Want to know how to play Fortnite on Switch 2? We've got you covered. In this guide, we'll break down how to download the battle royale on your new Nintendo console, what are the new features you can expect, and more.
Players already were able to enjoy Fortnite on the original Switch. It was definitely a technological feat, as it included crossplay across all platforms. Sadly, it was a very compromised version that was far from being the optimal way to enjoy the battle royale.
Now, with a beefier console like the Nintendo Switch 2, Fortnite could shine more on the go than it ever has.
How to download Fortnite on Switch 2?
To play Fortnite on Switch 2, you need to download it from the Nintendo eShop. It's that simple. You aren't required to link a Nintendo account to your Epic account, however, if you want to take advantage of things like cross-progression and get access to all your cosmetics, then it's a must.
Fortnite on Switch 2 will finally be playable!
A very important thing to note is that if you did a System Transfer to carry over your data from an original Switch, you'll need to delete the Fortnite app and redownload it again.
What is new with Fortnite on Switch 2?
The big changes are improved graphics, performance, and even the ability to use the Switch 2 Joy-Cons as a mouse to aim.
Improved performance
Fortnite on Switch 2 will have the following graphical and performance features:
- 60 FPS
- Higher resolution (2176x1224 docked, 1600x900 undocked)
- Greater view distance
- Higher-quality textures, higher-quality shadows, and higher-quality water rendering
- Clothing physics enabled
- Replay system
- Capture video clips using the Capture button
- GameChat supported
- Full “desktop” renderer, high-detail geometry, distance field ambient occlusion in docked mode, shadow casting point lights, high-quality effects
- Mouse controls supported with Joy-Con 2
How to use Switch 2 mouse controls on Fortnite?
Starting June 7, you'll be able to play Fortnite using one or two Joy-Cons as a mouse. Do the following to enable mouse controls in Fortnite on the Switch 2:
You’ll be able to enable mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2 by:
- Go to Settings in the Lobby or while playing Fortnite Battle Royale.
- Select the Mouse tab.
- Select Right, Left, or Both under “Mouse Controls.”
If either the right or both controllers are used as a mouse, the ZR button will function as the "primary click." If only the left controller is used as a mouse, ZL will serve as the primary click.
Mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2 will be usable in all Fortnite Battle Royale experiences on June 7:
- Battle Royale
- Zero Build - Battle Royale
- Team Rumble
- Reload
- Reload - Zero Build
- Fortnite OG
- Fortnite OG Zero Build
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