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{{State|state=alpha}}
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{{State|state=postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Fortnite Battle Royale cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Fortnite Battle Royale cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic Games}}
{{Infobox game/row/developer|People Can Fly|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/11/02/epics-fortnite-still-exists-now-at-bulletstorm-dev/|title=Epic’s Fortnite Still Exists, Now At Bulletstorm Dev - Rock, Paper, Shotgun|date=2017-11-30}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|People Can Fly|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/11/02/epics-fortnite-still-exists-now-at-bulletstorm-dev/|title=Epic’s Fortnite Still Exists, Now At Bulletstorm Dev - Rock, Paper, Shotgun|date=2017-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/17/17365934/people-can-fly-new-shooter-square-enix-bulletstorm-gears-of-war-judgement|title=Polygon - How did the studio behind Bulletstorm end up making a shooter with Square Enix?|date=2020-06-30|snippet=Since 2015, the team has continued to work closely with Epic Games and has contributed to projects such as Fortnite and Spyjinx.}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Epic Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Epic Games}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|2017-2021}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 5|2021}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2020|ref=<ref name="ea-over">{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/fortnite-save-the-world-update-state-of-development|title=Epic Games - Fortnite Save the World Update - State of Development|date=2020-06-30}}</ref>}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|EA}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 30, 2020|ref=<ref name="ea-over"/>}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fortnite|81}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|6228/fortnite-battle-royale|84}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|fortnite|83}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency, Cosmetic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/home
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = fortnite-battle-royale
 
|wikipedia    = Fortnite
 
|wikipedia    = Fortnite
 
|winehq      = 18383
 
|winehq      = 18383
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{ii}} The game is comprised of two game modes; a free-to-play PvP mode ('''Battle Royale''') and a pay-to-play PvE co-op campaign ('''Save The World''') currently in Early Access.
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{{ii}} The game is comprised of three game modes; a free-to-play PvP mode ('''Battle Royale''') and build mode ('''Creative'''), as well as a purchasable PvE co-op campaign ('''Save The World''').
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/home Official website]
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{{mm}} [https://fortnitehelp.epicgames.com/ Official support]
{{mm}} [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/forums/ Official forum]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/fortnite Official Discord server]
 
{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/fortnite Official Discord server]
{{mm}} [https://fortnitehelp.epicgames.com/ Official support]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://fortnite.gamepedia.com/Main_Page Unofficial wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://fortnite.gamepedia.com/Main_Page Unofficial wiki]
{{mm}} [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/category/patch%20notes Patch Notes]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Epic Games Store | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Epic Games Store, Online | | | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| official | https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/buy-now/battle-royale | Epic Games Store | [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/buy-now/standard Standard Edition], [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/buy-now/deluxe Deluxe Edition].| | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| official | https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/save-the-world | Epic Games Store, Online | | | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | fortnite | Epic Games Store | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | fortnite | Epic Games Store, Online | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} An [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/register Epic account] and the [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/download Epic Games Launcher] is required to run the game.
 
{{ii}} An [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/register Epic account] and the [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/download Epic Games Launcher] is required to run the game.
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====Fortnite Battle Royale====
 
====Fortnite Battle Royale====
 
{{ii}} The popular free-to-play 100-player PvP mode of the game.
 
{{ii}} The popular free-to-play 100-player PvP mode of the game.
{{mm}} This mode was originally in paid Early Access for two weeks before it was released as a free-to-play mode on the 26th of September 2017.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/announcing-fortnite-battle-royale?sessionInvalidated=true|title=Epic Game's Fortnite - Announcing Fortnite Battle Royale|date=2018-07-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/fortnite-battle-royale-goes-free|title=Epic Game's Fortnite - Fortnite Battle Royale goes free for everyone on Sept. 26|date=2018-07-15}}</ref>
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{{mm}} This mode was originally in paid Early Access for two weeks before it was released as a free-to-play mode on September 26, 2017.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/announcing-fortnite-battle-royale?sessionInvalidated=true|title=Epic Game's Fortnite - Announcing Fortnite Battle Royale|date=2018-07-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/fortnite-battle-royale-goes-free|title=Epic Game's Fortnite - Fortnite Battle Royale goes free for everyone on Sept. 26|date=2018-07-15}}</ref>
  
