Epic Games has detailed the improvements made in the Switch 2 version of Fortnite.
Fortnitewas released on the originalSwitchin June 2018, but while it was perfectly functional some noted that its reduced frame rate and blurrier visuals put players at a disadvantage when playing online multiplayer.
An enhanced version of the game will be available onSwitch 2when the console launches on Thursday, and will offer numerous improvements compared to the Switch version, including improved resolution and frame rate.
According toEpic Games, the Switch 2 version of Fortnite will include the following features not available in the Switch version:
Mouse controls support won’t be available at launch, but will come with the game’s next major patch on June 7. Mouse controls will be supported in all Battle Royale modes only.
According to Epic, players will be able to use either Joy-Con 2 controller (or both) as a mouse, and use mouse controls to navigate the menus.
“With mouse controls, the right analog stick will be disabled, and you’ll rotate your character by using the selected Joy-Con 2 controller(s) as a mouse,” the studio says. “There’ll be a cursor visible while navigating the UI.
“If using the right or both controllers as a mouse, the ZR button will be treated as ‘primary click’. If using the left controller as a mouse, ZL will be treated as primary click.”
Players will also be able to unlock an exclusive Wishing Star Emote if they log into the Switch 2 version of the game before June 08, 2025.
Epic also notes that Save the World is the only Fortnite game that won’t be available on Switch 2 – all other Fortnite games will be available to play.
