Fortnite (PS4) News Articles
Monday13th Jan 2025
News Dry Your Eyes, Devil May Cry Will Seemingly Ride Again in Fortnite
Better than nothing, right?
Rumours of a Devil May Cry, Fortnite crossover have been swirling since 2023, but at long last, the Son of Sparda and friends seem set to arrive in 2025. That's according to credible leakers in the community (thanks, Eurogamer), who say that Capcom's iconic IP is "coming soon" to Epic's ongoing multiverse. Outside of...
Friday20th Dec 2024
News A Portent of the End Times, Skibidi Toilet Has Come to Fortnite PS5, PS4
*Toilet flushing*
Embodying modern culture's highs and lows, we regret to inform you that Fortnite's Skibidi Toilet crossover is now live. First leaked, then officially confirmed, for 2,200 V-Bucks or your local equivalent, you can enjoy plunger pickaxes, a Plungerhead character skin and associated backpack, and the Gen Alpha icon, Skibidi Toilet...
Thursday19th Dec 2024
News Mariah Carey Is Currently Defrosting in Fortnite on PS5, PS4
It's almost time
Believe it or not, Mariah Carey is currently defrosting in Fortnite. The mini-event, according to leakers, will see a large block of ice – currently visible on the map – gradually melt over three days. When it concludes, like in real-life, the All I Want for Christmas Is You crooner will emerge from the glacier, and will hand...
Wednesday11th Dec 2024
News Fortnite's Tactical FPS Mode Looks Like a Whole New Game for PS5, PS4
In the Wick of time
Fortnite is just incredible. While dev Epic has been a little quieter rolling out the release’s new modes than Fortnite Festival and Rocket Racing, it continues to morph into a full-blown platform with 5v5 tactical FPS Ballistic, out today. As you can see from this launch trailer, this looks more like Rainbow Six than it does...
News Unlike Rocket Racing, Fortnite's Festival Mode Will Be Supported Through 2025 and Beyond
Keep the party going
Back when Fortnite introduced its LEGO and Rocket Racing offshoots, a third addition was made with Festival, developed by Rock Band studio Harmonix. The rhythm game, which features hundreds of licensed music tracks to play along to, is confirmed to be getting continued support through "2025 and beyond". In a recent blog post,...
Tuesday10th Dec 2024
News LEGO Fortnite Expands with Social Sim Brick Life, Launches This Week on PS5, PS4
LEGO city uncovered
LEGO Fortnite is undergoing some pretty major changes and expansions, and chief among it all is the arrival of Brick Life. This is a brand new game mode in which players explore and hang out in an open world LEGO cityscape, working jobs, socialising, and decorating their own space with furniture. You can get a taste of it in the...
Monday9th Dec 2024
News Fortnite Goes Ballistic, Full Tactical 5v5 FPS Mode Inbound
ADS and all that
The ever-changing Fortnite is again reinventing itself, this time as a Valorant-style 5v5 tactical first-person shooter. Best of all, Fortnite Ballistic is available this week, launching into early access on Wednesday, 11th December. Epic Games marketing director Molly Dyer provided additional details on the PlayStation Blog. In...
Saturday30th Nov 2024
News Fortnite Attracts 14 Million Concurrent Players to Hip-Hop Concert Event
A new record for the release
The curtain has just closed on another epic Fortnite event, featuring performances from Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and Juice Wrld. The finale to the current Remix season paves the way for Chapter 6, which has a Japanese theme to it. The concert attracted over 14 million concurrent players, a new record for the...
Friday29th Nov 2024
News Yes, Godzilla Roams the Map in Fortnite's Japan-Themed Season
Update: Cinematic trailer shows off even more
Epic Games has showcased the first trailer for Fortnite’s anticipated Chapter 6 Season 1 update, which is named Hunters and has a Japanese theme. The big takeaway from the trailer is that Godzilla will be roaming the map, which should lead to some exciting set-piece moments during Battle Royale...
News K-Pop Superstars NewJeans Leave Label Days Prior to Rumoured Fortnite Crossover
Attention
K-pop icons NewJeans have announced they will leave their record label Ador, a subsidiary of Korean giant Hybe, days prior to their rumoured appearance in Fortnite. According to reliable leakers, the Super Shy singers are due to headline the next season of rhythm game Fortnite Festival, replacing current star Snoop Dogg. Based on past...