 
====Fortnite Save The World / Standard Edition====
 
====Fortnite Save The World / Standard Edition====
{{ii}} The original mode of the game; a PvE co-op campaign in Early Access. Epic is currently charging for the mode, but the intention is to make the mode free-to-play when it is released in 2019.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/913962/Fortnite-UPDATE-Save-The-World-free-release-date-2018-PS4-Xbox-One|title=Fortnite UPDATE - When is Save The World free? Epic Games gives PS4, Xbox One latest|date=2018-07-14|snippet=We’re still looking at a 2018 free release for ‘Save the World.’ Epic tried to be really generous with the content in Early Access packs, and there have been events and items that exclusive to this Early Access period already! [note: The release date has been pushed to 2019 since this announcement.]}}</ref>
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{{ii}} The original mode of the game; a PvE co-op campaign that was released to Early Access on July 25, 2017 and remained as such up until June 30, 2020.<ref name="ea-over"/> While Epic originally mentioned that the intention was to make the mode free-to-play when was released,<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/913962/Fortnite-UPDATE-Save-The-World-free-release-date-2018-PS4-Xbox-One|title=Fortnite UPDATE - When is Save The World free? Epic Games gives PS4, Xbox One latest|date=2018-07-14|snippet=We’re still looking at a 2018 free release for ‘Save the World.’ Epic tried to be really generous with the content in Early Access packs, and there have been events and items that exclusive to this Early Access period already!}}</ref> during the 2020 release announcement they stated that the mode would remain a premium experience rather than going free-to-play.<ref name="ea-over"/>
 
{{ii}} The '''Standard Edition''' includes the PvE co-op campaign, 7 pinata packs, and 4 in-game icons.
 
{{ii}} The '''Standard Edition''' includes the PvE co-op campaign, 7 pinata packs, and 4 in-game icons.
  
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==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
{{Image|Fortnite_Video_Settings_2019511.png|Video settings}}
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{{Image|Fortnite advanced video options.png|Advanced video options}}
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fortnite/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fortnite/en
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|color blind notes          = Deuteranopia, protanopia, and tritanopia.
 
|color blind notes          = Deuteranopia, protanopia, and tritanopia.
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
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File:Fortnite HUD options.png|HUD options
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File:Fortnite game options.png|Game options
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</gallery>
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
{{Image|Fortnite Battle Royale input.jpg|General settings}}
 
{{Image|Fortnite Battle Royale key bindings.jpg|Key bindings}}
 
{{Image|Fortnite Battle Royale controller.jpg|Controller settings}}
 
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4              = true
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 notes        = Native support when wired
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
|light bar support        = false
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|light bar support        = hackable
|light bar support notes  =  
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|light bar support notes  = Use [https://www.project-aurora.com Aurora]
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
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|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
|other button prompts      = Xbox, DualShock
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|other button prompts      = Xbox, DualShock, Generic
 
|other button prompts notes= Game features an option to change the displayed prompts.
 
|other button prompts notes= Game features an option to change the displayed prompts.
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
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|simultaneous input notes  = Button prompts flicker between KB/M and controller
 
|simultaneous input notes  = Button prompts flicker between KB/M and controller
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
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File:Fortnite mouse options.png|Mouse options
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File:Fortnite controller options.png|Controller options
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File:Fortnite default key bindings.png|Default key bindings
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</gallery>
  
 
==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
{{Image|Fortnite AudioSettings 8242018.png|Audio settings}}
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{{Image|Fortnite audio options.png|Audio options}}
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{{Image|Fortnite subtitles options.png|Subtitles options}}
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles notes          = Appearance can be customized.
 
