Fortnite is coming to the Switch 2 with some large visible enhancements and new options which might be going to make it really feel like a brand new recreation for the Nintendo crowd.
While we knew that Fortnite could be playable on the Switch 2 at launch, at this time Epic introduced all the new options which might be being included into the sport through an replace. After years of maxing out at 30 fps on the unique Switch, Fortnite will now run at 60fps on the Switch 2. The recreation can be getting a decision bump to 2176×1224 when docked and 1600×900 when undocked (up from 1560×880 docked / 1170×660 undocked). Draw distance, textures, shadows, and water rendering are additionally getting an total high quality increase that can make the sport extra crisp.
And on the newer aspect of issues, Fortnite can be launching help for the Switch 2’s GameChat function in addition to help for the console’s Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. While Epic has already pushed the Fortnite replace for people who’ve gotten their palms on the Switch, help for mouse controls — which work in Battle Royale, Zero Build, Team Rumble, Reload, and Fortnite OG — isn’t set to launch till June seventh. June seventh additionally simply so occurs to be the day when Fortnite’s ongoing Star Wars-themed season involves an finish with the Death Star Sabotage stay occasion, which might be going to take a look at lot higher on the Switch 2 in comparison with its predecessor.
All of this won’t appear too particular to individuals who have been taking part in Fortnite on different consoles, but it surely really can’t be pressured sufficient how not nice the sport has regarded on the Switch previously. Mouse controls apart, these updates won’t change gameplay all that a lot, however they’re going to make squadding a a lot, far more gratifying expertise.
