Today there is the big event “Samsung Unpacked 2018.” Here the new flagship smartphone “Samsung Galaxy Note 9” is to be presented. According to rumors, Fortnite for Android will also be unveiled at the event. A release would then not be far off.
This is what has happened in the live stream for Fortnite so far:
About 20 minutes into the big presentation stream of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, there was indeed a segment about Fortnite for about a minute. Here’s what happened:
- Epic CEO Tim Sweeney appeared in the live stream.
- He announced that the Android beta will start this week – for all players with an Android phone capable of running Fortnite.
- Players with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet will be invited immediately. They can start playing today.
- Players with a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or a Samsung Tab 4 will actually receive the “Galaxy” skin.
Further details can be found here:
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When is the event scheduled? The “Samsung Unpacked” event will take place today, August 9th, at 5:00 PM our time.
Where can you watch it? You can follow the livestream at this link from 5 PM.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – What can we expect?
This is already known about the Samsung Galaxy Note: There have already been various leaks. Therefore, some information is already circulating. However, they are not entirely confirmed.
- Price: The smartphone is expected to cost around €1000 for the 128 GB model. The version with 512 GB will be more expensive.
- Display: A SAMLED display with a 6.4-inch diagonal and QHD+. It would then be one of the largest smartphones of all time. For comparison, the iPhone X has a 5.8-inch screen.
- Battery: It is said to offer 4000 mAh
- Special gimmick: It is expected that the S Pen with Bluetooth will allow for remote control, so you can trigger the camera, for example. An iris scanner will also be included.
Will we learn today when the release of Fortnite on Android is?
What is officially known about Fortnite Mobile on Android? Very little. There are 3 facts:
- The release is “in the summer.”
- And Fortnite Mobile will NOT run through the “Google Play” store, but through a direct download of the APK from the Epic Games website.
- And the mobile version is the same as on iOS – so it’s only Battle Royale. Fortnite Mobile is essentially the PC version, just with a different control scheme.
Truth Day for Fortnite Mobile is likely coming
What does Samsung have to do with Fortnite? Rumors have been increasing for weeks that Fortnite is planning a special exclusive deal with Samsung. This is said to bring Fortnite to Android and give the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 a huge boost at launch.
These rumors are circulating:
- Fortnite is said to run exclusively on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for 30 days
- At the presentation today on August 9, star streamer Ninja will also appear as a spokesperson
Release of Fortnite on Android on August 24?
- The release on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and thus on Android is August 24
- The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 offers Fortnite pre-installed,
- there are also 15,000 V-bucks (about €150) waiting for the player
- and the new “Galaxy” skin is also expected exclusively for players on the Samsung Galaxy
- On September 24, other owners of Android phones will also be able to play
Could Fortnite only come to all Android users at the end of 2018?
There are two diverging scenarios:
- Best Case: In one scenario, not only the “Samsung Galaxy Note 9” could play Fortnite starting August 24, but also a number of other Samsung phones.
- Worst Case: And one rumor suggests that the exclusive deal may last longer than 30 days. From September 24, not everyone would still be able to play Fortnite, but only those with Samsung Galaxy-class phones. The rest would only be able to join by the end of November.
How this will all turn out, we hopefully will know today at 5:00 PM. We will keep you updated on Mein-MMO.
Update 3:47 PM: The rumors are intensifying. An APK has leaked. This enables players to already play Fortnite Android on 6 Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