|closed captions          = true
 
|closed captions          = true
|closed captions notes    = Always enabled alongside subtitles.
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|closed captions notes    = Enabled alongside subtitles.
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = Can be set to on, off or notifications only.
|eax support              =  
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|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes        = ''3D Headphones'' HRTF in options.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDUbxKGb2nY Fortnite Dev Update - 3D Audio]</ref> (''Resonance Audio.'')<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/FortNiteBR/comments/cfqosw/cannot_save_settings_due_to_easy_anticheat/ Cannot save settings due to: Easy Anti-Cheat: Untrusted system file ... vraudio dll]</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Issues fixed==
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==Issues unresolved==
 
===Stuttering/FPS issues===
 
===Stuttering/FPS issues===
{{Fixbox|description=Delete folder <code>c:\Windows\System32\mcupdateintel</code> or mcupdate_Authenticamd|fix=
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{{--}} Forces use of original microcode built-in in the system firmware instead of the OS one. Likely to introduce security and stability regressions.
{{ii}} Forces use of BIOS/UEFI microcode instead of the system's.
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete folder <code>c:\Windows\System32\mcupdateintel</code> or mcupdate_Authenticamd|ref={{CN|reason=There is a lot more to research on this, than just "nuke everything and the kitchen sink"}}|fix=
{{ii}} Can fix stuttering in e.g. Fortnite on 4690k (when system's microcode is 25, and BIOS' - 24).<ref>https://www.purepc.pl/rozrywka/wkrotce_beta_gears_of_war_5_znamy_wymagania_sprzetowe_na_pc#comment-586406</ref> <ref>[http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/intel-amd-ucode-fix-for-spectre-ht-bug-fix-and-meltdown.806451/ Updating microcodes guide]</ref>
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{{ii}} May fix stuttering in e.g. Fortnite on 4690k (when system's microcode is 25, and BIOS' - 24).<ref>https://www.purepc.pl/rozrywka/wkrotce_beta_gears_of_war_5_znamy_wymagania_sprzetowe_na_pc#comment-586406</ref> <ref>[http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/intel-amd-ucode-fix-for-spectre-ht-bug-fix-and-meltdown.806451/ Updating microcodes guide]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Microcode versions in the system can be checked in HWINFO64, microcode versions of the motherboard - in BIOS/UEFI.
 
{{ii}} Microcode versions in the system can be checked in HWINFO64, microcode versions of the motherboard - in BIOS/UEFI.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 11  
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|direct3d versions      = 11, 12
|direct3d notes        = Support for DirectX 9 and 10 was removed in patch [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v10-00-patch-notes v10.00].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/graphics-card-support-changing-for-pc - GRAPHICS CARD SUPPORT CHANGING FOR PC|date=2019-08-10}}</ref>
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|direct3d notes        = Support for DirectX 9 and 10 was removed in patch [https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/patch-notes/v10-00-patch-notes v10.00].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/graphics-card-support-changing-for-pc - GRAPHICS CARD SUPPORT CHANGING FOR PC|date=2019-08-10}}</ref> <br>
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Beta support for DirectX 12 was added in patch v11.20.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/microsoft-directx-12-coming-to-fortnite|title=Microsoft DirectX 12 coming to Fortnite|date=2019-11-18}}</ref> An RTX patch is planned for the future.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows exe notes     =
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|macos 32-bit app      = false
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|macos 64-bit app      = true
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
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|audio            = Resonance Audio
 
|audio notes      = Vivox for voice chat
 
|audio notes      = Vivox for voice chat
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
|multiplayer      =  
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|multiplayer      = Epic Online Services
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
|anticheat        = Easy AntiCheat, BattlEye
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|anticheat        = Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye
|anticheat notes  = Fortnite uses both of them (not simultaneously)
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|anticheat notes  = <ref>[https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/ Easy Anti-Cheat]</ref> Fortnite uses both of them (not simultaneously)  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = 7
 
