortnite, the first in a series of new titles from the closely held video-game giant as part of an effort to expand beyond its cartoonish shooting game franchise.

Epic Games and LEGO partnered to create a new Fortnite cooperative crafting mode called. Downloadable through the Fortnite launcher, LEGO promises to offer a secure environment for kids to express their creativity.

Just days after its announcement, LEGO Fortnite is out now, coming with a pretty fantastic looking launch trailer, stuffed with gameplay.

LEGO Fortnite, a survival crafting experience within Epic Games’ Fortnite, is live on all platforms. After the cinematic trailer, some new gameplay debuted, showcasing what it’s like to run around, gather materials and flee from skeletons and angry wolves. Check it out below.

Fortnite has evolved from a tower-defense survival game to the world’s most popular battle royale, virtual concert host, and developer playground. Now Epic Games is introducing a new title into the groundbreaking Fortnite ecosystem: LEGO Fortnite.

Epic Games has released a new cinematic trailer for LEGO Fortnite, its upcoming survival crafting experience based on The Lego Group’s IP. It showcases the events that led to this LEGO adventure (read: portals) and some of the things players can do. Check it out below.

Fortnite Chapter 5 introduced a new version of its cosmetics locker, and it works a lot worse than the old one did.

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about Fortnite . I mean, who hasn’t? Epic Games’ pop media juggernaut has done quite a bit over the last six years. Anyone who plays (I play way too much with my family) knew there would be new goodies in Chapter 5, but being a full-functioning Survival MMO wasn’t on my bingo sheet. Add in the fact that this is all Lego-themed, and my head is spinning.