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Tuesday27th Jul 2021
News Fortnite's Next Big Event Coming 6th August, Countdown Begins Teases
Ariana Grande concert?
Epic Games is beginning preparation for its next big in-game Fortnite event on 6th August 2021, with update 17.21 now deployed to get the Battle Royale island ready for the show. It all kicks off at 3:05pm PT / 6:05pm ET / 11:05pm BST on the aforementioned date, but if you're in need of a reminder whilst gunning for first...
Monday12th Jul 2021
News Yes, NBA Legend LeBron James Really Is Coming to Fortnite
And here he is
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James is getting his long-rumoured Fortnite skin, just in time for the release of his starring role in the anticipated Space Jam sequel. The Los Angeles Lakers small forward – and former Cleveland Cavalier – will be available in the Item Shop from 14th July, with two stylish outfits. Both will come...
Monday26th Apr 2021
News Paris Saint-Germain Forward Neymar Is a Fortnite Hero Now
He can transform into a robotic puma
Human YouTube compilation and Brazilian forward Neymar is coming to Fortnite on 27th April, and he can transform into a robotic puma – or something. The bizarre crossover is part of the Battle Royale’s brand new Battle Pass, where you can complete quests to unlock a slew of cosmetic items, including a World...
Friday16th Apr 2021
News Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy Makes Her Grand Entrance in Fortnite
Available on all platforms
Here she is, then! Aloy has joined the ranks of Fortnite, ahead of Horizon Zero Dawn being free with Sony’s awesome Play At Home initiative. A new trailer introduces Guerrilla Games’ heroine to the fray, as she glides in on a Glinthawk a
Tuesday13th Apr 2021
News Horizon Forbidden West's Aloy Set for Fortnite Cameo from 15th April
Teaming up with the Tomb Raider
Update #2: And just like that, after leaking all over the web, Aloy has been confirmed for Fortnite. The character’s bundle will launch on 15th April – and it looks awesome. In addition to a skin, you’ll be able to secure a bundle featuring a Glinthawk glider and much, much more. “All items in the Horizon...
Tuesday16th Mar 2021
News There's a Retro Lara Croft Skin in Fortnite's New Battle Pass
A lotta Lara
Love it or loathe it, you’ve got to appreciate Fortnite’s crossover content. Epic Games has been working overtime adding iconic characters to its behemoth Battle Royale, and Lara Croft is the latest addition as part of its Chapter 2 Season 6 rollout. What’s neat, though, is that you’ll have the option to choose between the...
Monday22nd Feb 2021
News Street Fighter Faves Ryu, Chun-Li Floss Their Way to Fortnite
Ready, fight
More iconic video game characters are entering the fray in Fortnite, with Street Fighter’s iconic duo of Ryu and Chun-Li now available from the Battle Royale’s in-game shop. While the news did initially leak online, Epic Games were quick to follow up the rumours with confirmation – and a pretty awesome trailer, which you can watch...
Friday22nd Jan 2021
News Predator, Terminator the Next Movie Villains to Invade Fortnite
T-800 deploys
If Avengers: Infinity War still thinks it holds the crown for the biggest media crossover ever, it might want to think again because something else is eating its lunch. Fortnite is continuing to truck along with a frankly ludicrous amount of events that bring the stars of the big-screen to the Battle Royale title — Predator and the...
Tuesday19th Jan 2021
News Don Jerseys from the World's Best Football Teams in Fortnite
Oh, and there's Celtic
If it's not three lions on the shirt, it's probably some sort of other animal or memorable logo being placed just above your left nipple when donning the jersey of your favourite football team. And while you can't go full kit w*nker, Fortnite will allow you to wear your heart on your sleeve in digital form starting tomorrow...
Friday11th Dec 2020
News Master Chief Comes to PlayStation Platforms Thanks to Fortnite
Everyone wave Halo
Fortnite is crossing the streams, everyone. As part of its ongoing Season 5 events, Epic's ever-popular shooter is opening up all kinds of cross media possibilities. Recently, God of War's Kratos arrived as a playable character within the game, along with related accessories. It means that, yes, you can play as the P
Friday4th Dec 2020
News Even If You Don't Like Fortnite, This Kratos Trailer Is Pretty Cool
Along with a Mimir cameo
Update: Yeah, the new Fortnite trailer featuring Kratos is pretty darn cool, but you ain't seen nothing until you've seen the God of War performing some emotes: It's like discovering a whole new side to the iconic character. Original Story: Yeah, alright, we get it. You probably dislike Fortnite d
Thursday3rd Dec 2020
News Kratos Is Coming to Fortnite Season 5
Battle axe royale
Well, here's a crossover we weren't expecting. Kratos, star of the God of War franchise and one of PlayStation's best known characters, will be coming to Fortnite as part of Season 5. The news emerged when the above image was leaked online, showing off the Kratos skin in all its glory. As you can see, the Ghost of Sparta's...
Sunday8th Nov 2020
News Fortnite Crafts New PS5 Trophy List, But No Battle Royale Gongs
Save the world
Many had hoped that, with the PlayStation 5 version of Fortnite, developer Epic Games would add some new Trophies for the Battle Royale mode that the majority of people play. We’re afraid not: the game’s next-gen gongs are exactly the same as on the PlayStation 4, meaning they all universally pertain to the largely abandoned Save...
Monday2nd Nov 2020
News Here's How Fortnite Takes Complete Advantage of PS5
Support for Activities and DualSense pad
Whilst it's probably not the PlayStation 5 game most of the hardcore community is looking forward to, Fortnite will take full advantage of Sony's next-gen console from the word go. Available to download for free on 12th November 2020, the PS5 version will support the capabilities of the all-new DualSense...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
News This Is What Fortnite Will Look Like on PS5
All aboard the battle bus
Somewhat mirroring the approach it took with Grand Theft Auto V earlier in the year, Sony showed Fortnite running on the PlayStation 5 for the first time during its livestream overnight – and it looks, well, pretty good. The title is utilising Unreal Engine 4, and while it’s just a glimpse, the improvements are obvious...
Monday17th Aug 2020
News Fortnite Grabs a Physical Release on PS5, Sort Of
Arrives "in time" for the next console
It's hardly the most important thing to Epic Games right now, but in amongst the midst of going to war with Apple, the gaming heavyweight announced that Fortnite will receive a physical release on PlayStation 5. Despite this bundle of V-Bucks and in-game items arriving on the current-gen console on 17th...