|minOS    = 7
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 24 GB
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|minHD    = 75 GB
|minGPU  = Intel HD 4000
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|minGPU  = Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
|minGPU2  =  
 
|minGPU2  =  
 
|minDX    = 11
 
|minDX    = 11
  
 
|recOS    = 8, 10
 
|recOS    = 8, 10
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-7300U 2.6 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
|recHD    = 68 GB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
|recDX    = 11
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|recDX    =  
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
{{ii}} [https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/fortnite/?s=pc-support&f=what-are-fortnite-s-minimum-and-recommended-specifications&l=en Official system requirements]
 
{{ii}} [https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/fortnite/?s=pc-support&f=what-are-fortnite-s-minimum-and-recommended-specifications&l=en Official system requirements]
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
|minOS    = 10.13.6
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|minOS    = 10.13.6 (High Sierra)
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 16 GB
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|minHD    =  
|minGPU  = Intel HD 4000<br>Intel Iris Pro 5200
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|minGPU  = Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
 
|minGPU2  = Metal compatible<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/fortnite/?s=pc-support&f=what-are-fortnite-s-minimum-and-recommended-specifications&l=en|title=Fortnite Support Center - What are Fortnite's minimum and recommended specifications?|date=2019-10-17|snippet=Mac computers must support Metal API.}}</ref>
 
|minGPU2  = Metal compatible<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/fortnite/?s=pc-support&f=what-are-fortnite-s-minimum-and-recommended-specifications&l=en|title=Fortnite Support Center - What are Fortnite's minimum and recommended specifications?|date=2019-10-17|snippet=Mac computers must support Metal API.}}</ref>
  
|recOS    = 10.4.4
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|recOS    =  
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-7300U 2.6 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
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|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
{{ii}} [https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/fortnite/?s=pc-support&f=what-are-fortnite-s-minimum-and-recommended-specifications&l=en Official system requirements]
 
{{ii}} [https://epicgames.helpshift.com/a/fortnite/?s=pc-support&f=what-are-fortnite-s-minimum-and-recommended-specifications&l=en Official system requirements]

Revision as of 22:19, 26 September 2020

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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Fortnite
Fortnite cover
Developers
Epic Games
People Can Fly[1][2]
Publishers
Epic Games
Engines
2017-2021 Unreal Engine 4
2021 Unreal Engine 5
Release dates
Windows June 30, 2020[3]
macOS (OS X) June 30, 2020[3]
Reception
Metacritic 81
OpenCritic 84
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Microtransactions Currency, Cosmetic
Modes Multiplayer
Perspectives Third-person
Fortnite on IGDB
Fortnite on MobyGames
Fortnite on Wikipedia

Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Key points

The game is comprised of three game modes; a free-to-play PvP mode (Battle Royale) and build mode (Creative), as well as a purchasable PvE co-op campaign (Save The World).

General information

Official support
Official Discord server
Unofficial wiki

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Epic Games Launcher
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Official website
Epic Games Launcher
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
An Epic account and the Epic Games Launcher is required to run the game.

Version differences

Fortnite Battle Royale

The popular free-to-play 100-player PvP mode of the game.
This mode was originally in paid Early Access for two weeks before it was released as a free-to-play mode on September 26, 2017.[4][5]

Fortnite Save The World / Standard Edition

The original mode of the game; a PvE co-op campaign that was released to Early Access on July 25, 2017 and remained as such up until June 30, 2020.[3] While Epic originally mentioned that the intention was to make the mode free-to-play when was released,[6] during the 2020 release announcement they stated that the mode would remain a premium experience rather than going free-to-play.[3]
The Standard Edition includes the PvE co-op campaign, 7 pinata packs, and 4 in-game icons.

