Neowin News Feed for: Fortnite

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 staff, blames worsening Fortnite engagement

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:08:57 +0000

Epic Games is laying off a massive chunk of its staff, saying that Fortnite isn't making enough money to keep it afloat right now. Read more...

Epic is hiking Fortnite in-game currency prices to "help pay the bills"

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:06:01 +0000

Fortnite players will soon be paying more for fewer V-Bucks, as Epic Games has just announced price hikes across the board. Read more...

Unity games are coming to Fortnite in a historic partnership with Epic Games

Karthik Mudaliar — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:34:01 +0000

Epic Games and Unity have unveiled a historic partnership, allowing Unity-made games to be published within Fortnite and introducing Unreal Engine support to Unity's commerce tools. Read more...

Fortnite is getting Xbox Play Anywhere support alongside Game Pass Ultimate benefits

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:50:02 +0000

Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to the Microsoft Store for PC, making it a fully realized Xbox Play Anywhere title with cross-progression. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are gaining goodies too. Read more...

Court orders Apple to keep web links in the App Store, eroding its iOS payment monopoly

Fiza Ali — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:34:01 +0000

Apple's longstanding iOS payment monopoly may finally be cracking after its bid to block App Store web links was denied by appeals court. Read more...

Fortnite is no longer available on iOS devices globally

Aman Kumar — Fri, 16 May 2025 15:34:01 +0000

Fortnite is no longer coming to the U.S. App Store, and it has also been removed from the Epic Games Store and other marketplaces in the EU. Read more...

Epic Games announces new way for developers to bypass Apple Tax completely

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 01 May 2025 19:52:01 +0000

Epic Games has announced an alternative way for iOS app developers to process external payments with a zero percent revenue split, as the court rules Apple must allow external payments. Read more...

Fortnite is coming to Windows on ARM thanks to Epic Games' anti-cheat support

Taras Buria — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:30:02 +0000

You will soon be able to play Fortnite and other games with Easy Anti-Cheat on Windows on ARM devices, thanks to Epic Games' partnership with Qualcomm. Read more...

Google seeks reversal of verdict forcing it to open the Play Store to third-party app stores

David Uzondu — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:08:01 +0000

Google is not happy with the 2024 verdict that forces it to allow third-party app store installations from the Play Store and is now set to request an overturn. Read more...

Fortnite's new first-person 5v5 Ballistic mode goes after Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:42:01 +0000

Epic Games is finally ditching the third-person perspective in Fortnite. The new CS 2 or Valorant-style, fully first-person experience is coming soon as a part of the new Ballistic mode. Read more...

Epic announces Fortnite OG throwback mode is coming back permanently to the battle royale

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:04:01 +0000

The record-setting Fortnite OG mode that saw over 44 million players login to the battle royale last year is coming back. Read more...

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says company is now "financially sound" after layoffs in 2023

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:06:01 +0000

Unreal Engine and Fortnite maker Epic Games is now in a financially stable state, according to CEO Tim Sweeney. This comes after laying off over 800 personnel from the company. Read more...

Epic Games Store launches on iOS in the EU and Android worldwide

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:48:16 +0000

The mobile version of the Epic Games Store is finally here. The company's Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and newly released Fall Guys titles are now available on iOS and Android. Read more...

Epic Games will remove Fortnite from Samsung's app store; will add games to more app stores

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:58:02 +0000

Epic Games has announced it will be removing its Fortnite game from the Samsung Galaxy Store. However, it does plan to add its mobile games to more third-party app stores in the future. Read more...

Razer has launched new Fortnite branded PC gaming accessiors with special in-game items

John Callaham — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:38:02 +0000

Razer has launched new versions of some of its popular PC gaming accessories that have logos and artwork based on Epic Games' hit battle royale title Fortnite, which also include in-game items. Read more...

Work on the iOS Epic Games Store can continue as Apple restores Epic's developer account

John Callaham — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:50:01 +0000

Apple has now restored the developer account for Epic Games Sweden. That means work can continue to bring the Epic Games Store to iOS devices in Europe along with its Fortnite game. Read more...

Disney invests $1.5B in Epic to create 'expansive and open games linked to Fortnite'

Omer Dursun — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:34:01 +0000

Disney and Epic Games announce a partnership to create a virtual world where users can interact with Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters. The companies will create simulated environments. Read more...

Fortnite is returning to iPhone this year in a new Epic Games Store; is Xbox Store next?

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 22:44:01 +0000

Epic Games has announced it will relaunch its hit game Fortnite for iOS in Europe in 2024 as part of its upcoming Epic Games Store for iOS. Microsoft could be next with an Xbox mobile store. Read more...

The US Supreme Court declines to hear Epic's appeal of its antitrust case with Apple

John Callaham — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:20:01 +0000

The US Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal request from Epic Games against Apple for a lower court ruling that found Apple's App Store policies were not in violation of US antitrust laws. Read more...

Fornite Chapter 5 begins with new content, and new in-game experiences are coming soon

John Callaham — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:18:01 +0000

Epic Games has officially launched Chapter 5 of its battle royale game Fortnite, with a new map and lots of new content. In addition, more in-game experiences are coming very soon. Read more...

Google and Epic Games finally get their day in court over Play Store policies

John Callaham — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:46:01 +0000

Later today, Google and Epic Games will face off in a jury trial. Epic claims Google tries to discourage app makers from using alternatives to the Play Store, but Google denies that claim. Read more...

