Game company Epic Games recently shared details of the upcoming next-gen upgrades for popular free-to-play battle royale video game Fortnite.
The development team shared the important details of how the visuals would be improved for the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 versions of the game. They argue that the builds on the next-gen consoles are not just simply tweaked last-gen builds, but they are new native ones that will harness their powers.
Here are the details on what have been changed:
Fortnite on Xbox Series X|S
November 10 marks the arrival of not one but two brand-new Xbox consoles where you can play Fortnite. On Xbox Series X|S, Day 1 improvements to Fortnite include:
4K Resolution at 60 FPS on Series X
Experience Fortnite on Xbox like never before on Xbox Series X with stunning 4K running at a smooth 60 FPS.
Dynamic Visuals and Physics on Series X
Experience a more dynamic and interactive world with grass and trees responding to explosions, enhanced fluid simulations for smoke and liquid (cooler-looking smoke and liquid effects), and all-new Storm and cloud effects.
1080P Resolution at 60 FPS on Series S
Hop into any game mode and enjoy 1080P running at a smooth 60 FPS. The Xbox Series S will support most of the visual enhancements available on the Series X.
Get into Matches Faster
Loading performance has been significantly upgraded, not only improving texture loading but also helping you get into a match from game start-up much faster.
Enhanced Split Screen
On Xbox Series X|S, Split Screen now supports 60 FPS.
Fortnite on PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 will be launching November 12 or November 19 depending on your territory. On PS5, Day 1 improvements to Fortnite include:
4K Resolution at 60 FPS
Experience Fortnite on PlayStation like never before on PlayStation 5 with stunning 4K running at a smooth 60 FPS.
Dynamic Visuals and Physics
Experience a more dynamic and interactive world with grass and trees responding to explosions, enhanced fluid simulations for smoke and liquid (cooler-looking smoke and liquid effects), and all-new Storm and cloud effects.
DualSense Controller Immersion
Haptic feedback makes it feel like you’re holding the Suppressed SMG or Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle. In addition to general vibration support, we’ve integrated haptic trigger feedback for ranged weapons on the new DualSense controller.
Select Your Favorite Mode from the PS5 Home Screen
Fortnite supports PS5’s Activities, starting with the ability to go straight into the Battle Royale Lobby with either Solo, Duos, or Squads selected. Once in the Lobby, choose to queue up for your selected mode!
Get into Matches Faster
Loading performance has been significantly upgraded, not only improving texture loading but also helping you get into a match from game start-up much faster.
Enhanced Split Screen
On PS5, Split Screen now supports 60 FPS.
Players are also assured that the crossplay will remain available, and their progress and cosmetics will carry over to the new platforms. For Xbox Series X/S, just transfer the Xbox profile from Xbox One and then download the game on the next-gen console to get back into action. The PS5 version, just download the game from the PSN Store and log in with the Epic or PSN account.
There is also the throwback bonus that will be available for players will get the free Throwback Axe Pickaxe starting on November 4 until January 15, 2021. They can get it in-game or via the PlayStation Store.
Fortnite is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Android, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions coming when the consoles are available.
Source: Official Website
