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Fortnite is coming to Linux so we may soon be able to play it and other games like Apex Legends on Steam Deck and Steam Machine
Epic Games is officially working on bringing its battle royale shooter Fortnite to Linux. The announcement was tucked away at the bottom of Epic's widely mocked blog post revealing the new, "vibe-coded" Epic Games Store, which is also coming to Linux.
Fortnite is finally coming to Linux thanks to Epic rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat, though Steam Deck support is still in the wind
Epic have announced that they're rebuilding their Easy Anti-Cheat software in order to get their flagship battle royale Fortnite running on Linux, after years of fretting that they don't think they'd be able to shut down cheaters operating across all the associated kernel configurations. It won't support Steam Deck for the foreseeable, mind.
Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux
Epic is working on bringing Fortnite to Linux through its Epic Games Launcher. The new launcher is releasing in preview today, and for the first time on Linux, and while Fortnite isn't available there just yet, Epic wants to make that a reality. So far, part of the reason Fortnite hasn't been available on Linux is concerns about cheating. While Epic's Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) service does support Linux, Fortnite itself does not, and in February 2022, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said that for Fortnit
Fortnite X Sonic Collab "To Be Continued"
Is that...? Epic's free-to-play battle royale Fortnite appears to be expanding on its in-game collab with the Sonic the Hedgehog series. As part of the blue blur's ongoing 35th anniversary celebrations, Sega shared a new teaser trailer for Fortnite x Sonic during its Club Chaos livestream. In it, you can see what looks to be...spoiler alert...Metal Sonic, and the trailer ends with "to be continued". The red eyes briefly appear around the 11-second mark in the video above (via Sonic Stadium). No
FBI Arrests 29-Year-Old Alabama Man After Epic Reported Fortnite Voice Chat Threats
The FBI arrested a Fortnite player last week after Epic reported threats he made over voice chat.
Fortnite Has Updated In-Game Art After Fans Discovered a Google Gemini AI Image Watermark
Fortnite has quietly replaced a piece of in-game artwork after fans spotted its original version contained a Google Gemini AI watermark.
Fortnite Five Nights at Freddy's Announcement is Now the Game's Most Liked Reveal Ever, Beating the Avengers and Dragon Ball Z
Epic Games' announcement of a Fortnite and Five Nights at Freddy's crossover has now become the battle royale's most-liked post of all time on social media.
78-Year-Old Fortnite Streaming Grandmother Now Holds a World Record
Cath Bowie, a 78-year-old grandmother, now holds a world record for Fortnite streaming.
Five Nights at Freddy's is coming to Fortnite for Fortnitemares
Epic has confirmed that Five Nights at Freddy's is joining Fortnite for this year's Fortnitemares event.
Dutch Consumer Group Files €100 Million Lawsuit Against Epic Games
Stichting Massaschade & Consument has accused the Fortnite creator of pressuring young players into spending real life money in-game The post Dutch Consumer Group Files €100 Million Lawsuit Against Epic Games appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
Dutch consumer group files lawsuit against Epic for misleading young players on Fortnite, seeking more than €100m in compensation
Original story: The Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument (SMC) has filed a class action lawsuit against Epic Games, alleging it has misled young Fortnite players.
After Asking Very Nicely For a Skin, Madison Beer Joins Fortnite Tomorrow
Madison Beer is the latest music icon to join the world of Fortnite, after previously issuing a public call to Epic Games for her to become a skin.
Fortnite's Kingdom Hearts Crossover Is Live Now, and There's Plenty for Fans to Discover
What the heart wants. Fortnite's current season, entitled Override, is celebrating numerous games and characters with many crossovers, and a major player in the season is Kingdom Hearts. Epic Games has now officially unveiled how Sora will look in its massively popular shooter with the below video: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Fortnite Kingdom Hearts Collaboration, Including Sora Skin, Lands This Week
Fortnite has officially confirmed its long-awaited Kingdom Hearts collaboration, with teases for at least four skins.
Here's Your First Look at Kingdom Hearts' Sora as He Joins Fortnite 'This Week'
What the heart wants. Fortnite's current season, entitled Override, is celebrating numerous games and characters with many crossovers, and a major player in the season is Kingdom Hearts. Epic Games has now officially unveiled how Sora will look in its massively popular shooter with the below video: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Sonic Creative Officer Takashi Iizuka Explains How Sega Found a Loophole to Let Sonic Shoot Enemies in Fortnite
Takashi Iizuka, a key figure in Sega’s Sonic Franchise, told IGN’s Jeffrey Vega about the unique difficulty the company faced in giving the Blue Blur a playable skin in Fortnite.
