The latest Fortnite Android download news FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The latest major port from Epic Games has started to rollout and has been backed to be another major success for Epic Games. Having championed crossplay and account sharing from the start of its mobile launch, Fortnite Battle Royale is now coming to one of the biggest platforms in the world. And with the Fortnite Android beta reaching more and more players, it’s also being treated very differently to the earlier iOS release on Apple devices. Epic Games has decided to launch Fortnite on Android away from the Google Play Store. Fortnite Mobile iOS pros and cons review gallery Fri, March 16, 2018 FORTNITE Mobile is a faithful recreation of the Battle Royale game, but is it a stretch too far on mobile? Check out our review gallery to find out.... Play slideshow EPIC GAMES 1 of 9 Fortnite iOS pros and cons review gallery But even though it can’t be downloaded directly from the usual Android source, the Play Store does explain to players about the difference in the arrangement. Google is currently warning players that you cannot find the popular game on the Play Store. Those who search for it have found notices pop up that state “Fortnite Battle Royal by Epic Games, Inc is not available on Google Play.” This clarification is in place to make sure that everyone knows Fortnite Battle Royale can only be found on Android through the current Fortnite beta. This also should stop hopeful players downloading bogus apps from the Play Store, which look to mimic the Fortnite application. Players can sign up for the Fortnite Android beta now, although the first mobile devices to get access are Samsungs. This is slowly being expanded, with users of other devices starting to see invitation options appear in their inboxes. When it comes to what phones will be able to play Fortnite, this list will, unfortunately, be limited to relatively new hardware. The new Fortnite Mobile port started rolling out in August Samsung Galaxy S7 and up will be compatible, as well as Google's Pixel devices, the Razer phone and other mobile phones from ZTE, ASUS, Huawei, Nokia, LG, OnePlus and Xiaomi. For those with a Samsung Galaxy phone, it’s possible to head over to the Epic Games website and sign up for a Fortnite beta right now. This will include being able to install the game directly, or through the Galaxy app store. The installation process can take a while and can use over 1GB in data. Devices the Android Beta will be playable on: 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 Phone, Zenfone 4 Pro, 5Z, V 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: 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 Fortnite Android fans on Samsung Galaxy S7 and up can join the beta Recent reports have suggested that Epic Games’ decision to bypass the Play Store may mean a big missed opportunity for Google. Sensor Tower believes the revenue will be in the millions, which is not surprising for a game that has become a worldwide hit. “With the Android launch finally upon us, we project that, based on Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data, Google stands to miss out on at least $50 million in platform fees during the remainder of 2018 due to this unprecedented decision,” the Sensor Tower report explains. “Fortnite has grossed more than $180 million so far on iOS devices, where it has been available exclusively since launching March 15 in an invite-only beta that later expanded to all App Store users. “Sensor Tower estimates that Apple has made more than $54 million from the game so far via its 30 per cent cut of all in-app spending on its store. Fortnite Battle Royale comes to Android phones and tablets<doc-sep>Alongside Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9, Fortnite for Android finally debuted this past week, and players have been eager to get their hands on it. The game has just ended its period of Samsung exclusivity, and now it’s open to everyone, kind of… While Samsung’s exclusive on Fortnite didn’t last nearly as long as anyone expected, the game was available solely through the Galaxy Apps store for a couple of days. Now, though, the game is available directly from Epic Games since it won’t be available on the Google Play Store. Unfortunately for players eager to get their hands on the game, you can’t officially get it without having been invited by Epic Games. You can sign up to do so on Epic’s website by simply signing up for an email invite. There’s no timeline provided on how quickly you’ll be invited after signing up, but it should generally arrive within a couple of days. Epic is doing this because the game is still in beta, so there are limited slots available for players to get into the game. Even if you sideload the installer app from a trusted source, you might be presented with a “waiting list” message when you try to play. Hey Android owners! We're excited to open up the #FortniteAndroid Beta to more devices starting… TODAY! Check your email as the first wave of invites have started to go out. Not signed up yet? Head to our website for more info: https://t.co/AvolyySFZ1 pic.twitter.com/DuW5yzpcqd — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) August 13, 2018 Check out 9to5Google on YouTube for more news: FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. Check out 9to5Google on YouTube for more news:<doc-sep>
If you've been patiently waiting to have a go at Fortnite on Android on your mobile phone, then get yourself to the Epic Games website , where you can sign up for the beta – though you might still have to wait a while for the invite to filter through. Having originally been restricted to Samsung phones, including the newly unveiled Galaxy Note 9 , the game can now be played on a host of other Android devices, including phones from Google, LG, Razer, Essential, Nokia, OnePlus and several others. Check the sign up page to see if your device is included. How long you'll have to hang on for your invite to come through isn't immediately clear. It shouldn't be too long but Epic Games will want to manage the number of people flooding onto its servers. Installing the game As we explain in our comprehensive guide , installing Fortnite for Android isn't quite as easy as searching for it in the Google Play Store. You're going to have to download it directly from the Epic Games website – the studio is apparently keen to avoid having to pay Google a cut of all the money it's about to rake in from in-game purchases. Indeed, Google will now warn you if you try and search for Fortnite on the official Android App Store. Anything that comes up in the results isn't authentic and may be a scam, so make sure you follow our instructions carefully instead. It looks as though there isn't anything stopping you getting the game downloaded and installed on your device while you wait for your invite to come through. Remember that this is still labelled as a "beta" release, so it may take some time for Fortnite to run as smoothly on your Android device as you would like.