Is Fortnite cross-platform?

By Jesse Lennox Published September 14, 2024

Wolverine in his blue and yellow suit ready to fight with his claws out, except he's Peely from Fortnite — Epic Games

There’s no denying that Fortnite has earned its spot among the best games of all time. Whether you like the battle royale or not, or maybe prefer something like Apex Legends, the staying power this game has is incredible. The only other game that can be compared to it is Minecraft. Part of its success is the fact that Fortnite is available on just about anything with a screen. That should make it easy to play with anyone you want, but only if it is a cross-platform game. Let’s jump out of the battle bus and see what answers we can find regarding whether Fortnite is cross-platform.

Is Fortnite cross-platform?

Deadpool battles in a forest in Fortnite. — Fortnite

Yes, Fortnite was actually one of the first games to really push for full cross-platform support. As of now, players can party up across PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC, and Android devices.

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A huge part of the Fortnite experience is unlocking and buying all those awesome skins and cosmetics. Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about losing any of your rare skins if you decide to swap platforms since the game has a full cross-progression system. So long as you link your Epic Games Account, you can access all your gear wherever you play.

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Is Marvel Rivals cross-platform?

A team of heroes in Marvel Rivals.

The heroes and villains of Marvel are colliding in Marvel Rivals, but will you be able to clash with friends on other platforms? Being a cross-platform game is essential for a hero shooter looking to take the crown from games like Overwatch 2 or Apex Legends, but Marvel games have typically been exclusives in the past. This is a different case, though, since Marvel Rivals is shaping up to be one of the best shooters on PC and consoles. Let's use our team-up abilities to see if this free-to-play hero shooter has cross-platform support.
Is Marvel Rivals cross-platform?

Much like the Hulk, Marvel Rivals has a bit of a split personality when it comes to cross-platform support. On one hand, the game has full crossplay support. Anyone on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X/S can match up as a team or rivals in almost every game mode. By almost we mean that every group is pooled together for Quick Match, Conquest, Custom Games, and Practice, but not Competitive Mode. In this mode only, PC players are relegated to their own matchmaking pool to avoid any competitive advantages over console players using controllers.

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It only took 20 minutes for Fortnite OG to pass 1 million players

Fortnite OG Key Art

Fortnite OG isn't exactly a new mode -- it's come and gone several times before. What makes today's rollout special is that Fortnite OG is here to stay, and it's news that has delighted a lot of fans. Players have flocked back to Fortnite to play the nostalgia-riddled modes they remember.

In fact, within a mere 20 minutes of release, Fortnite OG had more than 1 million concurrent players in regular Fortnite and another 270,000 in Zero Build, Polygon reports. For context, that's about 1,822 times the maximum number of players Concord saw. Fortnite has always been a force of nature, but it has recently seen a surge of gamers like never before. As of right now, as we write this story, the game has 3,383,844 players, with its all-time high peak -- yes, of any of the previous years -- coming just five days ago with a whopping 14 million concurrent players.

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Is Temtem cross-platform?

how to trade in temtem

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Is Temtem cross-platform?

Temtem is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and even the Switch. Thankfully, there are no barriers to your Temtem tamer teaming up or battling it out with players on any of these platforms. This frees you up to go through the story in co-op, or just trade with friends no matter what.