The record-setting Fortnite OG mode that saw over 44 million players login to the battle royale last year is coming back.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Given the immense popularity of Fortnite's recent "no build" game mode, the limited-time event could soon become a permanent addition for some modes, according to a new data mining leak.
Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Series S - Fortnite & Rocket League bundle which includes in-game bonuses. It's available today in North America for $299 and will come to other markets in December.
Epic Games has decided to shut down its dedicated version of Fortnite in China. The company has not revealed an official reason for the move but it could be related to China's strict gaming laws.
Google is countersuing Epic Games arguing a "breach of contract", which is something the Judge agreed Epic had breached during its case against Apple when it activated hidden code.
The fight between Apple and Epic Games took another nasty turn today. Apple has informed Epic games that its popular title, Fortnite has been banned until the appeals are complete.
U.S. federal court Judge Rogers has ruled that Fortnite's naked "banana man", affectionately known as "Peely", can appear naked in court, should he grace us with his presence in the future.
A court ruling in the Epic Games vs. Apple case states that the latter must allow external payment methods. Meanwhile, Epic Games has been ordered to pay over $3 million for breach of contract.
Confidential documents and email exchanges between Epic Games and Sony have revealed reasons as to why the latter was adamant about restricting crossplay and what finally led to its concession.
The dispute between Epic Games and Apple isn't over yet, as the Fortnite developer has now filed an antitrust complaint against the Cupertino giant to the European Union's competition agency.
The court has ordered that Apple CEO Tim Cook must face a seven-hour deposition in the legal battle against Epic Games. It has also denied Apple's subpoena requests for Samsung's internal documents.
