Like all digital Switch titles, it must be claimed and downloaded from the first-party eShop app.
Heres how to download and install Fortnite on Nintendo’s hybrid home console.
Turn on your Nintendo Switch andlog in to your Nintendo account.
To pop launch the Nintendo eShop, tap on its orange icon or select it and pressA.
HighlightSearchfrom the left menu and throw in “Fortnite.”
As you jot down, the on-screen keyboard displays word prompts above the letter keys.
TapSearchor press the+button on your Nintendo Switch controller.
TapFree Downloador highlight the icon and pressA.
This is why the button says “Free Download” instead of the usual “Proceed to Purchase.”
You’re shown a confirmation screen.
SelectCloseto exit the Nintendo Switch eShop or selectContinue Shoppingto keep it open and view other video game listings.
You dont need to keep your Nintendo Switch fully powered on downloading Fortnite after purchasing it within the eShop.
The game continues to download when the console is placed in Sleep Mode.
A Fortnite icon appears on the Nintendo Switch Home screen immediately.
It flickers slightly, and a download progress bar appears along its bottom while it’s downloading and installing.
A video game download may pause if you use an app or another game that requires an internet connection.
If youre thinking of playing while you wait, verify you only play offline.
The game fully downloads once the image appears solid and the progress bar disappears.
There are still a few more things to do before you might dive right in, though.
On your setup, open your preferred web web client andgo to EpicGames.
Fill in the required fields and selectCreate Account.
You’re sent an email to the address you used in the form.
opt for link in this email to confirm the address and activate your Epic Games account.
From the left menu, selectConnected Accounts.
SelectConnectunder all of the video game networks you wish to play Fortnite on with the same account.
If multiple people use your box and Nintendo Switch, double-check youre connecting the correct accounts.
Tap theFortniteicon on your Nintendo Switch Home screen to fire up the game.
The game loads after a minute or two, and eventually you’re shown a welcome screen.
You should receive a user agreement.
ensure to read it, then pressYto accept.
You may be shown a news screen with information on the latest game updates.
Feel free to read these posts or pressBto begin the game.
Epic Games powers pretty much all aspects of Fortnite, including player communications, matchmaking, and online games.
TheNintendo Switch Online serviceisnt used at all and isnt needed to play Fortnite online.
Highlight the button next toEnter Epic Name or Emailand pressA.
type your friends Epic Games username or their associated email address.
A friend request is sent.
Once your friend approves it, they appear in your Fortnite friends list.
Your Epic Games/Fortnite friends list is completely separate from your Nintendo Switch friends list.
you’ve got the option to also get free skins as part of bundles in the Nintendo eShop.
You’ll regularly get free V-Bucks if you purchase the Fortnite Battle Pass.
it’s possible for you to only change your Fortnite name once every two weeks.
To change Fortnite accounts on Switch,add a new user profile to your Switch.
When you open Fortnite with the new profile, you’ll be prompted to access to an account.
