Epic Games released Fortnite Mobile on iOS to much fanfare months ago. Millions of iPhone owners downloaded the game and started earning Victory Royales. At the time of release, the developer assured consumers they were developing an Android version as well. Epic revealed the Android release would take a few extra months to develop. Now the game developer has released another update on the Android version of Fortnite Mobile.
Epic Games Reveals A Release Time Frame For Fortnite Mobile
According to Epic Games, the Android version is coming to smartphones by the end of summer. Most analysts take that to mean sometime between June and September. Epic mentioned the need to perfect the experience on Android. The company doesn’t want to release something half-baked on the platform. Otherwise, a lackluster reception on Android could give PUBG Mobile the upper hand on a long-term basis.
What Is Fortnite Mobile?
Fortnite Mobile is, unsurprisingly, the mobile version of the popular battle royale game. It’s essentially a miniaturized version of the full game. Therefore, Fortnite Mobile is optimized for smartphones with a control scheme to accommodate touchscreens. The mobile version of Fortnite brings every feature from the full game to smartphones. Extra tuning and development is necessary to ensure the best experience for mobile gamers.
Unlike PUBG Mobile, Fortnite Mobile players can choose to play against Fortnite players on other platforms. This cross-play compatibility is a welcome feature of Fortnite, thanks to the engine the game runs on. Players of Fortnite Mobile don’t have to sacrifice anything other than screen real estate. In fact, even a keyboard and mouse can be connected to a smartphone to mimic the Fortnite PC experience.
Every game of Fortnite Mobile includes 100 players that drop from a flying bus. They land on a gigantic map and fight their way into the safe zone. As the storm closes in, the circle shrinks and forces players closer together. The last person standing earns a Victory Royale. Fortnite includes an intricate building system that makes third-person combat quite strategic and challenging.
Android users have been waiting months for Fortnite Mobile to release on the Google Play Store. Luckily, they won’t have to wait much longer to play this popular game. Fortnite Mobile on Android should be incredibly similar to the game on iOS. Optimizations specific for Android should bring a smooth and high-quality experience to smartphones. In all likelihood, Fortnite Mobile for Android should come with a warm reception.
