Nintendo Switch
Which Platform Should You Play Fortnite On?
Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch is a bit of a double-edged sword. While its portability makes grinding out challenges for a few games before bed, or on your commute to work a possibility without having to sit in front of a giant screen or play on your tiny smartphone screen. It’s that perfect middle ground, but in order to get the experience running on the less powerful Switch, some cuts have had to be made.
The Nintendo Switch is the only platform of these four that does not and will not be getting the Save the World PvE mode. If you’re just bothered about playing the Battle Royale mode, this won’t matter much to you, but who knows how popular this mode could get when it releases for free sometime later this year.
Further, the Switch version’s performance is considerably worse, with notable framerate issues, a shorter draw distance, and muddier-looking textures than the other platforms. This can come as a detriment when playing against other platforms (more on that in a second), as it can make seeing distant enemies far more difficulty. It’s also something you need to keep in mind if you’re going to play Fortnite on the small tablet screen, as distant objects become far, far more difficult to spot.
On the plus side, the Nintendo Switch version is cross-platform compatible with all versions of the game. If you’ve got a Switch and play Fortnite on PC or Xbox One already, we’d highly recommend downloading it on your hybrid, too.
You can grind out challenges that don’t require as fast reactions such as searching chests or interacting with specific items around the map, before dropping it in the dock for a big-screen experience when things get serious.
Would we recommend playing Fortnite primarily on the Nintendo Switch if you have access to other platforms? No. But it’s certainly an exceptional option to have at your disposal.
