Fortnite players can finally strap on jetpacks from today

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here

Epic Games is officially rolling out jetpacks for Fortnite Battle Royale players today, so you'll soon be able to look as cool as Sean Connery did in that bit from Thunderball. Only, well, you will actually be flying and not trying to look serious in front of an obvious green screen.

Jetpacks arrive on the scene slightly later than expected, and come as part of Fortnite update 4.2. The item will be available from 12.00pm BST (8.00am EST), though fortunately won't be accompanied by any server down time.

The arrival of jetpacks in Fortnite has been something of a long running joke, as the feature has been touted since February but always seemed to end up getting delayed. 

Fortnite will continue its mission for world domination by launching on Android devices this summer.

About the Author

Fortnite

  • Platform(s): Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
  • Genre(s): Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter
9 VideoGamer

More News