Fortnite Comes to Nintendo Switch™ 2!
Fortnite comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. In some places, that’s TODAY. In other places, it’s just one more sleep!
Let’s get right into what you want to know:
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60 FPS!
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Higher resolution (2176x1224 docked, 1600x900 undocked)
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Greater view distances (See more things in the distance!)
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Higher-quality textures, higher-quality shadows, and higher-quality water rendering (nice water)
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Clothing physics enabled
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The Replay system is here — relive your best Battle Royale matches from another perspective!
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Capture video clips using the Capture button
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GameChat* supported — stream your Fortnite gameplay with up to three other friends
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For the hardcore tech folks: full “desktop” renderer, high-detail geometry, distance field ambient occlusion in docked mode, shadow casting point lights, high-quality effects
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Mouse controls supported with Joy-Con 2 (Starting June 7)
Before we get into the mouse controls, let’s see how Fortnite looks on Nintendo Switch 2:
Fortnite Visuals on Nintendo Switch 2
Fortnite Reload
LEGO® Fortnite Odyssey
Fortnite Festival
UEFN Islands
Mouse Controls on Nintendo Switch 2
Mouse controls with Joy-Con 2 controllers unlock with patch 36.00 on June 7. You’ll be able to aim using one or both of the Joy-Con 2 controllers as a mouse, plus navigate the UI!
With mouse controls, the right analog stick will be disabled, and you’ll rotate your character by using the selected Joy-Con 2 controller(s) as a mouse. There’ll be a cursor visible while navigating the UI.
If using the right or both controllers as a mouse, the ZR button will be treated as “primary click.” If using the left controller as a mouse, ZL will be treated as primary click.
You’ll be able to enable mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2 by:
- Going to the Settings in the Lobby or while playing Fortnite Battle Royale.
- Navigating to the Mouse tab.
- Selecting Right, Left, or Both under “Mouse Controls.”
If you’re using Left mouse controls, we recommend you also enable the Swap Movement Thumbstick setting. This will have your character move with the right thumbstick instead of the left thumbstick, generally making things smoother for left-handed players.
Mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2 will be usable in all Fortnite Battle Royale experiences on June 7:
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Battle Royale
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Zero Build - Battle Royale
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Team Rumble
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Reload
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Reload - Zero Build
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Fortnite OG
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Fortnite OG Zero Build
A Wish Come True: Get the Wishing Star Emote!
Until March 31, 2026, you’ll get the Wishing Star Emote the first time you log into Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2. Grab a shooting star, make a wish, and throw it back! You can’t go on an air ride with it, but it’s the next best thing.
The Wishing Star Emote may be available for purchase in the Fortnite Shop at a later date beyond March 31, 2026.
Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2 - FAQ
I did a System Transfer from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2. Can I jump right into Fortnite?
After a System Transfer:
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Delete “Fortnite for Nintendo Switch.”
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Download Fortnite from the Nintendo eShop.
Can I use my Nintendo Switch controllers (like the Pro Controller) to play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes, you can use your Nintendo Switch controllers — including the Pro Controller — to play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2.
Mouse controls do not work with the original Joy-Con controllers.
If I already connected my Nintendo account to my Epic account, do I need to do that again to play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. If you already connected your Nintendo account to your Epic account, your accounts will already be connected when you play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2. Just make sure you’re using the same Nintendo and Epic accounts you were using on Nintendo Switch.
If you haven’t already connected your accounts, you can do that in your Epic account settings.
What Fortnite games are available to play on Nintendo Switch 2?
Save the World is unavailable to play on Nintendo Switch 2. However, all other Fortnite games are available to play.
Whether at home or on the go, switch to another great place to play Fortnite!
*Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat.