Fortnite is coming to the Switch 2 with some huge visible enhancements and new options which are going to make it really feel like a brand new recreation for the Nintendo crowd.
Whereas we knew that Fortnite can be playable on the Swap 2 at launch, right now Epic announced the entire new options which are being included into the sport by way of an replace. After years of maxing out at 30 fps on the unique Swap, Fortnite will now run at 60fps on the Swap 2. The sport can also be getting a decision bump to 2176×1224 when docked and 1600×900 when undocked (up from 1560×880 docked / 1170×660 undocked). Draw distance, textures, shadows, and water rendering are additionally getting an total high quality enhance that may make the sport extra crisp.
And on the newer aspect of issues, Fortnite can also be launching assist for the Switch 2’s GameChat feature in addition to assist for the console’s Pleasure-Con 2 mouse controls. Whereas Epic has already pushed the Fortnite replace for people who’ve gotten their palms on the Swap, assist for mouse controls — which work in Battle Royale, Zero Construct, Workforce Rumble, Reload, and Fortnite OG — isn’t set to launch till June seventh. June seventh additionally simply so occurs to be the day when Fortnite’s ongoing Star Wars-themed season involves an finish with the Death Star Sabotage live occasion, which might be going to take a look at lot higher on the Swap 2 in comparison with its predecessor.
All of this may not appear too particular to individuals who have been taking part in Fortnite on different consoles, but it surely really can’t be pressured sufficient how not nice the sport has appeared on the Swap prior to now. Mouse controls apart, these updates may not change gameplay all that a lot, however they’re going to make squadding a a lot, rather more pleasurable expertise.