Epic Games unhappy with Google’s disclosure of ‘Fortnite’ launcher vulnerability
A security vulnerability in the installer for Fortnite on Android was recently discovered, and though it was quickly patched, developer Epic Games has taken issue with how Google chose to disclose it. The vulnerability did not affect other versions of the game and was first discovered in mid-August.
Fortnite visit the center of named locations in a single match week 7 challenge guide
The Fortnite week 7 challenges have arrived! One of the biggest challenges this week tasks you with visiting the center of named locations in a single Battle Royale match multiple times. This is a difficult week 7 challenge, but we've got your back.
‘Fortnite’ patch lets you create your own Rifts and win without killing
Epic Games has released the latest weekly content update a little later than usual. Fortnite update v5.30, or 1.73 on consoles, brings a ton of new content for players including a new Rift item and the Score Royale limited time mode.
Fortnite “Search where the Stone Heads are looking” challenge guide
The Fortnite week 6 secret Battle Star challenge is out right now with the "search where the Stone Heads are looking" weekly challenge. This challenge is not an easy one to figure out on your own, so we've done the heavy lifting for you.
The ‘Fortnite’ sky rift is closing and rumored to disappear next week
Fortnite's giant sky rift that has lit up the sky for the entirety of season 5 is slowly closing and is rumored to completely disappear next week. We have the full details on what exactly is happening to it and why this might be happening here.
The ‘Fortnite’ Heavy Sniper Rifle is coming soon to shake up Battle Royale
The Fortnite Heavy Sniper Rifle is rumored to be coming soon to the game and will shake up Battle Royale gameplay significantly. This powerful beast will be one of the strongest weapons in the entire game as it can destroy buildings in a single shot.
‘Fortnite’ Hit a golf ball from tee to green challenge guide
One of the new weekly challenges this week is the Fortnite hit a golf ball from tee to green challenge. We are going to guide you through where to find the golf ball and tees and how to successfully hit it to the right location.
‘Fortnite’ for Android beta confirmed as timed exclusive for Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and more
The Fortnite beta on Android will be a timed exclusive to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and other Galaxy devices. It's not a lengthy exclusive, though, as Epic says the game will come to other Android devices within a week. Samsung Galaxy owners will also earn an exclusive 'Galaxy' skin.
Fortnite’s latest update adds a beastly shotgun and sweetens the game on Switch
The Fortnite v5.20 update patch notes are now out for players everywhere. This 1.70 update brings a ton of changes to Battle Royale like a new shotgun, Steady Storm, Switch fixes, and more.
‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ is coming to Android, but not the Google Play Store
Fortnite Battle Royale will bypass being distributed on Android through the Google Play Store. We've got the lowdown on what's going to happen to it.
Fortnite Flaming Hoops challenge location guide
There is a Fortnite Flaming Hoops challenge available this week for players in Battle Royale. To complete this challenge, you need to grab either a shopping cart or golf cart and jump through, well, flaming hoops! We are going to go over the locations of all rings of fire.
Our guide to the Fly Explosives limited-time mode for ‘Fortnite’
The Fortnite Fly Explosives mode is a new limited time mode for Battle Royale. It focuses on the use of explosives and jetpacks for high-adrenaline fun. This guide will get you up to speed and offers top tips on how to win a match.
Forget math. Parents now pay ‘Fortnite’ tutors to improve their kids’ skills
Parents have begun paying Fortnite tutors to improve their children's skills at the game, with some hoping the investment will result in prize money or an eventual scholarship for college. Parents have also taken lessons themselves in the hopes of reaching their kids' skill level.
Where to dance in front of birthday cakes in Fortnite
The Fortnite birthday event is going on right now as the battle royale game celebrates its second anniversary. Part of the fun are the birthday cake challenges. One of them requires you to dance in front of 10 Fortnite birthday cake locations. Here’s how to do it.
‘Fortnite’ Playground Mode adds squad selection in its July 25 return
Just weeks after Epic removed the popular limited-time Playground Mode from Fortnite: Battle Royale, the studio is bringing it back on July 25. The revised version of the creative mode adds squad selection and ATK vehicles. Epic is also celebrating Fortnite's one-year anniversary with a few challenges.
Servers cause issues for ‘Fortnite’ Summer Skirmish Series event
Epic Games kicked off the first round of its Fornite Summer Skirmish Series over the weekend, but technical issues held it back from being the exciting 50-team duel fans had been hoping for. Epic Games later promised that sever issues would be addressed in future Summer Skirmish Series events.
‘Fortnite’ Season 5 heats things up with a new desert region
Epic Games has kicked off the fifth season of Fortnite: Battle Royale, and the studio introduced a new desert area in the southeast corner of the game's enormous map. Other additions include a new golf cart, as well as a golf course located at the northern end of the map.
