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Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 is now live across all compatible platforms. With the drop of the latest season, however, we have seen a few changes when it comes to system requirements.
Prior to this season, Fortnite was available to play on Windows 7, 8, and 10. Given the size of the game and its new system requirements, Fortnite remains playable on Windows 10, but the list of compatible systems has been cut.
Let’s go over what Windows users need to know.
Can I Play Fortnite on Windows 10?
Yes, you can download and play the latest season of Fortnite on Windows 10.
How To Play Fortnite on Windows 10
To play Fortnite on Windows 10:
- Install the Epic Games Launcher.
- Visit the Epic Games website
- Click download in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
- Now download Fortnite for Windows to begin playing.
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What Are the System Requirements for Fortnite on Windows 10?
According to Epic Games, the system requirements to run Fortnite on Windows 10 are as follows:
Recommended System Requirements
- Video Card: Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU
- Video Memory: 2 GB VRAM
- Processor: Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM or higher
- Hard Drive: NVMe Solid State Drive
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Minimum System Requirements
- Video Card: Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8
- Processor: Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit or Mac OS Mojave 10.14.6
Epic Quality Presets Specifications
- Video Card: Nvidia RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, or equivalent GPU
- Video Memory: 8 GB VRAM or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700, AMD Ryzen 7 3700x or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM or higher
- Hard Drive: NVMe Solid State Drive
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
How do I see if Fortnite can run on my PC?
To check if your PC meets these requirements, read through this checklist provided by Epic Games:
- Click Start.
- Type system information into your search bar, and search.
- Go to System Summary to review your operating system, processor, and memory.
- Go over this information and make sure your set-up either meets or exceeds the system requirements listed above.
Can I Play Fortnite on Windows 7?
No, you can no longer play Fortnite on Windows 7. With the drop of the game’s newest season, Windows 7 is not supported natively.
Can I Play Fortnite on Windows 8?
No, you can’t play Fortnite on Windows 8. Along with Windows 7, this version is no longer supported by the game natively.
While Epic Games has cut these previous versions of Windows, the latest season of Fortnite promises all-new gameplay features optimized for Windows 10.
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