“Android version of the Fortnite game is open to everyone having a compatible smartphone”
Epic Games has announced that the Android version of its popular game Fortnite is now available for all Android devices. This means everyone with a compatible Android device can finally download and enjoy Fortnite, which is still in beta for Android. Notably, the company first introduced Fortnite for Android in August exclusively for some Samsung smartphones, before being available to few other Android handsets.
It’s worth mentioning that Fortnite Beta for Android is not available to download via the Google Play Store. Instead, interested users will have to sideload the game’s APK on their devices by downloading it from the company’s website. If you are itching to enjoy the game on your Android handset, then here’s how you can download and install Fortnite.
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How to install Fortnite Beta on your Android phone
- First of all, you will need to go to your handset’s Settings and allow downloading apps from unknown sources.
- Then head to Fortnite’s website, and download the game’s APK from the Android section.
- Post this, you will need to upload the Fortnite client on your handset, and install the game, and wait patiently for it to do its job.
- Once the installer is installed, you will need to download the actual game, which varies in size depending on your phone.
- When the game is finally installed, just open it, customise your experience, and enjoy the game.
Hardware requirements to run Fortnite
It’s worth mentioning that Fortnite recommends that your Android smartphone should be running version Oreo or higher. The recommended hardware includes 3GB of RAM or higher, Adreno 530 GPU or higher, or Mali-G71 graphics or higher. You can check the list of all the compatible devices by visiting the brand’s website here.
