Fortnite runs on a wide range of devices. The numbers below come from Epic's support page and the Epic Games Store, so you can check your machine before you download.
Key takeaways
- Minimum PC: Windows 10 22H2 64-bit, Intel Core i3-3225, Intel HD 4000 or Radeon Vega 8, 8 GB RAM.
- Recommended PC: 16 GB RAM, an NVMe SSD and a GTX 960 or R9 280 class card.
- Platforms include PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2, iOS and Android.
PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 22H2 64-bit | Windows 10 or 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 3300U |
| GPU | Intel HD 4000 or Radeon Vega 8 | Nvidia GTX 960 or AMD R9 280 (2 GB VRAM, DirectX 11) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | Not listed | NVMe SSD |
For the highest "Epic" quality preset, Epic lists 8 GB or more of video memory, a card in the RTX 3070 or RX 6700 XT class, and a CPU such as an Intel Core i7-8700 or Ryzen 7 3700X.
Where you can play
According to Wikipedia, Fortnite is available on Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, iOS and Android. iOS returned to the US storefront on May 20, 2025. Android is not on Google Play and is installed through the Samsung Galaxy Store or the Epic Games app.
Making Fortnite run better
- Lower the render quality and resolution before anything else.
- Close other programs while playing.
- Install on an SSD if you can.
- Update graphics drivers.
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