Fortnite is reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch according to an E3 document. There are several indications that this leak may be authentic.
The image of the document recently appeared for the first time on the site 4Chan. The document is said to represent a plan for the E3 showroom display.
It shows various games that are supposed to come to the Switch, including Fortnite, Paladins, Dragon Ball FighterZ, FIFA 19, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (already announced), Mario Tennis, and Overcooked 2
Why could this leak be authentic?
- The website Kotaku reports from a trustworthy source that confirmed Fortnite’s port to the Nintendo Switch. However, the source remains anonymous to protect their career.
- Other sites also report that they have already received confirmations for Switch ports of other titles shown in the document. However, these are still under embargo.
It is unclear, whether the leak refers to the free Battle Royale mode (like on iOS) or if the Nintendo Switch will also receive Fortnite’s “Save the World” mode, where players fight against AI zombies.
Fortnite for all markets and all platforms?
Fits the picture: Fortnite is already available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and iOS. A port to Android is also forthcoming – it is expected this summer. Furthermore, Fortnite is continuously expanding into new markets: Currently, the expansion to China and South Korea is underway. Therefore, a port to the Nintendo Switch seems only logical. It appears that Epic Games aims to bring its hit game Fortnite to as many platforms and markets as possible.
A leak remains a leak and is not an official confirmation: It is currently believed that this leak is very likely to be accurate. However, as long as there is no official confirmation, the document should be treated with caution.
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