This week’s Fortnite update brings yet another new weapon to Battle Royale. The Flint-Knock pistol is a powerful sidearm that uses heavy ammo and can deal up to 90 base damage in a single shot.
The version 8.11 release also brings back the impulse grenade, makes the scoped assault rifle more powerful, and more.
Spotify has filed a legal complaint against Apple for what it believes is anti-competitive behavior.
The music streaming service, like many others, has an issue with the 30 percent cut Apple charges on App Store revenue. Spotify says Apple makes it very difficult to avoid the fee, which makes some services more expensive.
Epic Games is now rolling out its biggest Fortnite update yet for season eight. The version 8.10 release brings a brand new vehicle that looks like a blast, and big changes for Battle Royale across all platforms.
Here’s what you have to look forward to.
Fortnite’s first update since the launch of season eight has landed, bringing buried treasure to Battle Royale for the first time.
Players can pick up a map to track down a hidden chest, which contains “a trove of legendary loot.” This update also contains a number of bug fixes and improvements.
Fortnite fans are still enjoying last week’s massive season eight update, but many will have noticed that certain things need fixing. One of those is the audio for a bunch of weapons and items, which Epic Games is already working on fixing.
Seth Weedin, Fortnite’s technical sound designer, has detailed a number of big audio improvements that will roll out in a version 8.01 patch.
Fortnite season eight isn’t just about new content. Epic Games also added a whole bunch of quality improvements that make the game more enjoyable.
One of those is a feature called Party Assist — and it’s an excellent addition to Battle Royale. Here’s how it works.
Fortnite season eight has landed, bringing new locations, new weapons, and explosive changes. Players can launch themselves across the map using the new cannon, explore the scorching volcano, and more.
There’s also a brand new Battle Pass with 100 levels, and more than 100 new rewards.
Fortnite season eight will finally land later this week, and it’s going to bring massive changes to Battle Royale.
Epic Games has already published two teasers that give little away, but a number of exciting details have now been confirmed. Fans can look forward to the removal of planes and improved team communication.
Epic Games will make big changes to Fortnite’s planes, zip lines, rocket launcher, and more in its upcoming 7.40 update.
The balance tweaks to some of the game’s more controversial weapons and items come amid growing complaints from the community about the current state of Fortnite. And Epic says these are just some of the changes on the way.
Apex Legends has been an early smash hit for EA Games, and now the company hopes to make it even more popular by bringing it to Android and iOS.
CEO Andrew Wilson has confirmed that EA is “looking at” a mobile port of the free-to-play battle royale game. But when can we expect it to arrive?
Fortnite’s account merging tool has finally landed for players with multiple accounts after a lengthy delay.
You can use it to combine two accounts into one, merging your cosmetics, V-Bucks, and progress — but you’ll have to wait two weeks for the process to be completed.
If you want to play Fortnite when you’re away from your console, do it on an iPhone or iPad. The mobile version of the game now offers the best portable experience by far.
The recent addition of controller support makes Fortnite better on Apple devices than it is on Nintendo Switch. Here’s why you’re missing out if you’re not playing it.
Fortnite’s 7.30 content update is live. This release brings brand new bottle rockets to Battle Royale, in addition to environmental campfires that you’ll find dotted around the map.
There’s also a new limited-time game mode to enjoy and a number of other nice changes.
This week’s Fortnite update will bring brand new bottle rockets to Battle Royale.
Epic Games has started teasing the item in-game ahead of its arrival. Meanwhile, new files discovered in Fortnite’s latest update suggest an earthquake will be the next big event ahead of season eight.
Microsoft is gearing up to release a software development kit that will allow Android and iOS developers to integrate Xbox Live features into their games.
The SDK, which will be officially confirmed by Microsoft next month, will also be available to Nintendo Switch developers. It will make Microsoft the first console-maker to open up its platform to third-party systems.
Fortnite players can now start earning exclusive new Marshmello rewards ahead of the artist’s in-game concert on February 2.
There are four altogether, but sadly the Marshmello model that leaked in data files earlier this week isn’t one of them. You can look forward to a new spray, emote, and pickaxe, however.
Fortnite for iOS finally supports wireless game controllers. After installing the latest version 7.30 release, you can connect a compatible MFi controller and bid goodbye to fiddly touch controls.
But don’t expect exactly the same experience as on consoles, and don’t assume you’re going to have an advantage over other mobile players.
Here’s what you need to know about playing Fortnite for iOS with a controller.
Fortnite’s latest update is now available across all platforms, and it’s a big one — particularly for those who play on iOS devices.
The version 7.30 release sends a number of popular weapons to the vault, adds a brand new Chiller Grenade, and finally brings physical controller support to iPhone and iPad.
Epic Games is finally bring a spectator mode to Fortnite.
It will begin testing the feature, which will be used in future events, next month during a private gathering in Los Angeles. It’s not yet clear when it will be available to all players in Battle Royale.
Fortnite’s newest update brings a brand new item to Battle Royale, while removing one of its most frustrating weapons.
Players can surprise their enemies using the Sneaky Snowman, but it won’t be quite as easy to get around anymore, with reduced spawn chances for Quad Crashers, planes, balloons, and more.
Winter shows no sign of easing up in Fortnite Battle Royale.
The latest in-game event has brought an Ice Storm that blanketed the map with slow — as well as a brand new list of challenges with new rewards to unlock.
Fortnite’s first big update of 2019 has landed, bringing brand new weapons and items, big improvements, and additional content for Creative mode.
Players can jump in now to get their hands on the scoped revolver and glider redeploy.
This week’s Fortnite update will bring the first scoped pistol to Battle Royale.
Version 7.20 will also add glider re-deploy back into the game, but in an effort to make it more balanced and curb player complaints, it will work a little differently this time.
Fortnite is like an unstoppable freight train that continues to plow through players’ wallets month after month. Despite controversial changes and additions to its insanely popular Battle Royale mode, it shows no signs of slowing down.
Even on mobile the game has been incredibly successful, with almost half a billion dollars made on iOS alone in 2018. A whopping $69 million of that was raked in during December, Fortnite’s best month so far on iOS, according to new data.
This week’s Fortnite update adds a number of new weapons to the game, including an old fan-favorite. Dual pistols can now be found in almost all Battle Royale game modes, alongside a brand new silenced sniper rifle.
The update will also bring “balance adjustments” for the boom box, the X-4 Stormwing plane, and dynamite.