Sonic is allowed to fire guns in Fortnite because he’s an android, not the real one, Sonic Team boss says
"Sonic will never hold a gun", Takashi Iizuka maintains
Random: Sonic Is An Android In Fortnite Because The Real Sonic "Will Never Hold A Gun"
According to Sonic Team's boss, Takashi Iizuka. In case you missed it, Sonic the Hedgehog recently joined Fortnite, and Sonic Team's boss Takashi Iizuka has now revealed how this collab got approval from Sega.
Andrew Garfield Historical Drama The Uprising Gets a Fortnite Crossover
Fortnite is officially crossing over with Andrew Garfield’s medieval rebellion film The Uprising, including historical melee weapons and film-inspired cinematic endings unique to each outcome.
Fortnite Goes 32-Bit to Reveal New Gaming Legend Season With Legally Distinct Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat Parodies, Plus Actual Sonic the Hedgehog
Fortnite has shown off its character roster for Overdrive, the battle royale's upcoming season themed around legendary video games.
There's Now a Fortnite Star Wars Skin You Need to Visit Disneyland to Unlock
Fortnite now has an exclusive Star Wars skin available only to those who visit two Disneyland parks.
Fortnite officially reveals Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, Persona and other gaming crossovers for its next season
Chapter 7 Season 4, Override, focuses on other video game characters
Fortnite is getting a collaboration with a game made in Roblox, months after Epic boss Tim Sweeney referred to the rival platform as a force that could "grow and eat gaming"
It looks like Fortnite is getting a crossover with a game made in Roblox. In the latest upcoming season of the game - named Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override - the world's biggest battle royale introduces a wealth of gaming properties to its world. Developer Epic's first trailer for the new season (below) shows off a slew of gaming characters from all eras: you've got Crash Bandicoot, Sonic the Hedgehog and his pal Tails, Joker from Persona 5, Mega Man, Kitana and Scorpion from Mortal Kombat
No Sony Characters in Fortnite's Big Gaming Celebration Season
Arriving on 20th August. Fortnite’s big gaming celebration season arrives this week, on 20th August – but there’ll be no Sony characters involved. While the platform holder has shared Kratos and Aloy with the title in the past, neither feature at all in this trailer for Override. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Fortnite confirms that Sonic is coming to its next season, Override
It's been heavily suggested by leakers that the next season will focus on video game crossovers
Sonic the Hedgehog Is Confirmed to Be Speeding into Fortnite in Upcoming Season
Way past cool. I guess it was inevitable, really, but yes, Sonic is officially crossing paths with Fortnite in the game's forthcoming season. Chapter 7 Season 4, named Override, appears to be themed around games and/or digital realms, and it seems Sonic the Hedgehog is part of the fun. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Sonic Collabs With Fortnite In A New Zone Later This Month
"New zone loading". Sonic the Hedgehog is currently celebrating his 35th anniversary and it seems he'll be racing into Fortnite's new chapter. The official Sonic accounts on YouTube and social media have posted a new video featuring Sonic and what appears to be the Fortnite character Peely, while showing off a new zone in the popular battle royale title.
Sonic The Hedgehog Joins Fortnite In A New Zone Later This Month
"New zone loading". Sonic the Hedgehog is currently celebrating his 35th anniversary and it seems he'll be racing into Fortnite's new chapter. The official Sonic accounts on YouTube and social media have posted a new video featuring Sonic and what appears to be the Fortnite character Peely, while showing off a new zone in the popular battle royale title.
Sonic the Hedgehog is Joining Fortnite, and Yes You'll Be Able to Dash Up Walls in the Green Hill Zone
Sonic the Hedgehog is joining Fortnite as part of the battle royale's upcoming gaming-themed season.
Fortnite Is Keeping Sprites for Next Season, a Gaming-Themed Crossover Expected to Feature Sonic, Persona, and Tetris
Fortnite's popular Pokémon-like Sprites are sticking around for the game's next season — a gaming mash-up expected to feature Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona and Tetris.