‘Fortnite’ Playground mode to go offline July 12 — but it will return
Fortnite: Battle Royale's limited-time Playground mode will end July 12. The mode only went live July 3, so this is probably disappointing for many fans. Don't worry, though, Epic will start the process of adding new features once it's offline, including team selection. Playground will return.
Watch the crazy ‘Fortnite’ rocket launch into space and crack the sky
Over the weekend, Epic Games held a one-time-only event in Fortnite which say a rocket launch into the sky, apparently travel across dimensions, and eventually create a crack in the air. It could hint at very interesting things for the future of the battle royale game regarding the nature of reality.
‘Fortnite’ player sets single-game kills record, and everyone hates him
A Fortnite player with questionable moral integrity has managed to set the new single-game kills record by exploiting other players' pacifistic behavior during a recent one-time-only event. The internet has not taken too kindly to the user for his exploitation of others' good faith.
Stop killing in ‘Fortnite’ and explore nature with new Playground mode
An upcoming content update for Epic Games' Fortnite will introduce the new Playground mode. Four players are sent to the battle royale map where they are free to explore and create, making it the perfect choice for new players looking to experiment with the game's many systems. It is only available for a limited time.
To shake up Fortnite’s endgame, Epic Games may add a building cap
Citing balance concerns and a lack of diverse strategies, Epic Games could implement a resource cap in Fortnite, which could fundamentally change the battle royale experience. The emphasis on building in Fortnite is huge, but Epic apparently thinks it has weakened other strategies.
‘Fortnite’ has already been downloaded over 2 million times on Nintendo Switch
Epic Games' Fortnite was released for Nintendo Switch during E3 2018, and in just 24 hours the game managed to amass more than 2 million players. It has over 125 million players on all platforms, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The game will come to Android later this summer.
All signs point to ‘Fortnite’ releasing for the Nintendo Switch
Epic Games' smash-hit multiplayer shooter Fortnite has been rated in Korea for the Nintendo Switch, further adding weight to the rumor that the game will be announced on the console at E3. Fortnite is out now on Xbox One, PS4, Mac, PC, and iOS, with an Android version coming this summer.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ developer is suing Epic Games over ‘Fortnite’
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds studio PUBG Corp. has filed a lawsuit in Korea against Epic Games, claiming copyright infringement in the latter company's game Fortnite. It isn't the first lawsuit PUBG Corp. has filed, with the company taking similar aim at other battle royale games on mobile devices.
‘Fortnite’ Playground mode will give players a space to strategize
Fortnite's next limited-time mode, Playground, will let players hone their building and combat skills without the fear of being knocked out of the match. Noting the popularity of the 50v50 mode, Epic teased that it could become a permanent fixture. There's also a welcome control update in the pipeline.
Epic Games will give away $100 million in first year of competitive ‘Fortnite’
Fortnite developer Epic Games plans to give $100 million to prize pools for competitive Fortnite play in the game's first year. That is nearly the game's revenue in a single month. The game is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and iOS, and it will be coming to Android this summer.
Epic Games reveals when ‘Fortnite’ will finally come to Android
The biggest game of the year is about to get a whole lot bigger. After a mobile release on iOS back in March that raked in tens of millions of dollars, Epic Games announced the upcoming availability for Android gamers. Battle Royale is free to play and it's quickly taking the world by storm.
Is ‘Fortnite’ your game? Try and win in-game currency in Solo Showdown event
Fortnite is the biggest game in the world right now, and if you want the chance to win some extra in-game V-Bucks, you can do so through the Solo Showdown limited-time competitive event. It will run until May 21 and gives out prizes to the top 100 players on the leaderboard.
‘Fortnite’ will give you the chance to be killed by Thanos, too
The most popular game around will crossover with the latest superhero blockbuster in a limited time game mode. Starting Tuesday, May 8, the Infinity Gauntlet can be found in Fortnite Battle Royale. The player who scores the gauntlet will turn into Thanos and gain all of his devastating powers.
Windows 10 can hear you now with expanded dictation features and more
Windows 10 April Update drops with numerous upgrades, Huawei looks to go their own OS way, Fortnight Season 4 may hit with a big boom overnight.
Heads up! ‘Fortnite’ meteors crash to earth as Epic teases what’s next
The meteors that have been hanging around in Fortnite's sky for a while now have begun to make landfall and when they do, they do so with a bang. Although Armageddon isn't expected until after April 30 when Season 3 ends, players have a new, meteoric hazard to watch out for when trying to best the other 99.
Epic Games hauls in $15 million from ‘Fortnite’ on iOS in just three weeks
The multiplayer blaster Fortnite is tearing up the mobile game charts, pulling in more revenue than even Candy Crush. With an Android release on the horizon, this may just be the beginning.
‘Fortnite’ is now available for free to all iOS users, coming to Android soon
Epic Games' Fortnite has finally come to iOS for free, and it's now available to all iOS users. The game will come to Android at a later date.