Fortnite on the Switch 2 will support GameChat and mouse controls

Fortnite is coming to the Switch 2 with some huge visible enhancements and new options which might be going to make it really feel like a brand new sport for the Nintendo crowd.

Whereas we knew that Fortnite could be playable on the Change 2 at launch, right now Epic announced the entire new options which might be being integrated into the sport by way of an replace. After years of maxing out at 30 fps on the unique Change, Fortnite will now run at 60fps on the Change 2. The sport can be getting a decision bump to 2176×1224 when docked and 1600×900 when undocked (up from 1560×880 docked / 1170×660 undocked). Draw distance, textures, shadows, and water rendering are additionally getting an general high quality enhance that can make the sport extra crisp.

And on the newer facet of issues, Fortnite can be launching assist for the Switch 2’s GameChat feature in addition to assist for the console’s Pleasure-Con 2 mouse controls. Whereas Epic has already pushed the Fortnite replace for folk who’ve gotten their arms on the Change, assist for mouse controls — which work in Battle Royale, Zero Construct, Staff Rumble, Reload, and Fortnite OG — isn’t set to launch till June seventh. June seventh additionally simply so occurs to be the day when Fortnite’s ongoing Star Wars-themed season involves an finish with the Death Star Sabotage live occasion, which might be going to have a look at lot higher on the Change 2 in comparison with its predecessor.

All of this won’t appear too particular to individuals who have been enjoying Fortnite on different consoles, nevertheless it really can’t be harassed sufficient how not nice the sport has appeared on the Change prior to now. Mouse controls apart, these updates won’t change gameplay all that a lot, however they’re going to make squadding a a lot, rather more pleasurable expertise.