Hey Fortnite Community,

Today we’re emailing the first round of invites for the Fortnite Invite Event on iOS. This is the initial round of invites. We will be sending more in the coming days and weeks, so if you don’t get one right away, don’t worry.

The game is in an early state and we look forward to your feedback as we iterate and improve. We will email you when you are granted friend invites. Please post your suggestions to the forums or Reddit!

Haven't signed-up yet? Click here.

See you on the Battle Bus,

- Fortnite Team

• Read here to learn more about PlayStation 4 Cross-Platform play.
• Read here to learn more about Xbox One Cross-Platform play.

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We’re proud to present the Combat Pro control scheme for Save the World!  Here are the PS4 & Xbox One images (explanation below):
 

Why Combat Pro?

For those of you who have been playing Battle Royale as well as Save the World, you've probably seen that the default control schemes are significantly different.  One of the critical features in Combat Pro is switching weapons and building pieces on the controller bumpers.

In Save the World, the typical control schemes require the player to let go of the aim stick to press (Triangle or Y) to switch weapons or building types.  Now, since players won’t have to remove their fingers from the movement and aim sticks, Combat Pro for Save the World will allow players to stay in the fight while selecting what they’re using next.

It’s also critical for players to be able to use their hero-specific abilities amidst combat.  For example, it’s critical to Ninjas that they be able to use Shurikens and Dragon Slash in battle. To preserve the...

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#boogiedown

Introducing… the #boogiedown Contest!

To celebrate you, the fans, we’re calling upon our most passionate gamers to show us their best moves, with the first place winner’s dance created as an emote in Fortnite!

It’s easy to enter - simply take a video of you (or your friends) boogie-ing down and share your submission on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with #boogiedown.

The contest begins right now and will run until April 10. All entries must be submitted during the contest period. You can see the full rules here.

Winners!

We will now begin reaching out to winners and granting prizes! Please check your messages on social media if you've won. You will be contacted for the official Fortnite account or an official EPIC representative:

• @FortniteGame (Twitter)
• fortnite (instagram)
• Skyler L.G. (Facebook)
• Ed D. (Facebook)

1. @Populotus - https://twitter.com/Populotus/status/982720564195360769
2. bamthedancer -  https://instagram.com/p/BhXSGP1hvnx...

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#boogiedown Contest Rules

1. ELIGIBILITY:  The #boogiedown (“Contest”) is open to adults who are Fortnite Licensees throughout the Contest Period (“Contestants”). Contest is open to participants worldwide, but is void wherever restricted or prohibited by law. The Contest is sponsored by Epic Games, Inc., located at 620 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, NC 27518 (“Sponsor”). Employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives of Sponsor, the legal, promotion and advertising agencies of any aforementioned entity, and their immediate family members (defined as spouse, mother, father, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, grandparents and in-laws, regardless of where they live) and those living in their household (whether or not related), and each person or entity connected with the production or administration of the Contest, and each parent company, affiliate, subsidiary, agent and representative of any aforementioned entity are not eligible. This Contest is subje...

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Heya Folks,  We’re excited to finally be able share the replay system we’ve been working on for Fortnite Battle Royale with you!  You can now save your matches and watch them again from any angle, and share those hype plays with the entire squad. Adjust all sorts of cameras and settings to capture awesome cinematic moments on the battlefield. You can also use the replay system to analyze the match, learn where you can improve, develop strategies and take that Victory!  Level those skills up! We actually use this same system internally to shoot all of the Weapon, Outfit, and Limited Time Mode trailers we release. And we’re psyched to finally get these tools into your hands! Replay System Features: Camera Modes

• Third Person
  • Follows and orbits around the selected player.
  • 3 different follow modes: Off, Auto, Lazy.
• Drone Follow
  • Drone style camera that always keeps the selected player in frame.
• Drone Attach
  • Drone style camera that is loosely attached to the selected...

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Heya folks, It’s been no secret that over the past 24 hours we’ve been experiencing issues with our services that have prevented many of you from playing Battle Royale and Save the World. We’re sorry. We know how frustrating this has been. We messed up here. As thanks for being awesome and patient, we’re doing the following:

• For Battle Royale players, this weekend we’ll be offering a Back Bling gift that you can pick up in the store for free.
• For our Save the World folks, this weekend we will be offering a Troll Stash Llama in the loot tab for free.