Deluxe Edition

Includes everything the Standard Edition includes, along with the Starter Hero Pack and additional in-game items, consumables, and cosmetics; some of which are exclusive.

Essential improvements

Improve frame rate

Playing in fullscreen mode can boost the frame rate, improve frame pacing, and prevent drops that might occur in borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
Configure the game to run in Fullscreen mode through the in-game settings[7][8]
The replay system and Nvidia Highlights can also decrease FPS.[citation needed]
Disable replay system through the in-game settings[citation needed]
Moving game to the solid state drive[citation needed]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\FortniteGame\Saved\Config\WindowsClient

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\FortniteGame\Saved\SaveGames\

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher

Video settings

Advanced video options
Advanced video options

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio options
Audio options
Subtitles options
Subtitles options

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Brazilian Portuguese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Turkish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
100 Versus, Co-op
Battle Royale: 100-players PvP mode.
Save The World: 4-players PvE co-op campaign.
Creative: Up to 16 players.
Supports crossplay with Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, iOS, and Android.

Connection types

Issues unresolved

Stuttering/FPS issues

Forces use of original microcode built-in in the system firmware instead of the OS one. Likely to introduce security and stability regressions.
Delete folder c:\Windows\System32\mcupdateintel or mcupdate_Authenticamd[citation needed]
May fix stuttering in e.g. Fortnite on 4690k (when system's microcode is 25, and BIOS' - 24).[9] [10]
Microcode versions in the system can be checked in HWINFO64, microcode versions of the motherboard - in BIOS/UEFI.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11, 12 Support for DirectX 9 and 10 was removed in patch v10.00.[11]
Beta support for DirectX 12 was added in patch v11.20.[12] An RTX patch is planned for the future.
Metal support
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Resonance Audio Vivox for voice chat
Multiplayer Epic Online Services
Anti-cheat Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye [13] Fortnite uses both of them (not simultaneously)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 75 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Official system requirements
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.13.6 (High Sierra)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Metal compatible[14]
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Official system requirements

References

  1. Epic’s Fortnite Still Exists, Now At Bulletstorm Dev - Rock, Paper, Shotgun - last accessed on 2017-11-30
  2. Polygon - How did the studio behind Bulletstorm end up making a shooter with Square Enix? - last accessed on 2020-06-30
    "Since 2015, the team has continued to work closely with Epic Games and has contributed to projects such as Fortnite and Spyjinx."
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Epic Games - Fortnite Save the World Update - State of Development - last accessed on 2020-06-30
  4. Epic Game's Fortnite - Announcing Fortnite Battle Royale - last accessed on 2018-07-15
  5. Epic Game's Fortnite - Fortnite Battle Royale goes free for everyone on Sept. 26 - last accessed on 2018-07-15
  6. Fortnite UPDATE - When is Save The World free? Epic Games gives PS4, Xbox One latest - last accessed on 2018-07-14
    "We’re still looking at a 2018 free release for ‘Save the World.’ Epic tried to be really generous with the content in Early Access packs, and there have been events and items that exclusive to this Early Access period already!"
  7. Verified by User:Skwirl1 on 2018-01-09
    Username comes from Discord server.
  8. Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-07-15
    Option to play in fullscreen mode is accessible through the in-game settings menu. No need to edit the config manually.
  9. https://www.purepc.pl/rozrywka/wkrotce_beta_gears_of_war_5_znamy_wymagania_sprzetowe_na_pc#comment-586406
  10. Updating microcodes guide
  11. - GRAPHICS CARD SUPPORT CHANGING FOR PC [missing title] - last accessed on 2019-08-10
  12. Microsoft DirectX 12 coming to Fortnite - last accessed on 2019-11-18
  13. Easy Anti-Cheat
  14. Fortnite Support Center - What are Fortnite's minimum and recommended specifications? - last accessed on 2019-10-17
    "Mac computers must support Metal API."