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Fortnite Battle Royale free to download update is heading to PS4, Xbox One and PC
UPDATE THREE: Epic Games have announced that Fortnite will be going down tomorrow for an “extended” period to prepare for the rollout of the v1.6.3 update.
In a forum post, they revealed Fortnite will go down at 1am PT, 4am ET and 9am BST.
Epic Games said: “We will be taking extended downtime tomorrow, Sept. 26 beginning at 4:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 a.m. CET) for our v1.6.3 update, watch our social channels (Twitter/Facebook) for more info during this time!”
It’s unclear whether the Fortnite Battle Royale free update will be immediately available after the downtime is complete or some time afterwards.
UPDATE TWO: The official Fortnite Twitter account have been responding to fans who are asking when the release time is for the Battle Royale update.
They simply said the update will be going live tomorrow but do not have an exact time.
Responding to one fan about whether Epic Games had a release time, they tweeted: “Not yet, but we’ll let everyone know as soon as we do :)”.
UPDATE ONE: Fortnite fans are gearing up for the free Battle Royale update heading to PS4, Xbox One, PC and Mac.
And Epic Games have given Express.co.uk an update about the release time.
The hit developer said they haven’t given out an exact time, but Express.co.uk will update this piece as soon as one is announced.
ORIGINAL: Fortnite is getting the big Battle Royale free-to-play update on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Mac soon, with the release date and time fast approaching for fans.
Epic Games recently announced that the tower defence-style game, which will become completely free next year, is getting a Battle Royale mode.
The new mode, which has drawn comparisons to the hit PC shooter Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), will be available as a free to download game even if you don’t already have Fortnite.
Like with PUBG, the Fortnite Battle Royale mode sets 100 players against one another on one huge map with no respawns.
There is just one objective – to be the last player standing.
Ahead of the Fortnite Battle Royale update going live, Express.co.uk have rounded up all you need to know about the release date, release time and what’s in it.
WHEN IS THE FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE RELEASE DATE? WHAT IS THE RELEASE TIME?
The Fortnite Battle Royale free-to-play update has a release date of Tuesday September 26.
It will be available to download for free on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Mac.
Epic Games have not given a specific release time for the Fortnite Battle Royale update.
Express.co.uk have contacted Epic Games to ask for a release time and will update this piece when we get a response.
In a Fortnite forum post, Epic Games explained why they decided to make the Battle Royale mode completely free.
In response to the question ‘Is Battle Royale really free’, Epic Games said: “Yes, starting on September 26.
“We launched a public test and it worked better than we expected.
“We want the game to reach as many players as possible, so we decided to release Battle Royale for free sooner than we anticipated.”
They added: “We still have a lot of features to add before the PvE campaign is complete.
“We will launch the Save the World PvE campaign for free in 2018.”
WHAT DO YOU GET WITH THE FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE FREE DOWNLOAD?
The Fortnite Battle Royale free update is a new PvP mode which pits 100 players against one another on a giant map.
There will be destructible environments and players will also be able to harvest resources and build environments.
Gamers can play Fortnite Battle Royale solo or in squads.
Epic Games revealed that they are also planning on adding plenty more extra content after the Battle Royale release date on September 26.
They said they are looking into adding vehicles, and have already created prototypes for some ideas.
They’re also looking to add in more maps and are also working “to improve the feel of combat, controls, weapons and movement”.
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The Fortnite Battle Royale update release date is soon
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BOUGHT FORTNITE CAN YOU GET A REFUND?
Fortnite will be completely free to download next year, but it has been available to purchase in early access since July.
The standard edition of Fortnite costs £34.99 while the limited edition version – the most expensive one – costs £119.99.
Epic Games outlined their refund policy in a forum post in response to the question: ‘I bought the game for the PvP Battle Royale mode on PC last week. Since it’s free now, can I have a refund?’
Epic Games said: “Yes. If you purchased Fortnite between Sept. 12 and Sept. 20 to get access to Battle Royale, and you would like a refund, contact us and we’ll give you one. Fortnite Battle Royale will still be available to you for free.”
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The Fortnite Battle Royale free-to-play update has a September 26 release date
CAN YOU TRANSFER OVER YOUR PROGRESS FROM FORTNITE TO FORNITE BATTLE ROYALE?
Not for the time being.
Epic Games have said PvE and PvP are not connected and they “don’t know if Battle Royale will eventually connect to the Fortnite Campaign”.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE?
Epic Games have said that soon after the Battle Royale release date supply drops as well as leaderboards / scoreboards and rankings will be released.
Cosmetic items will also be launched as well as tweaks to the combat feel.