Fortnite (PS4) News Articles
Thursday4th Dec 2025
News The Battle Bus Is Returning to Fortnite, and a Nostalgic Nicktoon Is Along for the Ride
New collab incoming
Fortnite is in a transitional phase right now, with Chapter 6 drawing to a close and Chapter 7 beginning in earnest in the coming days. However, in the interim, something unusual happened: the Battle Bus that normally drops players into the vast Battle Royale map was destroyed. The good news is that, thanks to players working...
Wednesday3rd Dec 2025
News Fortnite Artist Fights Back Against Generative AI Accusations from Fans
Show your work
A Fortnite artist whose work has been caught up in a generative AI controversy has fought back against the claims by showing the process behind his work. The juggernaut Battle Royale was taken to task this week in the aftermath of its latest season’s release for featuring some suspicious looking posters, including one with a...
Monday1st Dec 2025
News PS5's Biggest Game Fortnite Accused of Using AI Art
But is it AI or genuine work?
If even one of the biggest games in the world, with all the money it generates on a daily basis, is now embracing AI tools for art production, how much hope is there left? Following the end of the Zero Hour live event this weekend and the beginning of Season 7, Fortnite players have started pointing out parts of the...
News Over 10.5 Million Concurrent Players Show Up for Avengers: Endgame-Esque Fortnite Event
As a new chapter gets underway
A lot is made of concurrent player numbers on Steam, but we rarely get data across all storefronts and platforms. Free-to-play juggernaut Fortnite gave us a peek into how big it is this weekend, though, when it announced that 10.5 million concurrent players logged in to play its Avengers: Endgame-esque Zero Hour...
Thursday27th Nov 2025
News Visionary Director Quentin Tarantino Realises a 20-Year Dream within Fortnite on PS5, PS4
Yuki's Revenge
For over 20 years, Quentin Tarantino has dreamed of a new Kill Bill chapter named Yuki’s Revenge. And, in a sign of the times, he’ll realise that vision within Fortnite’s upcoming season, from 30th November. Built in Unreal Engine in collaboration with Epic Games, the long-awaited chapter will feature character models from the...
Monday24th Nov 2025
Rumour Paramount to Collab with Fortnite for Some Fun New Sidekicks
Likely Nickelodeon-based
There are only a few Sidekicks available in Fortnite as of right now, but that may change in the near future, and they may all come from Paramount-owned IPs. That's according to a new rumour currently doing the rounds among Fortnite leakers. One of them is SamLeakss, as you can see below: They stop short of saying...
Thursday6th Nov 2025
News Can't Get to Disneyland This Xmas? Let Fortnite Take You There on PS5, PS4 Instead
Game rush
A little while back, Disney announced plans to collaborate more deeply with Fortnite, which has resulted in various mini-seasons like Star Wars and the current The Simpsons crossover. But the partnership will get stronger yet again from today with the addition of the Disneyland Game Rush, a new Island launching within Epic’s everything...
Wednesday5th Nov 2025
News Fortnite's Superb The Simpsons Season Breaks Records for Blockbuster Battle Royale
"My Springfield brings all the boys to the Battle Royale"
A game as big as Fortnite is always going to have ups-and-downs, but the latest The Simpsons mini-season is the Battle Royale at its best. We’ve been having a superb time exploring Springfield, eating Steamed Hams and hanging out with Ned Flanders. And it turns out we’re not alone. Epic...
Tuesday4th Nov 2025
News Some of Fortnite Chapter 7's Collabs Are Already Being Teased and Leaked
That's Hollywood, baby
Fortnite is currently in the middle of a major crossover event with The Simpsons, and while everyone's enjoying the trip to Springfield, some fans have their eyes on what's coming up next. Epic Games' evergreen free-to-play shooter plays host to many collaborations with other IPs, and Chapter 7 — set to begin on 29th...
News Fortnite's New Sidekicks Are Cute, But Fans Aren't Happy About the High Cost
Limited customisation makes it worse
Recently, Fortnite added a new feature that fans had been waiting for: Sidekicks. Sidekicks are little animal companions you can unlock and equip, and they'll accompany you while you play most of the game's various modes. On the bright side, these Sidekicks are cute, and players can interact with them and...
