Fortnite coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X: What you need to know

Fortnite coming to PS5 and Xbox Series 10: What y'all need to know

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Fortnite won't go dark-night on the PS5 and Xbox Series 10.

During Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest showcase, nosotros learned that the pop online builder/shooter is destined for next-gen consoles. The studio announced the news in a web log post, aimed to clear up whatever concerns and misconceptions about what this ways.

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For starters, Fortnite is staying Fortnite. Epic says that the game won't differ on PS5 and Xbox Series X, so don't worry about having to leave anything in the past. Just as importantly, next-gen console owners volition exist able to play online with those who haven't updated, as Epic intends "to support cross-play across all platforms, including current and next-generation consoles."

Yous won't need to start off at foursquare one either, every bit Epic'southward web log notes "Nosotros plan to support cross-progression across panel generations and platforms so that your account, progression, and items acquit over."

And equally for what gains volition exist institute on these consoles, Epic says it will "migrate Fortnite to Unreal Engine v in mid-2021," after releasing it on UE4 at the start. No release date has been revealed even so, just keeping Fortnite on UE4 should cut down on development time. Cheque out our Unreal Engine five gameplay video coverage to see our start glimpse at PS5 gameplay.

Epic won't forget most the PS4 and Xbox One owners either. The post notes that the company plans "to go along support for existing platforms in tandem with our support for next-generation consoles."

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