Fortnite
You play online with friends in Battle Royale, Zero Build and other Fortnite gaming worlds.
Developer Epic Games
Version 42.10 · Freemium · Windows
Looking for an alternative to Fortnite?Compare Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike 2, AssaultCube.Compare alternativesFortnite combines multiple game forms in one client. You can choose to fight with build or Zero Build. There are also game worlds built by creators. The base is free, with optional purchases.
You use an Epic account and Internet connection. Check the age rating per game world and set chat and purchases appropriately.
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The different game worlds within Fortnite can vary greatly in rules and playing time. Choose a mode that matches the group you play with. Also check that everyone can participate in the same way and which communication settings are active.
Keep track of game updates via your platform's official launcher or shop. For online play, the installed version must be connected to the servers. Additional cosmetic content and purchases are a separate choice; they are not the same as the installation of the basic game.
Version and updates
The Epic Games Launcher manages the PC installation and game updates. The launcher version is not the version of Fortnite. Game updates can be part of a new season or appear intermediate; check the game messages before linking changes to cards or game rules to a specific update.
Compare Fortnite with alternatives
With online shooters, tempo, team roles and rules make more difference than just the weapons. Check system requirements and availability of friends or servers. Some games revolve around short tactical rounds, others to classes or a larger playing field.
| Software | What can it do? | Platform and licence |
|---|---|---|
| FortniteYou are viewing this app | You play Fortnite modes, including battle generous and creators-built experiences. Content, accounts and available modes change along with the platform. | WindowsFreemium |
| Team Fortress 2View this alternative | You play a team shooter with different classes and roles. The combination of skills and team building determines a lot of the game progress. | Windows, LinuxFreemium |
| Counter-Strike 2View this alternative | You play tactical rounds in which cooperation, economy and the accurate use of weapons are central. You choose this for competitive team games. | Windows, LinuxFreemium |
| AssaultCubeView this alternative | You play a compact online shooter with relatively modest system requirements. The setup is aimed at direct multiplayer fights. | Windows, macOS, LinuxFree to use |
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Advantages
- Multiple Game Forms Playing together Free basis
Things to consider
- Optional purchases Continuous downloads and updates
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Provider’s website · store.epicgames.com
Version history
42.10
In Save the World you can go back to Hexsylvania and the seasonal Churches. These changes are part of Save the World mode within Fortnite 42.10.
- You can play the returned Dungeons and complete their assignments for heroes and cosmetic rewards.
- Refuel the Homebase no longer uses a fixed timer of twenty minutes: you get up to four game days and activate the pumps in a fixed order.
- Your group leader is recognizable by a star next to the name. The Play button shows who you're waiting for.
- Chat messages during missions are shown again and problems with matchmaking and controller control have been solved.
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Our verdict
Fortnite fits if you want to play together and like to switch between game forms. Zero Build reduces the need to learn building techniques. Choose which worlds you open: content and age advice differ. For a child, chat settings and purchase restrictions are at least as relevant as the hardware requirements.
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