Fortnite reaches a new single day player record thanks to bringing back its original map

John Callaham — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:42:02 +0000

Epic Games announced that its free-to-play battle royale game Fortnite reached a new single day player record on Saturday, with over 44.7 million players, thanks to a new update with its original map. Read more...

Epic Games promotes Alan Wake 2 with new Fortnite experience that relives the original game

John Callaham — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:04:02 +0000

Epic Games, which is publishing Remedy's upcoming horror game sequel Alan Wake 2, has launched a new Fortnite interactive experience, Alan Wake: Flashback, to help promote the game. Read more...

Epic Games announces mass layoffs affecting 16 percent of its employees

John Callaham — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:07:52 +0000

Epic Games, the creators of the hit battle royale game Fortnite and the Unreal Engine development tools, will lay off 16 percent of its workers and also spinoff or divest some side businesses. Read more...

Some Fortnite gamers can now file to get refunds for unwanted in-game purchases

John Callaham — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:46:02 +0000

Thanks to a $245 million settlement with the FTC, some Fortnite players can now get their money back from Epic Games for unwanted in-game purchases, with a January 17, 2024 deadline. Read more...

One of the major people behind the popularity of Fortnite is leaving Epic Games

John Callaham — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:22:01 +0000

Donald Mustard, who helped to steer the success of Epic Games' hit free-to-play battle royale game Fortnite as the developer's Chief Creative Officer, has announced he is retiring later this month. Read more...

Amazon Luna to now run Fortnite, also accessible on a free 7-day trial for non-Prime members

Anushe Fawaz — Wed, 03 May 2023 17:16:01 +0000

Fortnite is launching on Amazon's cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna. The service is for Prime and Luna+ users but non-Prime members can get it if they sign up for a free 7-day trial subscription. Read more...

Apple is (mostly) the winner in appeal court ruling against Epic Games over App Store rules

John Callaham — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:56:01 +0000

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an earlier court ruling that Apple did not violate anti-trust laws by banning third-party app stores on its iOS devices, but Epic did win one count. Read more...

Epic Games has acquired another developer to help make Fortnite content

John Callaham — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:40:01 +0000

Epic Games has bought the game developer AQUIRIS and has renamed it as Epic Games Brazil. It will work to make new content and social experiences for Epic's free-to-play game Fortnite. Read more...

Samsung to launch Odyssey Universe map in Fortnite to promote its gaming monitors

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:40:01 +0000

Samsung is launching the Odyssey Universe map in Fortnite on Thursday. It will give gamers a chance to win one of Samsung's premium Odyssey gaming monitors. There's also a 15% off discount code. Read more...

Unreal Editor For Fortnite is coming March 22 to give creators more power

John Callaham — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:26:02 +0000

The Unreal Editor for Fortnite will allow people to create new games and experiences within Epic Games' hit battle royale title leveraging powerful tools used in Epic's Unreal Engine 5. Read more...

Fortnite may finally get the long awaited first-person mode very soon

John Callaham — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:58:01 +0000

New reports from dataminers claim that Epic's battle royale game Fornite might introduce a long-awaited first-person mode into the game, and it could be included as soon as this coming week. Read more...

Intel's new Arc driver is Fornite Chapter 4 ready, huge gains in CS GO, LoL, NFS Unbound

Sayan Sen — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:16:01 +0000

Intel's latest WHQL-certified driver for Arc is jam-packed with game optimizations and performance improvements. There is more than double the performance in NFS Unbound, and close to double in CS:GO. Read more...

Epic Games introduces Cabined Accounts for players awaiting parental consent

Fiza Ali — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:22:01 +0000

Epic Games has introduced Cabined Accounts in an attempt to build safe and inclusive online social experiences for younger players across the globe and to discourage false reporting of age. Read more...

Microsoft unveils Xbox Series S - Gilded Hunter Bundle with several perks

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:26:02 +0000

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Series S - Gilded Hunter Bundle. It includes a console and controller as well as various items for Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys. It'll cost $299. Read more...

Xbox Cloud Gaming goodness is coming to the new Logitech G CLOUD right at launch

Fiza Ali — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:24:01 +0000

Soon, you will be able to play Fortnite and more with friends without Game Pass subscription and more with Xbox Cloud Gaming on the new Logitech G CLOUD Gaming Handheld launching next month. Read more...

Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming rooted in Xbox, but future growth is beyond the console

Alap Naik Desai — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:20:01 +0000

Xbox Cloud Gaming usage jumped 1800% in the past year. Although the platform is deeply rooted in the dedicated gaming console, its future depends on expansion through smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Read more...

Microsoft partners with Epic to get Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming for free

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 May 2022 16:44:01 +0000

Fortnite is now playable for free on Xbox Cloud Gaming without the need of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Any PC or mobile device running Android, iOS, or iPadOS can now jump in. Read more...

Epic Games has raised $144 million for Ukraine since March 21 and will donate it to charity

Paul Hill — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:48:02 +0000

Epic Games managed to raise $144 million for Ukraine between March 21 and April 3. The money will be donated to a range of charities including UNICEF, UNHCR, Direct Relief and World Central Kitchen. Read more...

Epic introduces Fortnite Zero Build, a permanent battle royale mode with no building

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:54:01 +0000

The hugely popular free-to-play battle royale Fortnite is making its recent no building event a game mode of its own. Titled Zero Build, it is now available in solo, duo, trio, and squad flavors. Read more...