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Epic Games has released the full list of features for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of its free-to-play battle royale game. While the new release sadly lacks support for a few of the new console’s features, it’s a major upgrade over the pretty damn rancid version of the game on Nintendo’s now last-gen machine.
Fortnite Switch 2 features confirmed
On the Nintendo Switch 2, Fortnite runs at 60fps in both docked and handheld play, which is heaps better than the 30fps target of the original handheld. In portable mode, this 60fps target is achieved at a 900p resolution with the docked mode hitting a 2K, 1440p resolution.
Alongside the doubled framerate target and significantly higher resolution, the new version of the game also benefits from a much higher view distance, allowing players to see more foliage, buildings and more from further away. Anyone who’s played the rough-looking Fortnite Nintendo Switch port will understand just how much of an improvement this is.
Additionally, the new handheld has higher-quality asseta across the board with textures on-par with other costumes, actual shadows, water shaders and clothing physics for every character in the game. While the new version of the game may not look as snazzy as the PS5 or PC version of the game, it’s a generational leap over the last Switch version.
Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2 also features the replay system available in other versions of the game that was removed from the last handheld’s port. As for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive features, players will be able to use the Joy-Con mouse to play the game.
Unfortunately, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game doesn’t actually appear to support 120fps playback on the new handheld. While this is a shame, it’s unsurprising to see the intensive battle royale game fail to hit this target on launch. However, there is hope that 120fps, or even 90fps, can be patched into the game after release.
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop is now online for gamers who have access to the new handheld. While the majority of games for the new console still aren’t released, gamers can now actually use their console.
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