Kingdom Hearts Is Coming to Fortnite, So I May Finally Spend My V-Bucks
Gawrsh. I bought a bunch of V-Bucks back when Honkai: Star Rail characters were added to Fortnite, and they’ve been burning a hole in my virtual pocket ever since. While there’s been a lot of great skins added lately, nothing’s really made me want to splash out – not even that awesome Spider-Man: Brand New Day costume that just came out. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Fortnite Will Let You Unlock John Wick as a The Simpsons Character
Keanu Reeves has never guest starred on The Simpsons, but if he did, this is how his iconic assassin John Wick might look.
Fortnite Adds New Spider-Man, Hulk, and Punisher Skins in Brand New Day Crossover
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is taking over Fortnite as part of a brand new crossover.
Fortnite’s next season could be based on ‘Gaming Legends’ including Sonic, Kingdom Hearts and Persona
Leakers have put together a large list of gaming collabs set to appear in the game
Fortnite has started adding AI voices to its NPCs for an upcoming ‘conversations’ feature
The voices will be used in Gemini-powered conversations on user-created islands
Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’
Get ready for more AI characters in Fortnite. Developer Epic Games is going to let Fortnite creators publish experiences featuring characters with AI-powered voices starting on July 30th, and ahead of that launch, it's created 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" that creators can use as NPCs. The characters include Fortnite staples like Agent Jonesy, Peely (the banana), Fishstick (a walking fish), and Cuddle Team Leader (who wears a pink bear mascot head). Epic tested the waters
David Beckham is the latest footballer to arrive in Fortnite
He joins previous guest skins like Messi, Vini Jr and Harry Kane
Fortnite's Skimpy New Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn Swimwear Skins Are Locked to Modes Rated 13+
Fortnite has released DC characters Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn in skimpy swimwear, and locked their use to modes rated T for Teen, or ages 13+.
Of Course The Odyssey is Joining Fortnite — And Matt Damon is a Skin
Fresh from his epic journey home after the Trojan War, Matt Damon's Odysseus has one more trip planned: riding the battle bus into Fortnite.
Fortnite gets The Odyssey skins – Here’s how to unlock them by competing in Odyssey Cups
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As England's World Cup Semi-Final Nears, David Beckham Announces He's Joining Fortnite
England footballing legend David Beckham will soon be available to buy in Fortnite.
Epic Games settles lawsuit against former contractor accused of leaking unannounced Fortnite collaborations
Epic Games has settled a legal case against a former contractor accused of leaking confidential information about Fortnite's then unannounced collaborations with IPs like Minecraft, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones.
Epic Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Against Alleged Fortnite Leaker
Epic Games sued a former contractor in March 2026, accusing them of leaking "confidential partner IP and trade secrets" on social media The post Epic Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Against Alleged Fortnite Leaker
Epic settles with Fortnite leaker who shared South Park, Minecraft and Overwatch collabs
Hayden Cohen previously worked on Fortnite as an associate producer
Epic Games settles a court case against former contractor accused of leaking Fortnite collaborations
Epic Games has settled a court case against a contractor accused of leaking Fortnite information.
Epic reaches lawsuit settlement with former contractor who was also a notorious Fortnite leaker
No more leaking for you!
Epic settles lawsuit against alleged Fortnite leaker who used to work for them
Plus: Fallout from Sony's 2028 disc fade-out, and the message Sony shared with partners
Drop Dead Singer Olivia Rodrigo Joins Fortnite Today
Popstar Olivia Rodrigo is joining Fortnite today, as the latest celebrity addition to Epic Games' battle royale.
Olivia Rodrigo is the latest musician to arrive in Fortnite as a playable character
She's available from today as part of the Icon Series
Fortnite Begins Reselling Old Battle Pass Skins in Next Update
Fortnite will begin reselling content from old battle passes as part of its next update.
Fortnite's Popular Pokémon-Like Sprites Are Fueling a Player Surge — and 5 More Species Get Added This Week
Fortnite's popular battle royale mode is enjoying an influx of players keen to hunt the game's Pokémon-like Sprites — and five more species arrive this week.
Sonic-Themed Fortnite Collab Teased, Coming Soon
And more "new partners" are on the way. It's Sonic's 35th birthday this month, and during Epic's 'State of Unreal' showcase this week, a new collaboration was teased with the ever-expanding free-to-play universe Fortnite.
