Epic Game’s Fortnite will be going next gen on day one of the console releases, so that’s November 10th for Xbox and November 12th or November 19th for PlayStation depending on your territory. All progression and cosmetics will carry over to the new platforms and all Fortnite players on any platform will get a Throwback Axe Pickaxe.
Here are those spicy net gen improvements!
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It has been confirmed that fortnite will be a launch title on both the xbox and ps5 when the new consoles launch, but ps5 owners might get a slight edge from the controller alone. If you own a next. On playstation and pc, players can use gyro with the dualshock 4 (playstation 4) controller or the dualsense (playstation 5) controller.
Fortnite on Xbox Series X|S
4K Resolution at 60 FPS on Series X — Experience Fortnite on Xbox like never before on Xbox Series X with stunning 4K running at a smooth 60 FPS.
Dynamic Visuals and Physics on Series X — Experience a more dynamic and interactive world with grass and trees responding to explosions, enhanced fluid simulations for smoke and liquid (cooler-looking smoke and liquid effects), and all-new Storm and cloud effects.
1080P Resolution at 60 FPS on Series S — Hop into any game mode on Xbox Series S and enjoy 1080P running at a smooth 60 FPS. The Xbox Series S will support most of the visual enhancements available on the Series X.
Get into Matches Faster — Loading performance has been significantly upgraded, not only improving texture loading but also helping you get into a match from game start-up much faster.
Enhanced Split Screen — On Xbox Series X|S, Split Screen now supports 60 FPS.
Fortnite on PlayStation 5
4K Resolution at 60 FPS — Experience Fortnite on PlayStation like never before on PlayStation5 with stunning 4K running at a smooth 60 FPS.
Dynamic Visuals and Physics — Experience a more dynamic and interactive world with grass and trees responding to explosions, enhanced fluid simulations for smoke and liquid (cooler-looking smoke and liquid effects), and all-new Storm and cloud effects.
DualSense Controller Immersion — Haptic feedback makes it feel like you’re holding the Suppressed SMG or Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle. In addition to general vibration support, we’ve integrated haptic trigger feedback for ranged weapons on the new DualSense controller.
Select Your Favorite Mode from the PS5 Home Screen — Fortnite supports PS5’s Activities, starting with the ability to go straight into the Battle Royale Lobby with either Solo, Duos, or Squads selected. Once in the Lobby, choose to queue up for your selected mode!
Get into Matches Faster — Loading performance has been significantly upgraded, not only improving texture loading but also helping you get into a match from game start-up much faster.
Enhanced Split Screen — On PS5, Split Screen now supports 60 FPS.
Epic say this is just the start of next-gen improvements and “we look forward to exploring new ways to maximize the potential of both”.
Source: Press release
