Fortnite Will Get Significant Upgrades on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

Published 11/03/2020, 6:59 AM EST

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The month we have all been waiting for is here at last. The much-awaited consoles from the houses of Microsoft and Sony will hit the stores this month, ushering in the next-gen of gaming. The Xbox Series X/S and the PS5 are set to revolutionize the gaming experience, thanks to their insanely powerful hardware. There has been a lot of talk regarding how it will affect the multiplayer gaming experience, especially in the case of Fortnite.

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From what we know as of now, FN will be getting major enhancements with the arrival of the next-gen consoles. Epic Games recently shared the details of the enhancements players will see on the Xbox Series X, Series S, and the PlayStation 5.

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Get ready to experience Fortnite on the next-gen consoles

Below is the list of changes players will experience on the next-gen consoles.

Fortnite on the Xbox Series X

  • Fortnite will run on the Series X console at 4K resolution at 60fps.
  • The game will feature fluid simulations for smoke and liquid effects, ensuring more detailed renderings of the same.
  • The overall rendering of the world will feature never seen before details. Get ready to witness a more dynamic world on Xbox’s next-gen console.
  • A major enhancement of the game will be the upgraded loading performance. Hop onto matches faster and show them how it is done.

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Series S

  • The game will run at 1080p at 60fps on the smallest console from Xbox.
  • Both the Series S and the Series X consoles will support split-screen gaming at 60fps. Now that is something to look forward to.

PS5

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  • On Sony’s upcoming console, the game will fully utilize the capabilities of the DualSense controller. The haptic feedback from the controller will mimic the sensation of holding and firing the actual weapon or using tools.
  • In addition to this, the game will enjoy UI integrated features on the PS5. Players will be able to go straight to the Battle Royale lobby directly.

Looks like Fortnite players have a lot to look forward to with the launch of the next-gen consoles. The Xbox Series X/S is set to hit the stores on the 10th of this month and the PS5 will follow shortly, two days later. Are you as hyped as we are?

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Samyarup Chowdhury is an eSports author at EssentiallySports since June 2020. An avid gamer since his childhood, Samyarup has played many titles such as GTA Vice City, IGI, and FIFA, among others. Currently, he is a rather defensive fan of Valorant and the Assassin's Creed franchise.
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