Fortnite: Battle Royale is now playable on many platforms, only Android users are currently left out. Fortnite Mobile is only available for iOS. Allegedly, Epic has now sent invitations for an Android beta to streamers. What is the truth behind the rumor?
So far, Fortnite: Battle Royale is playable on all major platforms (PC / Mac, Playstation 4, Xbox One, iOS), but Android users have not yet been able to enjoy a playable version on their platform.
It is considered certain that Fortnite: Battle Royale will be released on Android – the only unknown is when. At least until now, right?
What is this about? Allegedly, some YouTube streamers have received invitations by email for a beta event to play Fortnite: Battle Royale on Android devices. The content and presentation of the email seem quite credible.
A beta version is supposed to be available as early as May 8th. The process is said to be similar to the launch of the iOS version a few months ago. With the invitation, selected players should be allowed to acquire the game from Google’s Play Store.
Is this all real? Or just a hoax? It is likely that this is a fake. It is very unlikely that Epic will secretly announce the release of the game on the Android platform.
Such actions are usually announced with great fanfare. Should the action turn out to be true, Epic would be taking a new path. By May 8th at the latest, the mystery will be revealed – or nothing will happen at all.
In light of the massive success of Fortnite: Battle Royale on iOS devices, Epic is likely very eager to establish the shooter on the Android platform as well.
What obstacles are there for an Android version of Fortnite? Basically, Epic wants all players on the platforms to have the same conditions. This is particularly challenging on Android devices.
There are many Android emulators available on computers that give players using mouse and keyboard a significant advantage over those who have to manage with the touchscreen. It will be interesting to see how Epic will circumvent this problem.
What do you think about this? Are you excited for the Android version of Fortnite: Battle Royale?
There have also been scams circulating about the Android version:
