Players should download an Android antivirus app as a precaution. I understand why Epic Games wants to forego the Google Play Store's 30 percent sales cut, but this requirement creates some security concerns users could inadvertently download malicious software from unofficial Fortnite sources, for example. If you choose the former, your phone will prompt you to allow apps to be installed from Chrome or whatever browser you use, since Google typically locks down Android phones to app downloads from the Google Play Store. The website gives you two choices: a standalone Fortnite Installer download or Samsung's Game Launcher app. Owners of eligible Samsung Galaxy devices can head over to Epic's website to download the game. After that, the game will be available to all Android users.I tested Fortnite on the Galaxy S9+ read on for my impressions below and leave any burning questions in the comments. For most Android owners, that wait is still not over, though, as Fortnite is exclusive to Samsung Galaxy devices for the game's opening weekend (Aug. The bigger news, however, is that the Note 9, along with recent Galaxy devices, such as the Galaxy Tab S4, will be the first Android devices to get Fortnite, Epic Games' insanely popular battle royale game.įortnite is already available on most platforms including Windows, macOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and iOS, but Android users have had to patiently wait on the sidelines.
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