Epic wants to let you bring your Fortnite skins to other games
Epic Games has been touting the potential of an interoperable metaverse for years, though that vision hasn't yet become a reality. But with Unreal Engine 6, the next major version of its game development engine, Epic plans to take a big step toward that theoretical future: It will let developers make games that can use a player's Fortnite skins and will let developers build skins of their own that work with Fortnite. "We're tackling this problem first because we want to prove things out with a s
Fortnite Maker Confirms How It Uses Generative AI to Help Create Concept Art and Designs for New Skins
Fortnite maker Epic Games has offered a rare glimpse behind the scenes at how it designs new character skins and in-game locations — and shown how certain stages involve the use of generative AI tools.
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Stone Comes to Fortnite With Crunchyroll Anime Island
Fortnite players will soon be free to share their love for Dr. Stone as part of a new limited-time Crunchyroll Anime Island experience.
Rambo could be the next major collaboration coming to Fortnite
A new leak suggests the action film hero is coming this month
Fortnite Fans Are Obsessing Over Its New Pokémon-Like Sprite Creature Collecting
Fortnite fans are forking out real money on eBay for rare species of Sprite — the game's cute new, Pokémon-like creatures that can be collected and traded.
Fortnite Live Event Stuns Fans as The Rock's Fate Is Revealed and Ben Starr's Character Is Unmasked in Shock Twist
Fortnite has just concluded a stunning live event that saw the game's storyline propelled forward in dramatic style.
Fortnite Fans Are at War Over a Controversial Streamer's Inclusion, and the Toxic Backlash It's Created
Fortnite players are warring over a collaboration with a controversial streamer in the battle royale game's next season.
Fortnite's return to the Apple App Store and iOS has caused an eight-year record surge in downloads, with a spike in daily activity, too
Fortnite has faced tons of difficulties in recent times, with engagement going down and massive layoffs at Epic affecting its short-term creative potential. However, its recent return to the Apple App Store has kickstarted a surge in downloads and activity.
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Epic Games Launcher preview arrives - Native Linux support, Fortnite for Linux is coming and upgraded Easy Anti-Cheat
Epic Games have announced their brand new Epic Games Launcher refresh has a Preview available, along with Native Linux support and Fortnite is coming to Linux. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Reminder: These 3 PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted or Disabled in October 2026
Fortnite loses Rocket Racing and the PS4 version of Warzone goes offline. Once again, I'm compiling all the upcoming delistings, server shutdowns, and general disruptions you should be aware of across PS5 and PS4 for October. This article was first published in September, but with all those delistings out of the way, let's now focus on what's left in October. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
I Tracked Down the Most Remote Gamer in the World
The story of how Fortnite, Crash Bandicoot, and Shaquille O'Neal's fighting game Shaq Fu found their way to the most remote place in the world The post I Tracked Down the Most Remote Gamer in the World
Investors hate Roblox’ new direction – but a reversal may be impossible | Opinion
When Epic Games announced major layoffs back in March, it become clear that Fortnite – once regarded as holding a near-unassailable market position – was facing a serious slump, if not a lasting decline. One common response was to claim that the dream of the ever-evolving metaverse-like “forever game” had not died; it now rode on the shoulders of Roblox, whose meteoric growth with younger demographics likely explained much of Fortnite’s downturn.
Meccha Chameleon ranks second behind Fortnite in PC revenue for June | Newzoo charts
Indie hit Meccha Chameleon was a breakout success in June, ranking as the second-highest PC title in revenue behind Fortnite, according to Newzoo.
With Pokémon in Fortnite Seemingly Off the Table, Palworld Looks Likely to Crossover Instead
Steam hit Palworld looks likely to crossover with Fortnite in the future, while Pokémon seemingly remains off the table.