Sunday2nd Nov 2025
News If You've Never Played Fortnite, This Is the Season to Try on PS5, PS4
Evergreen menace
If, like this author, you’ve waited more than 15 years for a new The Simpsons game, then this latest Fortnite season may be the next best thing. Look, don’t just take our word for it, and check out the trailer: Epic’s done an outstanding job with this mini season, which is available now and will run all month long. The...
Thursday30th Oct 2025
News Fortnite Introduces Sidekicks, Pet Pals That Join You Throughout the Game on PS5, PS4
Begins in November
If you're tired of playing Fortnite solo, fear not: you'll never have to play alone again when the new Sidekicks join the fun. Epic Games has announced Sidekicks for its evergreen free-to-play shooter, and they're essentially little animal companions that accompany you across various parts of the game. They don't offer any...
Friday24th Oct 2025
News Fortnite's Highly Anticipated The Simpsons Season Starts to Leak
First look at map and art
We’ve waited multiple generations for a new The Simpsons game, but it looks like a Fortnite season is the best we’re going to get. Fortunately, this sounds like an extremely fun event if you’re a fan of Matt Groening’s legendary animated show. Early key art confirms Homer, Marge, Ned Flanders, Bart, Krusty, and...
Friday10th Oct 2025
News Fortnite's Long Anticipated The Simpsons Mini-Season Could Be One of Its Best
Kang and Kodos discovered in-game
We’re probably never getting another The Simpsons game which is a crying shame. But we are getting a Fortnite mini-season inspired by the show. This has been rumoured for months now, and while it still hasn’t been officially acknowledged by maker Epic, the leak of a glider featuring Kang and Kodos all but...
Thursday9th Oct 2025
News This Year's Fortnitemares Has an All-Star Lineup on PS5, PS4
Scooby Doo! Doja Cat! Jason Voorhees! Ghostface! More!
If you haven’t played Fortnite for a while, then there’s truly never been a better time to get back into it. Alongside the recent addition of Kpop Demon Hunters – and the strongly rumoured Springfield map – Epic has announced the latest rendition of Fortnitemare
Thursday2nd Oct 2025
News KPop Demon Hunters Show Fortnite How It's Done with Special Mode, Outfits, More
Live right now
Unless you've been living under a rock, you're probably at least aware of KPop Demon Hunters — a Netflix movie from Sony Pictures Animation that's taken the world by storm. Well, it looks as though it'll soon be crossing paths with the ever-popular everything game, Fortnite. First, the official account for Fortnite replied to Rei...
Monday22nd Sep 2025
News Daft Punk Aren't Getting Back Together, But They Are Coming to Fortnite
Bring the (French) house down
Gen Alpha is about to make a Discovery – it turns out Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger wasn’t originally a Kanye West song, after all. With the French duo done for the foreseeable future, Fortnite is keeping their legacy alive, with a new interactive experience that will take you through their random access...
Wednesday27th Aug 2025
News Gorillaz May Be the Coolest Fortnite Festival Headliner Yet
Feel good inc
Seeing as we’re no longer getting the rumoured NewJeans season in Fortnite Festival, we reckon Gorillaz may be the next best thing. The cartoon band created by Damon Albarn just works in Fortnite’s art style, with members 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Russel Hobbs, and Noodle all represented. You’ll be able to get Noodle and 2D from...
Wednesday6th Aug 2025
News Halo, Power Rangers Headline Helldivers 2 Tinged Fortnite Season on PS5, PS4
Suit up
Fortnite probably should have called in a couple of Helldivers – or at least the Earth Defense Force – to deal with its latest pest problem. Ah, no worries – it’s got the UNSC Spartan of Halo fame and the Power Rangers on its side. Oh, and by the way, that includes Megazord if you complete his quests, starting 16th September. The...
Tuesday5th Aug 2025
News Power Rangers Are Coming to Fortnite, And You Absolutely Must Watch the Reveal Trailer
Go go watch it
The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers will be saving the day in PS5 and PS4 live service game Fortnite, and this announcement trailer may be one of the best we’ve ever seen. Advertising the upcoming Chapter 6 Season 4 update, Shock n’ Awesome, the launch trailer shows the Red Ranger, Blue Ranger, and Yellow Ranger all taking on a...
