You Can Play Fortnite on a Mac, But There’s a Big Catch
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While you’re able to use the Epic Games Launcher to play Fortnite on your Mac natively, it has its fair share of downsides. We’ll discuss all about it and teach you how to play the latest version of Fortnite on your Mac.
How to Get Fortnite on Your Mac
The only way to install Fortnite on your Mac is via the Epic Games Launcher for macOS. However, you should first checkEpic Games' websiteto see if your Mac meets the minimum requirements.
If you use an Apple silicon Mac, you should have no issues installing and running it. However, it doesn’t run smoothly on thebase spec MacBook Air, which we recommend avoiding.
Follow these steps to get Fortnite on your Mac:
Why Installing Fortnite on Your Mac Is a Bad Idea
While Fortnite will likely boot and run smoothly on most recent Macs,the Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuithas marred the Fortnite experience on macOS because the developer has refused to update its game.
This means there’s no crossplay support for Fortnite on macOS. You will see your friends online, but you will not be able to join in their games since they are using a different version of Fortnite from you. The only way to play is if they also use Macs.
Epic Games has also blocked access to V-Bucks and the Item Shop. So, you can’t buy new skins, emotes, gifts, back blings, or any other cosmetic items. And if you bought any on another device running a more recent version of Fortnite, you won’t see it in your inventory.
This, combined with its overly bloated size, makes the Fortnite experience on macOS very disappointing.
How to Play the Latest Version of Fortnite on Your Mac
Thanks tothe Xbox Cloud Gaming service, you can still play the latest version of Fortnite on a Mac via your browser. It’s typically a paid service that costs $16.99 per month, but you can access some free games like Fortnite without a subscription.
However, since Xbox Cloud Gaming streams Fortnite over the cloud, the video quality won’t be as good as running it natively on your Mac. Here’s how to do it:
Once you’re done with that, you should be ready to play Fortnite over the cloud. But ensure you have a fast and stable internet connection. Using a slow network means you’ll have to log in again frequently.
Alternatively, you canplay Fortnite using Nvidia GeForce Nowon an iPhone or Mac, but the same points and limitations apply regardless of the cloud gaming service you choose.
We’ve got bad news if you’re waiting for Fortnite to launch again on macOS. We have no evidence that suggests Epic Games will compromise and let Mac users play with everyone else again. It seems like the company has taken a stubborn stance and is waiting for a shift before taking decisive action.
This is mostly a bummer for gamers who just want to have some good old battle royale action without having to purchase a Windows PC. Since it’s unlikely Apple will change its App Store policies, we hope Epic Games makes a compromise soon.
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