Fortnite (PS5) News Articles
Saturday12th Feb 2022
News Uncharted's Nate Drake, Chloe Frazer Gliding to Fortnite on PS5, PS4
Tom Holland and traditional Drake available
Stock up on V-Bucks, because Uncharted is coming to Fortnite. While the collaboration is yet to be officially confirmed, it was first teased by dataminers earlier in the month, and now a trailer has leaked online. There are four costumes in total available, with two different versions of Nate and Chloe on...
Wednesday19th Jan 2022
News Aussie Artist Tones and I to Debut Songs in Fortnite from 21st January
Dance monkey
Fortnite is more than just a game: it’s a cultural phenomenon. That’s why we barely bat an eyelid these days when Epic Games cooks up something impressively cool, like its Soundwave Series, which is designed to promote (or, for the cynics among you, advertise) new musical talent. And following a successful run last year, it’ll...
Tuesday18th Jan 2022
News Fortnite's Famous Tilted Towers Return to the Game Today
Ready to get tilted
If you played Fortnite in the early days, you'll know the complete and utter chaos that was dropping at Tilted Towers. A hotbed for action and intense gunfights, you and your team dropped there if you wanted a piece of the action straight away. Map changes over the years have meant the Point of Interest had to make an exit, but...
Tuesday11th Jan 2022
News Tornadoes and Thunderstorms Are Forming in Fortnite on PS5, PS4
Get your umbrellas ready
With the holiday season and WinterFest now a distant memory, Epic Games is freshening Fortnite up with new weather events. This week you’ll find tornadoes and lightning storms forming all over Chapter 3’s island – but you should be running towards the inclement weather, and not the other way. Hopping into a tornado...
Saturday25th Dec 2021
News Star Wars' Boba Fett Drops into Fortnite on PS5, PS4 for Christmas Day
As you wished
Ah, Christmas: a day of turkey, squabbles, and V-Bucks in gift cards. Knowing that countless kids will have a hole burning in their elaborate Back Bling this Xmas, Epic Games has sure brought the goods: Boba Fett is available now in the Fortnite Item Store for the big day. The infamous Star Wars bounty hunter has been hotly requested...
Thursday16th Dec 2021
News Spider-Man: No Way Home's Tom Holland, Zendaya Front Fortnite WinterFest
Snow way home
Leave it to Fortnite to have the glitziest holiday update of the season: it’s signed up Spider-Man: No Way Home stars Tom Holland and Zendaya to feature as skins based on their characters from the film, Peter Parker and MJ Watson. Alright, it’s especially Christmassy we suppose, but it’s suitably timely – the movie is going to...
Wednesday15th Dec 2021
News PS Plus Members Get Free Fortnite Skin, Harvesting Tool
Suits you, sir
You don’t need to be subscribed to PS Plus in order to enjoy free-to-play games like Fortnite, but Sony tries to incentivise sign-ups by providing extra cosmetics to members. Following the recent release of Chapter 3, the Japanese giant has launched a new PS Plus Celebration Pack for Epic Games’ aforementioned Battle Royale, which...
Wednesday8th Dec 2021
News Fortnite Development Is Moving to Unreal Engine 5 Going Forward
Epic
We're sure you're aware, but Fortnite was recently refreshed with the arrival of Chapter 3, bringing a new map, characters, and features to the ever-evolving free-to-play game. Up to now, the popular title has been constructed using Epic's very own Unreal Engine 4, which has certainly served it well over the years. However, it seems the...
Monday6th Dec 2021
News Awesome Spider-Man Web Swinging in Fortnite Goes Viral
Swinging 'bout town
Fortnite may not be for you, but you have to give it props when the Battle Royale shooter fully implements a new feature that's exclusive to just one skin and looks completely natural in-game. And that is exactly what has happened with wall crawler Spider-Man in Chapter 3, who is able to web swing about the map. Using the...
News Spider-Man Swings into Fortnite Chapter 3 Along with New Map and Features
New beginning
Fortnite has just received a major overhaul, with Chapter 3 ushering in a fresh start for the ever-popular shooter. Amid numerous interesting new features and changes, Spider-Man joins the game as part of the new Battle Pass. The map has been totally overhauled, with lots of new locations to visit while you play Battle Royale. That...
