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{{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>}} | + | {{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}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 5|2021}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 5|2021}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{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| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 30, 2020|ref=<ref name="ea-over"/>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fortnite|81}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fortnite|81}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|6228/fortnite-battle-royale|84}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic|6228/fortnite-battle-royale|84}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|fortnite|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|fortnite|83}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency, Cosmetic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/home | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = fortnite-battle-royale | |mobygames = fortnite-battle-royale | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} The game is comprised of three game modes; a free-to-play PvP mode ('''Battle Royale''') | + | {{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:// | + | {{mm}} [https://fortnitehelp.epicgames.com/ Official support] |
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{{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/fortnite Official Discord server] | {{mm}} [https://discordapp.com/invite/fortnite Official Discord server] | ||
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{{mm}} [http://fortnite.gamepedia.com/Main_Page Unofficial wiki] | {{mm}} [http://fortnite.gamepedia.com/Main_Page Unofficial wiki] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Epic Games Store | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Epic Games Store, Online | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| official | https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/ | + | {{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 }} | + | {{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 | + | {{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 | + | {{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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|dualshock prompts = true | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = hackable |
− | |light bar support notes = | + | |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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|direct3d versions = 11, 12 | |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> <br> | |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> | ||
− | 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> | + | 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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|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Epic Online Services |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye | |anticheat = Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye |
Revision as of 22:19, 26 September 2020
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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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 |
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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Official website | ||||
Epic Games Store |
- 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] |
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- The replay system and Nvidia Highlights can also decrease FPS.[citation needed]
Disable replay system through the in-game settings[citation needed] |
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Moving game to the solid state drive[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\FortniteGame\Saved\Config\WindowsClient |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\FortniteGame\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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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
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
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]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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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 |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i5-7300U 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 75 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- Official system requirements
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.13.6 (High Sierra) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i5-7300U 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Metal compatible[14] | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- Official system requirements
References
- ↑ Epic’s Fortnite Still Exists, Now At Bulletstorm Dev - Rock, Paper, Shotgun - last accessed on 2017-11-30
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Epic Games - Fortnite Save the World Update - State of Development - last accessed on 2020-06-30
- ↑ Epic Game's Fortnite - Announcing Fortnite Battle Royale - last accessed on 2018-07-15
- ↑ Epic Game's Fortnite - Fortnite Battle Royale goes free for everyone on Sept. 26 - last accessed on 2018-07-15
- ↑ 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!"
- ↑ Verified by User:Skwirl1 on 2018-01-09
- Username comes from Discord server.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ https://www.purepc.pl/rozrywka/wkrotce_beta_gears_of_war_5_znamy_wymagania_sprzetowe_na_pc#comment-586406
- ↑ Updating microcodes guide
- ↑ - GRAPHICS CARD SUPPORT CHANGING FOR PC [missing title] - last accessed on 2019-08-10
- ↑ Microsoft DirectX 12 coming to Fortnite - last accessed on 2019-11-18
- ↑ Easy Anti-Cheat
- ↑ Fortnite Support Center - What are Fortnite's minimum and recommended specifications? - last accessed on 2019-10-17
- "Mac computers must support Metal API."