When Epic first revealed and launched Fortnite‘s popular new Blitz Royale mode on June 17, it came with an expiration date of July 15. But it didn’t take long for the company to deliver an extension..

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Mark your calendars for October 15, 2026—Fortnite's v42.40 update is about to shake things up! Players will gain access to ...

Timed to hit shortly after Fortnite's triumphant return to the iPhone App Store in the US, following years of legal wrangling with Apple, Blitz Royale is meant to appeal to those wanting a bite-size ...

Epic Games has launched Blitz Royale, a fast-paced battle royale mode designed for quick matches and mobile-friendly gameplay. Unlike traditional Fortnite matches, Blitz Royale features 32 players, ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Fortnite is launching a fourth battle royale mode with its June 18 ...

Matthew is a Staff Writer in GameRant's News department. His first console was the NES, but he made most of his childhood memories with the SNES. Matthew spent much of his early life begging to go to ...

The v42.40 update for Fortnite goes live on October 15, 2026, featuring significant new content. This includes two new ...

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override has arrived, bringing Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, Tetris and Pac-Man into Battle Royale — with even more gaming icons joining later in the season. The new ...

Fortnite maker Epic Games will allow creators to sell in-game items through its platform — and earn a better cut of sales than via Roblox. The announcement comes at an interesting time for Fortnite as ...