Sunday24th Oct 2021
News Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield Finally Get Their Fortnite Cameo
Really powerful against living things
They’ve appeared in – count them – Dead by Daylight, The Division 2, a new movie, and a board game already this year, but Resident Evil heroes Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield have finally landed the cameo of a lifetime:
Tuesday21st Sep 2021
News Balenciaga Will Happily Sell You This Fortnite Shirt for $1,000
Caps, sunglasses, t-shirts too
Balenciaga, the high-end retail outlet famed for its Triple S and very questionable Speed trainers, is getting into the game merchandise business with a Fortnite clothing range that will cost you just about an arm and a leg. Take the plain white shite featured in the lead image of this article: that will set you back...
Tuesday17th Aug 2021
News Fortnite Is the Next Game to Copy Among Us in New Mode
Impostors
First it was Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and now it's Fortnite copying Among Us with a new mode that sounds just like Innersloth's game of working out who's acting sus. Under the name Impostors, this "is a mode for a maximum of ten players: eight Agents maintaining The Bridge and two Impostors out to overtake it". Sound familiar? We...
Saturday7th Aug 2021
News Ariana Grande Rocks Our World in Epic Fortnite Concert
Positions! 7 Rings! Mario Kart!
Epic Games has once again proven just how far ahead it is of anyone else in the live event space with a truly memorable Fortnite concert all about popstar Ariana Grande. Much like last year's Travis Scott in-game gig, players could watch the event and walk about the play area while the Positions singer put on a real...
Wednesday4th Aug 2021
News Street Fighter Icons Cammy and Guile Dab Their Way to Fortnite
Packing bonus items
The star-studded list of video game characters heading to Fortnite simply keeps on growing as Epic Games confirms Street Fighter stars Cammy and Guile will be available for purchase in the Item Shop starting this Saturday. Ryu and Chun-Li were already made part of the Battle Royale cast back in February, but now the roster of...
Monday2nd Aug 2021
News Ariana Grande Will Headline Huge Fortnite Concert This Weekend
Thank u, next
We truly are living in different times. Positions singer Ariana Grande has confirmed that she will headline Fortnite’s Rift Tour this weekend, which is scheduled to unfold from 6th August through 8th August. There are a number of shows planned – refer to the Fortnite blog for full details – and developer Epic Games recommends you...
Tuesday27th Jul 2021
News Fortnite's Next Big Event Coming 6th August, Countdown Begins Teases
Ariana Grande concert?
Epic Games is beginning preparation for its next big in-game Fortnite event on 6th August 2021, with update 17.21 now deployed to get the Battle Royale island ready for the show. It all kicks off at 3:05pm PT / 6:05pm ET / 11:05pm BST on the aforementioned date, but if you're in need of a reminder whilst gunning for first...
Monday12th Jul 2021
News Yes, NBA Legend LeBron James Really Is Coming to Fortnite
And here he is
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James is getting his long-rumoured Fortnite skin, just in time for the release of his starring role in the anticipated Space Jam sequel. The Los Angeles Lakers small forward – and former Cleveland Cavalier – will be available in the Item Shop from 14th July, with two stylish outfits. Both will come...
Monday26th Apr 2021
News Paris Saint-Germain Forward Neymar Is a Fortnite Hero Now
He can transform into a robotic puma
Human YouTube compilation and Brazilian forward Neymar is coming to Fortnite on 27th April, and he can transform into a robotic puma – or something. The bizarre crossover is part of the Battle Royale’s brand new Battle Pass, where you can complete quests to unlock a slew of cosmetic items, including a World...
