Fortnite Mobile Review


Last night I checked my email and found out that I got an invite to play Fortnite Mobile! 

I’ll start off by saying that I am familiar with Fortnite. I play it on both desktop and Xbox One and have been really impressed with the constant updates and smooth running gameplay. For a free game, it is definitely well worth your time. Fortnite Mobile is the same way. It is currently free and on an “invite only” session.

The game mechanics are exactly the same as consoles so there will be no unfamiliarity. You load up the party bus, drop onto the island, and try to be the last man standing. All maps, content, and updates will appear on mobile as they do on other versions. Right now duo mode is temporarily unavailable, but you can still play solo or with a squad.

One of my biggest problems with Fortnite Mobile is the movement and shooting audio. On consoles, you can hear another player’s footsteps when they approach you. You can also hear their gunshots. However, it used to be up to you to figure out where those sounds were coming from so that you could combat it. On Fortnite Mobile, the game tells you exactly where footstep and gunshot noises are coming from. This takes away the element of surprise and makes hunting people surprisingly easy. On average, I get a lot more kills on Fortnite mobile than I do when I am playing on my Xbox. On top of that, you are also alerted when a chest is nearby and it points you in the right direction of the chest. Finding loot on Fortnite Mobile is definitely a lot easier and it results in more intense battles with better guns and more ammo supplies.


This could cause a potential problem as cross-play is available. Mobile users are able to join queues for PlayStation 4 and PC games, according to Nick Chester, an employee for Epic Games. However, PS4 and PC users will not be allowed to join a mobile queue. So if you are up for a challenge, you can try your luck against a player who has a controller rather than a tiny touchscreen phone. Eventually, mobile players will be able to play with Mac, PC, and PlayStation 4 users. Android and iOS users will also be able to take each other on in the battle royal. 

Another big drawback with Fortnite Mobile was something that I was hesitant about since they first announced the app. I have never been a fan of mobile shooting games because I find it extremely difficult to move quickly and aim without my fingers blocking the screen. This app is no exception to that rule and you will definitely spend a lot of your time cursing yourself for not being able to properly aim. However, every other player is in the same boat. I was also worried about how smoothly the game would run but after playing several solo and squad games, I don’t think it will be an issue now or in the future.

Overall, Fortnite Mobile is a pleasant surprise with decent graphics and gameplay. It is definitely restricted by being on a mobile device, but that isn’t much of a problem since you can still play the game for free on Xbox, PlayStation, and desktop. Once all the modes open up and the servers are ready to handle all the players, Fortnite Mobile is sure to take the world by storm much like it’s console counterpart. 

If you want to receive an invite to play Fortnite Mobile, then you can head over to Fortnite’s official website and sign up for a potential email invite. Currently Fortnite Mobile is only available to iOS players, but Android users can still sign up to receive an email when an Android supported version of the game is released.

There is no official release date for Fortnite Mobile, but according to Epic Games, "support for Android will be coming in the next few months."

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