Warframe Reveals Major New Chapter, Playing Card Mini-Game, Fortnite Collab And Much More
And Brysko, a Sentient Warframe. The free-to-play co-op third-person looter shooter Warframe, which made its debut on the Switch 2 in March, held its 11th TennoCon Celebration this week, sharing multiple announcements. Developer Digital Extremes unveiled the next major narrative chapter 'Warframe: Tau', a new Warframe, Brysko, Warframe's first card mini-game, new enemy faction & environment, and new music. The title also now has a Fortnite collab, with the Void joining Epic's popular battle roya
After Epic outline a genAI focused Unreal Engine 6, Vampire Survivors studio Poncle say they're "reviewing" their Fortnite collab
If you heard the sound of a wet fart reverberating throughout the world yesterday, it'll likely be thanks to the most recent State of Unreal, where Epic offered some more concrete details regarding its plans for Unreal Engine 6. Namely, that it wants to infuse it with generative AI, and there's also some bollocks about using your Fortnite skins in other games and vice versa. But speaking of Fortnite, the same showcase announced a Vampire Survivors collab was on the cards, only for developer ponc
Vampire Survivors dev 'reviewing' Fortnite collab after Epic's AI announcement
Poncle voiced its doubts mere hours after the collaboration's announcement.
Vampire Survivors Developer “Reviewing” Fortnite Collaboration Following Epic’s AI Announcements
After Epic highlighted the role of gen-AI in Unreal Engine 6, Poncle has stated it's currently "reviewing" its Fortnite collaboration The post Vampire Survivors Developer “Reviewing” Fortnite Collaboration Following Epic’s AI Announcements
Vampire Survivors studio Poncle is "reviewing" its Fortnite collaboration after the State of Unreal show and Epic's focus on generative AI
Last night, during its State of Unreal presentation, Epic unveiled a number of upcoming Fortnite collaborations with Control Resonant, Sonic Crossworlds Racing, Phantom Blade Zero, and the award-winning Vampire Survivors. However, a mere matter of hours later, Vampire Survivors developer Poncle said it was "reviewing" its Fortnite collaboration due to Epic's use of generative AI.
Fortnite boss hopes to take on Roblox's massive everythingverse with a "very different" massive everythingverse, as Epic unveil genAI-infused Unreal Engine 6
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, overseer of a company which fired over 1000 staff just a few months ago, has laid out his vision for the games industry's future during a "time of both crisis and opportunity". As Epic revealed an Unreal Engine 6 packed with generative AI model support designed to "reduce the tedious work" that goes into making games, Sweeney painted a picture of a future in which the threat of Roblox eating the world is combatted by a bunch of game makers working with Epic to create
Vampire Survivors Developer 'Reviewing' Fortnite Crossover Plans, After Epic Details Unreal Engine 6 AI Usage
Vampire Survivors studio Poncle appears to be reconsidering its plans for a lucrative Fortnite crossover, after Epic Games this week confirmed it now uses generative AI tools within the battle royale's art and design process.
Hours after announcing a collab with Fortnite, Vampire Survivors dev suggests it may back out over Epic's touting of generative AI
Poncle is apparently reconsidering its Fortnite collab after seeing how Epic is using generative AI to help design Fortnite assets.
Vampire Survivors Dev 'Reviewing' Fortnite Collaboration Due to Epic's Use of Generative AI
Taking a stand. Fortnite maker Epic is, perhaps unsurprisingly, all-in on generative AI – proudly so. It released various videos earlier this week, showing how it’s incorporating the controversial technology into its workflow, from concept art creation through to environmental models and everything in between. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Unreal Engine 6 has a novel idea: you using your Fortnite skins in other Unreal games and vice versa
Epic Games has detailed some of the features in its next generation Unreal Engine - Unreal Engine 6 - and one of the ideas it's testing is the ability for players to move their Fortnite skins into other Unreal Engine games, and for other Unreal Engine games to put their skins into Fortnite.
The UK government is considering banning children from speaking to strangers in games like Fortnite and Roblox
The UK's online safety minister is concerned about 'stranger pairing' in games.
Mobile gaming has a new, and growing, measurement problem | Opinion
Fortnite is back on Google Play. Google has cut its store fee to 20% – or 15% if developers integrate its AI assistant, cloud saves, and achievements. The headlines have focused on what developers stand to save. But the more important question is what this moment exposes. The industry doesn't actually have a reliable picture of where mobile game revenue comes from anymore.
Why the founder of Kongregate believes that Roblox is its successor
User-generated content (UGC) in the gaming space is a buzzy topic, with platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft and even GTA Online serving as a platform for thousands of creators to build their own games and in some cases their own fortunes – but it's not a new one.
Australian Government Demands to Know What Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam are Doing to Prevent Grooming, Radicalisation
Mandatory responses required.