Fortnite is coming to the Swap 2 with some large visible enhancements and new options which are going to make it really feel like a brand new recreation for the Nintendo crowd.
Whereas we knew that Fortnite could be playable on the Swap 2 at launch, as we speak Epic announced all the new options which are being integrated into the sport through an replace. After years of maxing out at 30 fps on the unique Swap, Fortnite will now run at 60fps on the Swap 2. The sport can be getting a decision bump to 2176×1224 when docked and 1600×900 when undocked (up from 1560×880 docked / 1170×660 undocked). Draw distance, textures, shadows, and water rendering are additionally getting an total high quality enhance that may make the sport extra crisp.
And on the newer facet of issues, Fortnite can be launching help for the Swap 2’s GameChat characteristic in addition to help for the console’s Pleasure-Con 2 mouse controls. Whereas Epic has already pushed the Fortnite replace for folk who’ve gotten their fingers on the Swap, help for mouse controls — which work in Battle Royale, Zero Construct, Staff Rumble, Reload, and Fortnite OG — isn’t set to launch till June seventh. June seventh additionally simply so occurs to be the day when Fortnite’s ongoing Star Wars-themed season involves an finish with the Death Star Sabotage live occasion, which might be going to have a look at lot higher on the Swap 2 in comparison with its predecessor.
All of this won’t appear too particular to individuals who have been taking part in Fortnite on different consoles, nevertheless it actually can’t be harassed sufficient how not nice the sport has regarded on the Swap prior to now. Mouse controls apart, these updates won’t change gameplay all that a lot, however they’re going to make squadding a a lot, rather more gratifying expertise.