Macs aren’t typically designed for gaming, but many Fortnite players wonder if the game can run on these devices.
But can you play Fortnite on Mac? We’ll answer this question in detail in this ONE Esports guide.
Fortnite is one of the most popular battle royales in the world, and it is available on almost every major platform.
Can you play Fortnite on Mac?
The short answer is yes, you can play Fortnite on Mac. It was released on the platform on the same day as Windows, and people have been able to play it on Mac since then.
However, things were running smoothly until Apple and Epic Games got involved in a lawsuit after Fortnite was removed from the App Store.
The removal was due to how Epic handheld microtransactions in the game. However, the company found this decision unfair and decided to take Apple to court.
After the trial concluded, Epic Games ceased support for Fortnite on Mac following the 13.40 update. Since then, although the game can still be downloaded and played on Mac through the Epic Games launcher, the developers have not released any further updates.
Therefore, if you do decide to play the game on Mac, you’ll be stuck with the 13.40 version, which does not offer crossplay and many other new features.
Is there an alternate way to play Fortnite on Mac?
If you want to play the latest version of Fortnite on a Mac, then you’ll need to opt for a cloud service like Xbox Cloud Gaming. While it comes with a monthly subscription, you can play Fortnite for free.
All you need to do is head over to the official Xbox Cloud Gaming page for Fortnite, click on “Sign in,” follow the on-screen instructions, and wait for the game to load.
However, it is important to keep in mind that as it is a cloud service, the visual quality will be lower than what you’d get from running the game on the device itself.
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