‘Fortnite’ expert ‘Ninja’ is first pro gamer to land ESPN The Magazine cover story
ESPN The Magazine has revealed the cover for its next issue and it will feature Fortnite pro Ninja. Tyler Blevins is the very first professional gamer to earn the honor. The issue will also feature stories on other esports topics, including a look at the shooting incident at a Madden tournament last month.
‘Fortnite’ is cited as a reason for 200 divorces in the U.K.
Epic Games' Fortnite is extremely popular, and it can be quite addictive -- so much so that it has been cited as a reason for divorce proceedings in more than 200 separate cases in the U.K. The game is available now on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Fortnite patch 5.41 brings revamped Port-a-Fortress and the Soaring Solos mode
The Fortnite patch 5.41 notes are available right now for everyone across all platforms. This weekly content update brings with it a ton of new additions and changes including a revamped Port-a-Fortress, Soaring Solos mode, and much more.
Get a Double Helix set and 1000 V-Bucks with Nintendo Switch’s ‘Fortnite’ bundle
A new Nintendo Switch bundle launching in October includes free in-game V-Bucks currency for Fortnite, as well as additional digital goodies. The game supports crossplay with most other systems, including Xbox One, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, and it is playable both docked and in handheld mode.
‘Fortnite’ update removes controversial Drum Gun, adds Suppressed Assault Rifle
The Fortnite content update 5.40.2 is out now on all platforms. This weekly update has vaulted the controversial Drum Gun but compensates by adding the new Suppressed Assault Rifle in Battle Royale. In addition, there are some PvE content to enjoy if you own Save the World.
Fortnite ‘High Stakes’ limited time event week 9 challenge guide
Following the leaks from earlier this week, the Fortnite High Stakes limited time event has arrived and it brings the toughest mode we've seen yet -- The Getaway. Don't fret! We're going to help you walk away with each challenge completed and every exclusive reward with this easy to follow guide.
Latest ‘Fortnite’ update adds new Getaway mode and grapple gun
The latest update for Fortnite, "High Stakes" adds a limited-time mode that tasks you and your squad with stealing a precious jewel and escaping alive. A Grapple gun has also been added to help in your mission, and you can snag some sharp-looking outfits from the store, as well.
Fortnite “Search between three oversized seats” challenge guide
Three oversized seats and a pretty big reward for finding them is the newest challenge to hit week 8 in Fortnite. Some of these chairs aren't exactly obvious so you might want to use your imagination.
‘Fortnite’ cube is burning runes in ground, messing with gravity
A cube that appeared about a week ago in Fortnite has begun moving and burning runes in the ground. The cube also gives enhancements to those who stay close by, and lowers gravity in the area around it. But where is the mysterious cube going, and what purpose does it serve for the game's lore?
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’ 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.
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’ 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.
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.
The latest ‘Fortnite’ event is an all-around explosive good time
Fortnite's new limited-time game mode, Fly Explosives, is an explosives-only variant featuring jetpacks and rocket launchers. Guided missiles return to Fortnite with the latest update, but they are, thankfully, significantly nerfed. You can also find guided missiles and jetpacks in Playground mode.
‘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.
English player celebrates FIFA World Cup goal with ‘Fortnite’ dance
Dele Alli, a midfielder for the English national football team in the FIFA World Cup, appeared to do a Fortnite dance after scoring a goal against Sweden. Alli has done Fortnite dances in the past, and he isn't the only professional athlete who is a professed fan of Epic Games' popular shooter.
Missing Durr Burger sign from ‘Fortnite’ mysteriously appears in California desert
Fortnite's rocket launch event has created rifts across the map and one of the casualties has been the Durr Burger sign. A photographer stumbled upon the burger sign in the actual desert. It looks too elaborate to be a hoax, and fans are speculating that a desert map is incoming.
‘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.
A free ‘Fortnite’ modification infected over 78,000 players with adware
Game streaming service Rainway recently detected adware that plagued over 78,000Â "Fortnite" gamers. The Rainway client includes a tracker that records error reports for the engineering team. To their surprise, hundreds of thousands of reports began appearing on June 26, raising a red flag.
‘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.
Sony working on ‘solution’ to PlayStation 4 crossplay fiasco
Thus far, Sony has not enabled crossplay between the PlayStation 4 and either the Switch or Xbox One, but it appears that could change in the future. The issue was made more prominent during E3, when Fortnite players discovered their accounts couldn't be used if they had been associated with a PS4 already.
Rare copies of ‘Fortnite’ are selling for up to $1,000 on Amazon
Gamers are reportedly paying over-inflated prices for physical copies of Fortnite. On Amazon, third-party sellers are pricing the physical game at up to $999 for a new copy, up to $359 for a used, "like new" copy, and up to $195 for a used, "acceptable" copy. Ebay shows similar prices.
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.
Former Sony exec: Money is likely holding back ‘Fortnite’ crossplay
The former president of Sony Online Entertainment has said that Sony's stance against cross-platform Fortnite play on the PlayStation 4 is likely down to only money. Currently, PS4 players cannot play with Xbox One or Nintendo Switch players, though they can play with PC and mobile users.
Mysterious skull logo has ‘Fortnite’ players bracing for missile launch
Mysterious skull logos have begun appearing on television sets in Epic Games' Fortnite, and a countdown timer suggests a major event will kick off on Tuesday, June 19, possibly involving a missile. Data miners appeared to discover a new event that will let players launch a missile themselves.
Twitch streamer Valkyrae talks ‘Fortnite,’ provides tips at E3 2018
The Fornite Pro-Am was one of the biggest events at E3 2018. Prior to the tournament, we spoke with Twitch streamer Valkyrae about the popular title, and how it feels to compete against some of the biggest names in gaming. She also offered some tips for first-time gamers looking to leave their mark.