Wednesday18th Jun 2025
News LEGO Fortnite Goes Helldivers In Latest Major Expansion
Expeditions
Fortnite, the ever-evolving free-to-play title, today adds a new mode to its LEGO Fortnite branch. Expeditions is its name, and it differs from the other LEGO experiences by focusing on PvE co-op combat. Players will team up and take control of minifigures in one of three classes — Shadow Caller, Rift Ripper, and The Hunter. Each one...
Tuesday20th May 2025
News Fortnite's AI Voiced Darth Vader Is Causing More Chaos in the Games Industry
"Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed"
If you’ve played Fortnite over the past few days, you may have recruited Darth Vader to your team. Pretty cool, huh? Even cooler is that you can actually talk to him, as the game experiments with chat bot technology trained on the late actor James Earl Jones’ voice, with...
Friday2nd May 2025
News The Force is Strong in Fortnite's New Star Wars Season on PS5, PS4
Wipe them out
You won’t necessarily need to travel to a galaxy far, far away to get your Star Wars fix this May 4th, as the Galactic Battle era is here in Fortnite. This is a Star Wars-themed season, so if you’re a fan of George Lucas’ iconic sci-fi universe, then you’ll find a lot to like about this Battle Royale update. You’ll find...
Monday31st Mar 2025
News Mortal Kombat Is Koming to Fortnite This Week, Including Scorpion, Raiden, Kitana Skins
Flawless victory royale
Fortnite is collaborating with Mortal Kombat for its next big update, with several new character skins joining the previously released Sub-Zero. The Scorpion outfit is available now in the Shop, and following a game update arriving tomorrow, 1st April 2025, the character will also feature on the Battle Royale island...
Thursday27th Feb 2025
News Iconic Anime Cowboy Bebop Has Now Infiltrated Fortnite on PS5, PS4
The real folk blues
1998 sensation Cowboy Bebop, widely regarded to be one of the greatest animes of all time, has now infiltrated the world of Fortnite. Available in the Item Shop right now, you can purchase packs including protagonists Spike Spiegel and Faye Valentine. The characters cost 1,500 V-Bucks apiece, or you can pick up a big bundle...
Wednesday19th Feb 2025
News Fortnite Gives First Taste of Chapter 6 Season 2, Featuring Sub-Zero
Finish him
While it hasn’t been fully announced just yet, the feedback to Fortnite’s forthcoming Chapter 6 Season 2 hasn’t been amazing. Due out on 21st February, Lawless appears to have a GTA-style theme, with gangsters and criminals running wild on the Battle Royale map. Perhaps the biggest highlight for the Battle Pass is the inclusion...
News Epic Games Names and Shames Fortnite Cheater, Gives Prize Money to Charity
Making an example
In a stunning display of corporate retribution, Epic Games has sent a clear message to anyone considering cheating in Fortnite. After RepulseGod, real name Morgan Bamford, attempted to cheat their way to victory in a multi-million dollar tournament, Epic successfully sued, received a monetary settlement, banned Bamford for life,...
Monday3rd Feb 2025
News Fortnite OG Brings Back Tilted Towers in Season 2, Live Now
Plus original loot update, cosmetic items
Fortnite has brought back one of the most famous locations in the Battle Royale's entire history, Tilted Towers, as its OG mode receives a refresh that includes the original Season 2 offerings. Designed to mimic the origins of one of the most popular titles in the world, the seasonal update is live now and...
Friday24th Jan 2025
News Epic Will Gladly Commit Billions to Fortnite's Continued Dominance
Financial ruin prefereable to a deal with Apple, Google
Fortnite could be with us for the next few (human) generations, judging by how Epic Games' founder and CEO Tim Sweeney is talking. Success in the games industry is now measured in decades, and the battle for the future looks like it will be fought, in part (and to the groans of millions of core...
Monday13th Jan 2025
News Local Co-Op Warms Up for Fortnite Festival on PS5, PS4
Party like its 2007
Fortnite Festival, in some ways the spiritual successor to the Rock Band series, is getting local co-op, a feature that has surprisingly been absent so far. With the advent of Festival Season 7, up to four players can play (guitar) on the same console, and provided you have friends, you could even try and recreate the late-2000s,...