Next week, we will be granting a pack of Battle Stars to our Battle Royale players and Seasonal Gold to the Save the World players. This will require brief additional downtime, so we will be including it as a part of our planned update next week. We’ll have a detailed postmortem of this week’s issues, and more information about how we will improve services for you in the future. Look for this later next week. See you out on the Battle B... Read more

Replay Royale Contest Rules

1. ELIGIBILITY:  The Replay Royale (“Contest”) is open to individuals aged 16 and older who are Fortnite Licensees throughout the Contest Period (“Contestants”). Contest is open to participants worldwide, but is void wherever restricted or prohibited by law. The Contest is sponsored by Epic Games, Inc., located at 620 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, NC 27518 (“Sponsor”). Employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives of Sponsor, the legal, promotion and advertising agencies of any aforementioned entity, and their immediate family members (defined as spouse, mother, father, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, grandparents and in-laws, regardless of where they live) and those living in their household (whether or not related), and each person or entity connected with the production or administration of the Contest, and each parent company, affiliate, subsidiary, agent and representative of any aforementioned entity are not eli...

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Fortnite Fans,

Fortnite’s replay system is now live and we couldn’t be more thrilled to finally put it into your hands. We’re issuing an all-hands-on-deck situation: We want to see what you can do with this nifty new system, creating your best Fortnite Battle Royale highlights video!

For more details on the new replay system, head here.

What’s in it for you?

Glad you asked! Submit a highlights video of your own gameplay using the new Replay system tools for a chance to win a high-end Alienware Aurora PC package, Atomos Ninja Flame high-resolution monitor-recorder, exclusive Fortnite swag, and more!
NOTE: Your submission must be original and can only include personal gameplay.

The contest begins today, April 13 and runs until April 26. Send us your best by April 26 at 11:59 ET to be eligible. For the full rules + requirements, head over to this blog!

Once the contest ends, we will review and announce the winners on April 30. Selected winners will win the following:

• Grand...

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FORTNITE – SOLO SHOWDOWN

Official Contest Rules

By participating in the Fortnite – Solo Showdown Limited Time Mode (the “Contest”), Contestants agree to be bound by these Fortnite - Solo Showdown Official Contest Rules (the “Rules”), which are binding and final on matters relating to this Contest.

SUMMARY:

In the Solo Showdown LTM you will be placed against other self-selected competitors making this the ultimate test of survival.  Placements in this limited time mode will be specially tracked and determine rewards you receive at the end of the event. The top 100 players will be awarded.

Your first 50 matches in the Solo Showdown LTM will be counted towards your Score.  You must play 50 Solo Showdown LTM matches to be eligible for a prize.

AWARDS:

1st Place: 50,000 V-bucks

2nd - 4th Place: 25,000 V-Bucks

5th – 50th Place: 13,500 V-bucks

51st – 100th Place: 7,500 V-bucks

HOW TO ENTER:

Play at least 50 matches in the Solo Showdown LTM.

CONTEST PERIOD:

The Contest is open, a...

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Do I need a Twitch Prime membership to redeem the Twitch Prime Pack within Fortnite?
Yes.
 
What exactly will I receive when I redeem the Twitch Prime Pack #2?
This pack includes 4 distinct items, all of which are exclusively available to Twitch Prime members:

• Battle Royale Trailblazer Outfit: On the forefront of victory.
• Battle Royale True North Back Bling: Find your way.
• Battle Royale Tenderizer Pickaxe: Leave a good first impression.
• Battle Royale Freestylin’ Emote: Tear up the dance floor.

Note: All items are cosmetic only and provide no competitive advantage. All items for Twitch Prime Pack #2 are for Battle Royale only.
 
How do I get my Twitch Prime content for Fortnite?
If you already have an active Twitch Prime membership (either paid or free trial), log in on Twitch to begin the claim process for this content.   
 
I already linked my Twitch and Epic account when I claimed the first Twitch Prime Pack. Do I need to claim again to get the current Twitch Prime content? 
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Wield true power… the Infinity Gauntlet. Starting now, you can become Thanos in the Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup.

