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Fortnite is a competitive battle royale shooter from Epic Games that’s taken the gaming world by storm since 2017. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it’s on, and its announcement history.
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Fortnite Release Date
Released July 25, 2017
Fortnite was released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Windows, Epic Games) on July 25, 2017, with its Battle Royale and Creative modes also being available to Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. **
The game was later released on ninth-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S on November 12-19, 2020.
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Is Fortnite on Xbox Game Pass?
No. The game will be released on all Xbox consoles but an Xbox Game Pass subscription is not necessary to play it.
Is Fortnite on PS Plus?
No. The game will be released on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 but a PlayStation Plus subscription is not necessary to play it.
Is Fortnite on Nintendo Switch Online?
No. The game will be released on Nintendo Switch but a Nintendo Switch Online membership is not necessary to play it.
Announcement History
Battle Royale Mode Introduce in Late 2017
Epic Games released Fortnite Battle Royale as a free-to-play mode inspired by the growing popularity of the genre, particularly PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
Fortnite: Save the World Enters Paid Early Access in 2017
Fortnite: Save the World launched in paid early access, focusing on cooperative base defense against AI enemies.
First Announced During The 2011 Spike Video Game Awards
Fortnite was first announced by Epic Games on December 10, 2011, during that year’s Spike Video Game Awards.
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