How to download Fortnite for Android
“It is very simple. The download at epicgames.com installs a Fortnite icon that is used to launch and update the game ” Epic Games.
This is how they indicated the process in their day when it was reported that Fortnite for Android will not be published in the Play Store. And it will be as simple as that. Go to epicgames.com from your mobile, follow the steps indicated on your screen and voila. You will download an apk file that will work as an installer, game and also as a system to update. On devices with an OS prior to Android Oreo, you must grant permissions every time you want to update if you prefer to be more secure, but on more modern devices it will be enough to do it only once.
Samsung also offers the option to download Fortnite for Android through Galaxy Apps , its app store. Simply search for the game when you receive the mobile and install as normal, as you would usually do with any other app. Of course, remember that this will only be valid for Galaxy phones. While the time comes, we can try alternatives like Battlelands Royale, a much lighter version .
The last option is to download it from APK Mirror, where the apk file is already available:
Download Fortnite from APK Mirror
Remember, you must register on the Epic Games website . If you have a compatible Galaxy phone, you will soon receive an invitation to join the beta. If you have another mobile, you will receive an email later.
Compatibility and minimum requirements
From Epic Games they are not worried because there are few compatible devices. In their calculations they indicate that between 250 and 300 million mobiles will be able to play Fornite for Android , making it a very large platform. Compatibility will expand over time, but only slightly. This is due to cross-play and the need to offer the same experience to all players. In turn, it means that efforts will go more to optimize the game than to bring it to more mobiles . Understanding it the other way around, as new compatible mobiles come out, the player base will increase.
The minimum requirements are:
- Operating system: 64-bit Android, with Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher.
- RAM memory: 3GB or more.
- Graphics processor: Adreno 530 or higher, Mali-G71 MP20, Mali-G72 MP12 or higher.
Still, it’s best to check the website for supported devices. In general lines, if you have a recent high-end, or a medium-high range, you can play; Yes No No. According to the Epic Games website, the beta of the game will be available at:
- Samsung Galaxy: S7 / S7 Edge, S8 / S8 +, S9 / S9 +, Note 8, Note 9, Tab S3, Tab S4.
- Google: Pixel / Pixel XL, Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL.
- Asus: ROG, Zenfone 4 Pro, 5Z, V.
- Essential: Essential PH-1.
- Huawei: Honor 10, Honor Play, Mate 10 / Pro, Mate RS, Nova 3, P20 / Pro, V10.
- LG: G5, G6, G7 ThinQ, V20, V30 / V30 +.
- Nokia: 8.
- OnePlus: 5 / 5T, 6.
- Razer: Razer Phone.
- Xiaomi: Blackshark, Mi 5 / 5S / 5S Plus, 6/6 Plus, Mi 8/8 Explorer / 8SE, Mi Mix, Mi Mix 2, Mi Mix 2S, Mi Note 2.
- ZTE: Axon 7 / 7s, Axon M.
- Nubia: Z17 / Z17s, Nubia Z11.
Other details of the launch of Fortnite for Android
- It does not yet support using Bluetooth controllers. Its working on that.
- Cheaters and those who post fake apk files will be actively combated.
- Relations with Google are good despite having chosen not to use the Play Store.
- Regarding parental controls, there will be a system to make a single payment. Thus the information of the card or PayPal account does not remain recorded and a child will not be able to spend money like crazy.