Friday16th Apr 2021
News Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy Makes Her Grand Entrance in Fortnite
Available on all platforms
Here she is, then! Aloy has joined the ranks of Fortnite, ahead of Horizon Zero Dawn being free with Sony’s awesome Play At Home initiative. A new trailer introduces Guerrilla Games’ heroine to the fray, as she glides in on a Glinthawk a
Tuesday13th Apr 2021
News Horizon Forbidden West's Aloy Set for Fortnite Cameo from 15th April
Teaming up with the Tomb Raider
Update #2: And just like that, after leaking all over the web, Aloy has been confirmed for Fortnite. The character’s bundle will launch on 15th April – and it looks awesome. In addition to a skin, you’ll be able to secure a bundle featuring a Glinthawk glider and much, much more. “All items in the Horizon...
Tuesday16th Mar 2021
News There's a Retro Lara Croft Skin in Fortnite's New Battle Pass
A lotta Lara
Love it or loathe it, you’ve got to appreciate Fortnite’s crossover content. Epic Games has been working overtime adding iconic characters to its behemoth Battle Royale, and Lara Croft is the latest addition as part of its Chapter 2 Season 6 rollout. What’s neat, though, is that you’ll have the option to choose between the...
Monday22nd Feb 2021
News Street Fighter Faves Ryu, Chun-Li Floss Their Way to Fortnite
Ready, fight
More iconic video game characters are entering the fray in Fortnite, with Street Fighter’s iconic duo of Ryu and Chun-Li now available from the Battle Royale’s in-game shop. While the news did initially leak online, Epic Games were quick to follow up the rumours with confirmation – and a pretty awesome trailer, which you can watch...
Friday22nd Jan 2021
News Predator, Terminator the Next Movie Villains to Invade Fortnite
T-800 deploys
If Avengers: Infinity War still thinks it holds the crown for the biggest media crossover ever, it might want to think again because something else is eating its lunch. Fortnite is continuing to truck along with a frankly ludicrous amount of events that bring the stars of the big-screen to the Battle Royale title — Predator and the...
Tuesday19th Jan 2021
News Don Jerseys from the World's Best Football Teams in Fortnite
Oh, and there's Celtic
If it's not three lions on the shirt, it's probably some sort of other animal or memorable logo being placed just above your left nipple when donning the jersey of your favourite football team. And while you can't go full kit w*nker, Fortnite will allow you to wear your heart on your sleeve in digital form starting tomorrow...
Friday11th Dec 2020
News Master Chief Comes to PlayStation Platforms Thanks to Fortnite
Everyone wave Halo
Fortnite is crossing the streams, everyone. As part of its ongoing Season 5 events, Epic's ever-popular shooter is opening up all kinds of cross media possibilities. Recently, God of War's Kratos arrived as a playable character within the game, along with related accessories. It means that, yes, you can play as the P
Friday4th Dec 2020
News Even If You Don't Like Fortnite, This Kratos Trailer Is Pretty Cool
Along with a Mimir cameo
Update: Yeah, the new Fortnite trailer featuring Kratos is pretty darn cool, but you ain't seen nothing until you've seen the God of War performing some emotes: It's like discovering a whole new side to the iconic character. Original Story: Yeah, alright, we get it. You probably dislike Fortnite d
Thursday3rd Dec 2020
News Kratos Is Coming to Fortnite Season 5
Battle axe royale
Well, here's a crossover we weren't expecting. Kratos, star of the God of War franchise and one of PlayStation's best known characters, will be coming to Fortnite as part of Season 5. The news emerged when the above image was leaked online, showing off the Kratos skin in all its glory. As you can see, the Ghost of Sparta's...
Sunday8th Nov 2020
News Fortnite Crafts New PS5 Trophy List, But No Battle Royale Gongs
Save the world
Many had hoped that, with the PlayStation 5 version of Fortnite, developer Epic Games would add some new Trophies for the Battle Royale mode that the majority of people play. We’re afraid not: the game’s next-gen gongs are exactly the same as on the PlayStation 4, meaning they all universally pertain to the largely abandoned Save...
Monday2nd Nov 2020
News Here's How Fortnite Takes Complete Advantage of PS5
Support for Activities and DualSense pad
Whilst it's probably not the PlayStation 5 game most of the hardcore community is looking forward to, Fortnite will take full advantage of Sony's next-gen console from the word go. Available to download for free on 12th November 2020, the PS5 version will support the capabilities of the all-new DualSense...
