As Epic recently announced, the Battle Royale mode of Fortnite is coming to Android and iOS smartphones. They promise the same gameplay, 100 players, and weekly updates. Sounds like an early April Fools’ joke? It is not!
This is a surprise: Fortnite goes mobile! Whether on smartphones or tablets, Fortnite: Battle Royale is said to offer the same gaming experience as on PC and consoles. The same game, the same content, the same weekly updates.
Starting on Monday, March 12, you can apply for an invitation event on Apple’s iOS devices!
Sign up to get early access on iOS devices!
From Monday, you can register at www.fortnite.com . If you are invited, you will receive an email with a download link for the game in Apple’s App Store. This action is initially only valid for iOS devices, but Android will definitely follow.
Anyone who receives an invitation will also get additional invitation codes for friends! To participate, you must own at least one of the following Apple devices:
- iPhone 6S/SE
- iPad Mini 4
- iPad Pro
- iPad Air 2
- iPad 2017
Even if you don’t receive an invitation – Epic will steadily expand the player base in the coming months. Sooner or later, everyone will get access!
Fortnite: Battle Royale offers crossplay on mobile across (almost) all platforms
As Epic also announced, you can play on mobile with all other platforms. Only the Xbox One is not included. The reasons for this are not known. Epic at least hints at a cooperation with Sony in the announcement.
If you are now wondering how a player with touchscreen controls should compete against a mouse and keyboard player on PC, you can rest assured. The option to enable or disable this feature is available. As a mobile player, you will have the opportunity to compete on PC servers.
However, the reverse will not be possible. Whether the touchscreen controls provide a similar gaming experience as with a controller is at least questionable.
Fortnite: Battle Royale with touchscreen controls?
Epic has not revealed any details about the controls – operating via touchscreen is at least a challenge for such a complex game.
Since both iOS and Android devices now easily allow for PS4 and Xbox One controllers to be connected via Bluetooth, the touchscreen controls will likely be at a disadvantage quickly. There are also various mounts available for purchase to bring controllers and smartphones together.
Robert says: Epic really knocked it out of the park here. The same game as on consoles and PC? It’s hard to imagine how that’s going to work. The controls would likely need to be completely reworked on mobile.
But even here, players will have an advantage if they pair their smartphones with a controller. I am incredibly curious about how the game will feel on mobile. At least on the go, Fortnite on smartphones could offer a quick game in between.
At home, I will probably still prefer to play on the big screen! In any case, Epic seems to be massively expanding. The rumor that Fortnite will be released on Nintendo’s Switch console persists!
What do you think of the announcement? Are you excited about Fortnite on mobile?
