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Fortnite is the biggest game in the world, and it keeps on growing. After starting out on PC, Fortnite has moved to PS4, Xbox, and the iPhone, and had a crossover event with the Avengers. The battle royale game even counts Drake as a fan.

Fortnite can now run at 120 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X / SFortnite can now run at 120 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X / S
Fortnite gets a performance mode so it runs better on older PCsFortnite gets a performance mode so it runs better on older PCs
Master Chief joins the cast of FortniteMaster Chief joins the cast of Fortnite
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Epic promises more Fortnite tournaments in 2021 but no World CupEpic promises more Fortnite tournaments in 2021 but no World Cup
God of War’s Kratos is now available in FortniteGod of War’s Kratos is now available in Fortnite
God of War’s Kratos is coming to battle his way through the Fortnite universeGod of War’s Kratos is coming to battle his way through the Fortnite universe
The Mandalorian is the perfect Fortnite characterThe Mandalorian is the perfect Fortnite character
Fortnite’s latest season adds new locations and weapons, along with Baby Yoda and the MandalorianFortnite’s latest season adds new locations and weapons, along with Baby Yoda and the Mandalorian
The Galactus event was Fortnite’s biggest yetThe Galactus event was Fortnite’s biggest yet
Fortnite’s Galactus event was a giant arcade shooter — and now the game is downFortnite’s Galactus event was a giant arcade shooter — and now the game is down
You can now explore 100 Thieves’ sprawling LA headquarters inside of FortniteYou can now explore 100 Thieves’ sprawling LA headquarters inside of Fortnite
Fortnite is getting a monthly $12 subscription for exclusive in-game itemsFortnite is getting a monthly $12 subscription for exclusive in-game items
Fortnite is getting in-game video chatFortnite is getting in-game video chat
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Epic’s new tech could theoretically put your facial expressions in FortniteEpic’s new tech could theoretically put your facial expressions in Fortnite
Fortnite players who make in-game purchases can get two months of Disney Plus for freeFortnite players who make in-game purchases can get two months of Disney Plus for free
Fortnite will reportedly be playable on iOS again through Nvidia’s GeForce NowFortnite will reportedly be playable on iOS again through Nvidia’s GeForce Now
Epic previews Fortnite’s next-gen ports for PS5 and Xbox Series XEpic previews Fortnite’s next-gen ports for PS5 and Xbox Series X
The Biden-Harris campaign has launched a ‘Build Back Better’ map in FortniteThe Biden-Harris campaign has launched a ‘Build Back Better’ map in Fortnite
Epic says Apple ‘has no rights to the fruits of Epic’s labor’ in latest filingEpic says Apple ‘has no rights to the fruits of Epic’s labor’ in latest filing
Fortnite’s latest Halloween mode turns you into a killer ghostFortnite’s latest Halloween mode turns you into a killer ghost
Fortnite on PC is now over 60GB smaller, thanks to Epic optimizationFortnite on PC is now over 60GB smaller, thanks to Epic optimization
Fortnite’s Halloween event includes a J Balvin concertFortnite’s Halloween event includes a J Balvin concert
Epic judge permanently restrains Apple from blocking Unreal Engine, but won’t force FortniteEpic judge permanently restrains Apple from blocking Unreal Engine, but won’t force Fortnite
Epic’s decision to bypass Apple’s App Store policies were dishonest, says US judgeEpic’s decision to bypass Apple’s App Store policies were dishonest, says US judge
Fortnite maker Epic invests in accessible game creation tool CoreFortnite maker Epic invests in accessible game creation tool Core
Fortnite’s crossover with Rocket League includes a Slushii concertFortnite’s crossover with Rocket League includes a Slushii concert
BTS is coming to FortniteBTS is coming to Fortnite
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Fortnite: Save the World for Mac is shutting down because of Epic’s battle with AppleFortnite: Save the World for Mac is shutting down because of Epic’s battle with Apple
Apple accuses Epic of ‘starting a fire and pouring gasoline on it’ in new Fortnite filingApple accuses Epic of ‘starting a fire and pouring gasoline on it’ in new Fortnite filing
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Fortnite continues concert series with Anderson .PaakFortnite continues concert series with Anderson .Paak
You are not banned from FortniteYou are not banned from Fortnite
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You can now buy an X-Wing glider in FortniteYou can now buy an X-Wing glider in Fortnite
Epic says ‘Sign In with Apple’ will keep working for Fortnite after allEpic says ‘Sign In with Apple’ will keep working for Fortnite after all
Fortnite’s Marvel takeover continues with new Stark Industries locationFortnite’s Marvel takeover continues with new Stark Industries location
Fortnite special edition Nintendo Switch announced for EuropeFortnite special edition Nintendo Switch announced for Europe
Epic Games accounts won’t be able to use Apple’s sign-in system as soon as September 11thEpic Games accounts won’t be able to use Apple’s sign-in system as soon as September 11th
Apple will seek damages from Epic Games for breach of App Store contractApple will seek damages from Epic Games for breach of App Store contract
Fortnite is launching a concert series it hopes will become a ‘tour stop’ for artistsFortnite is launching a concert series it hopes will become a ‘tour stop’ for artists
Read Epic’s new, full argument why a court should force Apple to reinstate FortniteRead Epic’s new, full argument why a court should force Apple to reinstate Fortnite
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Fortnite is getting Nvidia RTX ray tracing support on PCFortnite is getting Nvidia RTX ray tracing support on PC

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