Tuesday26th Nov 2024
News Godzilla, Baymax Front Fortnite's Japanese-Themed Hunters Season
Yes, Godzilla
We’re days away from a gigantic concert event in Fortnite, concluding the current hip-hop themed Remix season. After that, a new arc will begin, with Chapter 6 Season 1: Hunters from 1st December. As has been rumoured, this will have a Japanese theme, and the first look at the Battle Pass confirms Godzilla and Baymax will be...
Monday25th Nov 2024
News Hang Out with Geoff Keighley in Fortnite's Island for The Game Awards
The Doritos Pope arrives
The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley has been transformed into a full 3D character for this year’s Island of the Year in Fortnite. As with previous years, developer Epic Games has created a full interactive experience for you to test out the nominees and engage with minigames. But there’s more: Keighley is actually in...
Wednesday20th Nov 2024
News Paid Fortnite Membership Upgraded to Include All Battle Passes
Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music all in one
Epic Games has revealed it's upgrading the Fortnite subscription service Fortnite Crew to include all the Battle Passes it releases across the main Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music modes. The update takes effect on 1st December 2024, and the price isn't changing: it remains £9.99 / $11.99 per month to be a...
Monday18th Nov 2024
News Fortnite's TMNT Islands Trailer Demonstrates How Far Epic's Platform Has Come
We'd have never left the house
Epic Games' Fortnite is either the greatest game ever made or a horrific blight on the minds of impressionable young gamers, depending on who you ask. While we don't feel that strongly one way or the other, one thing is sure: if we'd had unfettered access to this TMNT Islands thing when we were in the grip of '90s...
Tuesday12th Nov 2024
News Fortnite OG Sticks Around As Permanent Mode from 6th December
Back to the beginning
You won’t need to wait for an annual dose of Fortnite nostalgia, as Epic Games is bringing back Fortnite OG as a permanent mode from 6th December. Rumoured earlier in the month but officially confirmed today, the mode will take the popular Battle Royale back to its very origins, with a Season 1 that reverts the release back...
Saturday2nd Nov 2024
News Fortnite's About to Make a Fortune by Flogging Freakin' Footwear
Run it back
FFS Fortnite, you’re just too good at this. It had been rumoured, but now it’s officially announced: Kicks are coming to the biggest Battle Royale on the planet. Beginning with the new Chapter 2 Remix – read more about that through here – you’ll be able to equip your characters with shoes. These will be compatible with 500 of...
News Fortnite Mixing It Up with Hip-Hop Chapter 2 Reboot
Snoop Dogg! Eminem! Ice Spice! Juice WRLD!
Fortnite will be banking on another unbeatable month, as its long-awaited Chapter 2 Remix season arrives. This remix of the classic map will have a hip-hop flavour, fronted by artists like Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Ice Spice. There’ll also be a free skin based on the late Juice WRLD to celebrate his legacy...
Monday28th Oct 2024
News Fortnite Will Unify Progression Across All PS5, PS4 Experiences
Keep it simple
Epic continues to iterate upon Fortnite’s progression, and has decided to unify everything around its existing Battle Pass XP system. Throughout this year, it’s released various Festival Passes and LEGO Passes with their own unique objectives and currencies. Beginning with Fortnite Festival Season 6, it will connect all...
Saturday12th Oct 2024
News Fortnite's Rocket Racing Seems to Be Running Out of Gas on PS5, PS4
No new official new tracks, it seems
Epic Games will effectively pull the plug on Fortnite racer Rocket Racing, which was developed by Rocket League maker Psyonix. Less than a year ago, alongside the launch of the free-to-play giant’s fifth chapter, the developer announced a trio of new experiences for the Batt
Thursday3rd Oct 2024
News Epic Games Boss Says Firm Now 'Financially Sound', Following the Firing of Over 800 Staff
Good news for some
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney says the firm is now "financially sound" following a tumultuous year which, announced last September, involved the company shedding some 830 to 870 staff. That's despite the Fortnite and Unreal Engine developer making billions in revenue in the interim, which is estimated to grow an additional 30% over...
