How To Play Fortnite on GeForce Now: Complete Guide

Fortnite is available on GeForce Now so we will be providing you with a quick and simple guide how you can download and play the game

How To Play Fortnite on GeForce Now: Complete Guide
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You can play Fortnite on GeForce Now which allows you to use touch controls on mobile. If you prefer a different control input, then you can play with a keyboard-and-mouse on most GeForce NOW-supported devices, and play with a controller on all GeForce NOW-supported devices!

In this guide, we will be providing you with all of the steps you need to take to play Fortnite on this cloud service as it works well on most low-end devices as long as you have a high-speed, low-latency, and stable internet connection. 

Fortnite on GeForce NOW can help you test out new ways to play the game either with a controller or touch controls. Whatever way you choose to play, GeForce NOW has you covered in most cases so let's get started and see how you can play Fortnite on this cloud service.

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How to Play Fortnite on GeForce Now

It is very simple to start using GeForce Now to play Fortnite, just make sure to follow these steps and you will be playing in no time:

  1. You will first need to sign up for a GeForce NOW membership by following this link to Nvidia's site, here. Although they offer paid memberships, there is a free one available to users as well. You can check out which plan best suits your needs.
  2. Once you have selected your membership plan, you will be prompted to either create a new Nvidia account or log into an existing one. 
  3. As soon as you have set up your account, you can now either go ahead and download Nvidia's native app for GeForce NOW or use their web option. The service offers individual apps for Windows PC, macOS, Android, Android TV, and LG TVs.
  4. You should now be able to launch Fortnite directly from GeForce Now. You will be then prompted to link your Epic Games account so your progress and items can be transferred over. 

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Fortnite on GeForce Now FAQ

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Here we will be going over some questions you might have regarding playing Fortnite on GeForce NOW. 

What Controllers Can I Use?

The list of supported controllers can vary depending on the device you’re playing on. You can see the GeForce NOW system requirements page to see all of the supported controllers per device. Sony DualShock 4 (PS4) controller, Sony DualSense (PS5) controller, and Microsoft Xbox Wireless controllers are supported by all devices. 

If you would like to use game streaming on mobile devices specifically, you can use either a controller or touch controls.

Which Fortnite Games Can I Play?

On Windows PC, macOS, Android TV, NVIDIA SHIELD TV, supported Samsung TVs, and LG TVs, all of the current Fortnite games are available to play on GeForce NOW from the cloud, including Battle Royale/Zero Build, LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing, Save the World, and community-made games.

Please keep in mind that on smartphones and tablets, Save the World is unavailable to play on GeForce NOW from the cloud. However, all other current Fortnite games are available to play.

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