Build. Battle. Create. Fortnite Battle Royale is the always free, always evolving, multiplayer game where you and your friends battle to be the last one standing in an intense 100 player PvP mode.

Why is Fortnite so popular?

Fortnite became more than a game, a cultural phenomenon. This battle royale game offers an intersection of features that made it popular with young players who used the game to meet and chat, in addition to play together and stream their gameplay. Developer Epic Games has also done a great job of keeping the game fresh with in-game events, seasons, weapons, skins and game modes.

Fortnite was also made popular by its free to play model and availability on a multitude of platforms including PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS* and Android. This attracts a wide and diverse player base. Finally, its building mechanic sets it apart from other battle royale games and gives gameplay an extra layer to master and have fun.

Is Fortnite appropriate for kids?

Fortnite has a Teen rating and is intended for kids 13 years old and older. However, there are various factors to take under consideration besides the official ESRB rating. There is violence in the game (no blood), chat and voice chat with other players, and gaming can become addictive and time consuming.

How many players can play in a Fortnite match?

A standard Fortnite match consists of up to 100 players. You can play solo, in duos, or in squads of up to four. The number of players in a match can vary depending on the game mode, however. For example, the Fortnite Creative mode allows players to create their own custom maps and invite their friends to play on them, and the number of players on these maps is limited only by the size of the map.

Save the World

The Storm came without warning and 98% of the world's population vanished ... then came the monsters. You and up to four players lead the world's remaining Heroes in a battle to save survivors and hold back the monster hordes. Explore a large, destructible world where no two games are ever the same. Build huge forts, craft exotic weapons, find loot and level up your Heroes.

Battle Royale

Fortnite Battle Royale is the completely free 100-player PvP mode in Fortnite. One giant map. A battle bus. Fortnite building skills and destructible environments combined with intense PvP combat. The last one standing wins.

Creative

Build your Fortnite. Imagine a place where you make the rules, filled with your favorite things and your favorite people. Claim your own personal island and start creating! Design your own games. Invent games with friends, and build your dream Fortnite experiences. Your island, your friends, your rules.

Android

On mobile, Fortnite is the same 100-player PvP game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Mac. Same map, same gameplay, same weekly updates. Build your fort as you battle to be the last one standing. Jump in and squad up with friends around the world or in the same room.

Band together online to build extravagant forts, find or build insane weapons and traps and protect your towns from the strange Monsters that emerge during the Storm. In an action experience from the only company smart enough to attach chainsaws to guns, get out there to push back the Storm and save the world. And don't forget to Loot all the things.

What's New

Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter Seven: Pacific Break - v39.00 Update Notes

While the Battle Bus is out of commission, you'll Storm Surf your way to the Island instead!

New Battle Royale Map - Golden Coast

On the Island, explore a sun-soaked paradise on foot, by car, or through the air in new hot air balloons. These locations are your next backdrop:

  • Battlewood Boulevard
  • Sandy Strip
  • Wonkeeland
  • Humble Hills
  • Bumpy Bay
  • Classified Canyon
  • And more to explore

New Battle Pass

Purchase the Battle Pass and seek revenge as The Bride, rep the future as Marty McFly, and unlock Fortnite originals like Miles Cross and Cat Holloway...plus a new version of Dark Voyager!

In addition to their other unlockable Styles, the Battle Pass includes special Styles for three of the Outfits: Cat Holloway, Carter Wu, and Dark Voyager (Reality Redacted). You can only unlock these additional Styles by completing Quests in Blitz Royale, Reload, and Battle Royale respectively.

New Loot Pool

Weapons & Mobility

New weapons are more responsive with layered recoil and smoother ADS transitions. Reload progress is now saved when your magazine is empty. Start a reload, and if you swap weapons or get interrupted, pick up right where you left off!

  • Iron Pump Shotgun: A new heavy-hitting Pump to usher in a new Chapter.
  • Twin Hammer Shotguns: Dual-wielded Pump Shotguns that can tear through the competition at close range.
  • Deadeye Assault Rifle: Scoped, automatic, and built for those who hit headshots at middle-to-long ranges.
  • Holo Rush SMG: Scoped, fast, and dangerous in tight quarters with a fancy new reload animation.
  • Vengeful Sniper Rifle: Reaps opponents with bolt-action precision.
  • Arc-Lightning Gun: Zap players, vehicles, and builds with electricity.
  • Forsaken Vow Blade: Dash in (or out) faster than with the Kinetic Blade, and unleash a flurry of lightning-fast strikes.

Wingsuits are a featured mobility item this Season. Grab one, launch up, and glide wherever the action takes you. No lessons required!

Unvaults (Everyone Loves a Classic!)

  • The All Terrain Kart returns, along with your usual sports cars and SUVs.
  • The Enforcer AR, Tactical Pistol, and Dual Micro SMGs are back in the pool.
  • Bounce in or blast out with Shockwave Grenades and Clinger Grenades.
  • Heal yourself with:
  • Chug Jugs
  • Shield Kegs
  • Med Kits
  • Bandages
  • Shield Potions
  • Mini Shield Potions
  • Zero Build only: Shield Bubble Jrs and Port-a-Bunkers.

New Gameplay

Defeat the Boss, Be the Boss

Defeat Human Bill, Hush, or Beach Brutus to claim their loot and powers, and to transform into them! Becoming a boss grants full Health and Shield, bonus max Health and Shield, infinite Energy, and a powerful ability. However, your position remains visible to nearby opponents at all times.

Detecting Anomaly… Things May Not Be Quite As They Seem

This Season, each phase of the Storm has a chance to flip the script in real-time. Rift anomalies may summon loot, grant powerful effects to everyone in the match, and more. Expect more rift anomalies to be added and shake things up throughout the Season.

Gold Bar Overhaul

To make sure everyone's on equal footing at the start of a match, Bars will no longer carry over from one match to the next. So, spend them before your match ends to reboot your teammates, hire Characters, or grab powerful gear from Vending Machines with a new item stock. Additionally, you will now be able to drop Bars for your teammates to share resources and help your squad succeed.

New Setting: Simple Build

New to building? We've got you covered (literally). Similar to Simple Edit, Simple Build is an option in the settings (Game > Building) that makes learning how to build simpler. Turn on the setting, look in the direction you want to build, and just… build!

Quality of Life Improvements

  • More Expressive Hitmarkers: Redesigned hitmarkers now provide clearer combat feedback and improved visibility.
  • Ammo Status Indicators: Weapons in your inventory now clearly display that they're out of ammo.
  • Jump Shot Capability: Aiming down sights while jumping has been added for more dynamic combat movement options.
  • Chiller Characters: Characters won't turn hostile as quickly after accidentally shooting them.
  • Improved Spectator Mode: When you're eliminated, you'll now automatically spectate your nearest teammate for better squad coordination.
  • Emote Wheel Overhaul: The Emote Wheel has been upgraded with a fresh look, expanded capacity (6 → 8 slots), a new Collections view for browsing your full Emote and Jam Track library, and improved sorting and filtering for faster access to your favorites.