Wednesday2nd Oct 2024
News Curb Your Kid's Fortnite Consumption with Epic's New Suite of Parental Controls
Your request for additional playtime has been denied
With the future of gaming looking increasingly like Fortnite, it's probably best that younger players' impressionable minds are prevented from going completely feral. New controls are being put into place to ensure that kids will know when it's time to hop off Epic's eternally popular game, which...
Tuesday1st Oct 2024
News Ever-Evolving, Live Service Experiences Like Fortnite Are 'the Future of Gaming'
According to Epic boss Tim Sweeney
Tim Sweeney, the boss of Fortnite maker Epic, believes the future of gaming is, well, Fortnite. Speaking at the Unreal Fest in Seattle, as reported by PC Gamer, he said that “a lot of games are released with high budgets, and they're not selling nearly as well as expected”. According to the executive, this is...
Monday16th Sep 2024
News LEGO Fortnite May Be the Most Impressive PS5, PS4 Game You're Not Playing
Set sail for the Lost Isles
Since the ever-expanding Fortnite introduced its trio of new experiences, we’ve not heard LEGO Fortnite mentioned much. The mode has been steadily expanding, however, with new gameplay mechanics, features, and improvements rolled out in a kind of “live service” style. This week it’ll get its biggest expansion yet:...
Friday9th Aug 2024
News Expect Big Fortnite News at Disney's D23, And Livestream It All in the PS5, PS4 Game
A kind of magic
As many of you already know, Disney has invested billions of dollars into Epic Games and Fortnite, and the giants are collaborating on all-new experience which will exist within the platform. We may learn more about that this weekend at D23, as the duo have teased big news direct from the show floor. Don’t worry if you’re not in...
Wednesday7th Aug 2024
News Fortnite Adds Option to Buy Its Battle Pass Rewards After 18 Months
So skins based on real IP can come back
Epic Games has revealed a change to the way it delivers Fortnite rewards in its Battle Pass structure as it opens up the option to sell items in the Shop that were previously only available if you worked through an old Battle Pass. With a big focus on skins based on real-life IPs like Star Wars and Marvel...
News The Seemingly Inevitable Fortnite, Fall Guys Crossover Is Now Upon Us
Buckle up, Beans
In what seems like something that should have definitely happened already, Fall Guys has come to Fortnite in a riotous, colourful explosion of service multiplayer goodness. Combining two of the biggest free-to-play offerings in one absurd package, a bunch of Fall Guys content will be available in Fortnite for the next week, ending...
Wednesday24th Jul 2024
News Fortnite Developers, Fans Team Up to Target Newly Added Cybertruck
Big, blocky bullseye on your back
The partnership between Fortnite video game developer Epic Games and Cybertruck manufacturer Tesla has only just begun, but already, it's proving to be a contentious pairing. Devs have taken to social media to voice their displeasure (directed mainly at billionaire truck maker Elon Musk), and fans and players are...
Tuesday23rd Jul 2024
News Forget Battle Bus, Tesla Cybertruck Touching Down Tomorrow in Fortnite
Elon's next-gen truck in action
As the barrier between our mundane, physical reality and that of the many shared multiverses continues to break down, Elon Musk's controversial-looking, medium-duty (but full-sized) electric pickup truck is set to debut in Fortnite. That's right, it's almost Cybertruck time. Epic Games unveiled its official...
Wednesday3rd Jul 2024
News NASCAR Speeds into Fortnite with Official Rocket Racing Circuit
3-2-1 Chicago
Rocket Racing, the actually-pretty-good arcade racing mode within Fortnite, now has some NASCAR content. Yes, the American motorsport is officially represented in Epic's metaverse thanks to a collaboration with developer Karta, and it's playable in the game right now. Players will be able to race around a new circuit, Chicago Street...
Monday24th Jun 2024
News Fortnite's New Mode, Reload, is Getting Back to Basics on PS5, PS4
Can't beat the classics
Epic's ongoing gaming platform, Fortnite, constantly reinvents itself. It just introduced a new mode, Reload, which offers a more classic experience on a new map filled with familiar locations. In addition, players can expect to wield previously benched weaponry, endless revives, and no vehicles. Reload is a 40-player mode...