Drop in Solo as you hunt for and fight over the Infinity Gauntlet. The first to equip the Gauntlet will transform into the mighty Thanos and wield the Gauntlet’s power!

You will need some serious firepower to take down Thanos. Only Rare, Epic and Legendary weapons appear in this Limited Time Mashup. Take down Thanos, equip the Gauntlet and claim Victory!

This collaboration started as a simple phone conversation between Epic and Marvel over a mutual appreciation for Fortnite and Avengers. We worked closely over the following weeks to bring these two worlds together and landed on the Limited Time Mashup, Infinity Gauntlet. When we saw the movie last weekend, which was incredible, we were even more excited.

This is a collaborative experiment between friends from start to finish. Jump in tomorrow, play and experience Fortnite x Avengers. It’s unlike anything w...

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Since Fortnite: Save the World’s launch, we have envisioned a way for players to take steps to customize their items to suit their playstyle. It’s here and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Introducing the Perk Recombobulator!

In patch v4.2, we’re introducing a way for you to choose and upgrade the perk loadout for your favorite weapons and traps!

Unlocking the Perk Recombobulator
The Perk Recombobulator is unlocked when you complete Plankerton Storm Shield Defense 2. At that point, a sequence of two side-quests will become available that, upon completion, reward you with a large number of brand new resources to use in the Perk Recombobulator. Be sure to complete these quests to get a head-start with your item customization!

To access the Perk Recombobulator, visit the item upgrade screen, and navigate to the new ‘Modify Perks’ option.

RE-PERK! and PERK-UP!
Replacing or Upgrading perks costs two new resources: RE-PERK! and PERK-UP!, respectively.

RE-PERK! is available through...

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Hey everyone,

Today we’re revealing our new Limited Time Mode: Solo Showdown.

Trying to prove yourself on the battlefield? Queue up for the Solo Showdown mode for a hotly contested Battle Royale experience. Unlike other LTMs, Solo Showdown will not change core gameplay of the current Solo mode. Instead, you will be placed against other self-selected competitors making this the ultimate test of survival.

The Fortnite team will frequently update this blog with the Solo Showdown standings. Top performers will be rewarded at the conclusion of this competition.*

AWARDS:

1^st Place:  50,000 V-Bucks

2^nd - 4^th  Place:  25,000 V-Bucks

5^th – 50^th Place:  13,500 V-Bucks

51^st – 100^th Place:  7,500 V-Bucks

Your first 50 matches in the Solo Showdown LTM will be counted towards your Score. You can see the full rules here.

We’ll be using the Solo Showdown as a one-off stepping stone to learn how to build great events for all types of players. If you crave testing and improving your own skills...

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Hi all,

Since launch, we’ve been working to make the experience better, including a number of quality of life and performance improvements.

CUSTOMIZABLE HUD

We’ve heard your requests for the ability to customize the HUD and, earlier this week, we added this feature to the game. Try it out and let us know what you think. We’re excited to get this into your hands!

Customizable HUD In-game

VOICE CHAT

We know that communication is key when you’re squadding up for that Victory Royale, so we’re working to bring voice chat to mobile. On top of that, you’ll be able to chat with your teammates regardless of platform!

We’re also looking to make it really easy to mute yourself, other players, or open up all communications with a simple tap. There will be a button on the screen that lets you mute yourself, mute everyone in your party, or go back to open-microphone.

GAMEPLAY AND CONTROLS

We’re continuing to work on improvements. Some upcoming examples include improving Autorun and add...

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Fortnite Competitors!

Grab your gear, drop in and start training. Since the launch of Fortnite Battle Royale we’ve watched the passion for community competition grow and can’t wait to empower you to battle with the best.

In the 2018 - 2019 season, Epic Games will provide $100,000,000 to fund prize pools for Fortnite competitions. We’re getting behind competitive play in a big way, but our approach will be different - we plan to be more inclusive, and focused on the joy of playing and watching the game.

Stay tuned for more details about competitive structures and eligible platforms in the weeks ahead!

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The Fortnite community has reached new heights in 2018 and it’s because of you, the fans. All of our players, partners and friends have helped make Fortnite so awesome this year… it’s time to celebrate! Where are we dropping?
Downtown Los Angeles! The Battle Bus is en-route to E3 2018 and the whole squad is coming. Join us at the Fortnite booth 2723 in the South Hall of the LA Convention Center, or tune-in to the 100-player Pro-Am featuring your favorite Fortnite pros and celebrities.

Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am

On Tuesday, June 12th, 50 pros and 50 celebrities will pair up to earn the ultimate Victory Royale. And you can win too! Tune into the live stream for a chance to win a Fortnite fan swag bag. One lucky viewer will receive the ultimate grand-prize VIP loadout. So what’s the loot? Six swag bags will be given away including:

• T-Shirt
• Hat
• Pins
• Socks
• And More!

And one Epic VIP swag bag - what’s inside? We’ll be revealing that live!

Join one of our official lives...

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What’s up Fortnite community, Let’s take a dive into some of the things we’re working on behind the scenes!

Controller

We’re looking at ways to make battling, building, and moving in Fortnite feel great on controller. We took an initial step with Builder Pro and feedback from you to create a better experience for console players swapping between building pieces.  Builder Pro Improvements
We heard your feedback about Builder Pro feeling inconsistent.  Sometimes after quickly switching to a building piece, it would not place when you pressed the button.  Similarly, Turbo Building could force you to let go and re-press to start building again, making it unreliable.  We’ve fixed these issues, and Builder Pro should feel consistent. Turbo Building Improvements
In the v4.3 update we’ve fixed various reported problems with the Turbo Building feature, such as building being cancelled while cycling through traps or after pressing certain combinations of buttons. We’ve also made Turbo Building f... Read more

FORTNITE – BLITZ SHOWDOWN

Official Contest Rules

By participating in the Fortnite – Blitz Showdown Limited Time Mode (the “Contest”), Contestants agree to be bound by these Fortnite - Blitz Showdown Official Contest Rules (the “Rules”), which are binding and final on matters relating to this Contest.

SUMMARY:

In the Blitz Showdown LTM you will be placed against other self-selected competitors making this the ultimate test of survival.  Placements in this limited time mode will be specially tracked and determine rewards you receive at the end of the event. The top 100 players in each server region will be awarded.

Your first 25 matches in the Blitz Showdown LTM will be counted towards your Score.  You must play 25 Blitz Showdown LTM matches to be eligible for a prize.

AWARDS:

1st Place: 20,000 V-bucks
2nd - 5th Place: 13,500 V-Bucks
6th – 100th Place: 7,500 V-bucks

HOW TO ENTER:

Play at least 25 matches in the Blitz Showdown LTM within the same server region.  Note that ‘NAE’ and...

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Hey everyone,

We received great suggestions and advice for Solo Showdown over the course of the competitive LTM from players all over the world who participated. The Fortnite team also has a few fun stats to share from the Solo Showdown LTM.

• For the top 100 players, the average eliminations per game was 4.96
• Average Solo Showdown match length was 5% longer than regular solo.
• The tiebreaker difference between #100 and #101 was seven eliminations.
• The European region had the most players in the top 1000.
• Teamers were banned from the event and cheaters were permanently banned from Fortnite.

We’re pumped to bring our players another competitive experience with a new Limited Time Mode: Blitz Showdown.*

What’s Different?

Blitz Showdown picks up on the pace and speed. Circles will be faster, combat more rapid, and eliminations now factor into the final scores. After 25 games, you will be scored based on each match’s placement and eliminations. And we’ll be rewarding 100 players th...

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Fortnite Competitors,

In less than a year, Fortnite has grown to 125 million players. To celebrate the community and embrace competitive play, last month we announced that Epic will be providing $100,000,000 to fund prize pools for Fortnite competitions during the 2018-2019 season. Today, we’re excited to share more details!

We’ll be supporting community organized events, online events, and major organized competitions all over the world, where anyone can participate, and anyone can win. Fortnite World Cup Qualifiers begin in Fall 2018, and culminate in the first Fortnite World Cup in late 2019. Whether you’re in the competition or watching at home, we want this to be fun for everyone.

What about the specifics? The $100,000,000 will be split between many events at different levels of competition around the globe. Fortnite World Cup play will focus on Solos and Duos, but there’ll be plenty of opportunities to squad-up in competition, too.

This is for you, the players. Qualificat...

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