You can now play Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming free on both iOS and android devices from May 2022.
Apple removed Fortnite from its App Store after a disagreement over the amount of discount Apple received from in-game purchases. The game is no longer available on Google Play Store either.
However, thanks to the inclusion of the game via streaming on Xbox Cloud Gaming, you can now play Fortnite on iPhone or iPad running iOS and on Android devices.
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How to Play Fortnite on iOS with Xbox Cloud Gaming
If you’re unfamiliar with Xbox Cloud Gaming (formerly known as xCloud) on an iPhone or iPad, the process might seem a bit complicated at first. However, once you set up Xbox Cloud Gaming once on your iOS device, it’s as easy as a few clicks.
Before you start, know you don’t need an Xbox Game Pass membership to play Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gamingand make sure you are using Safari web browser so you can save Xbox Cloud Gaming to your home screen on iOS devices.
After following the steps below to play Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming, you can use touch controls or a compatible gamepad, such as an Xbox Series X|S or PS5 controller.
Step 1: Link accounts
You must have an Epic Games account linked to your Microsoft account to play Fortnite in Xbox Cloud Gaming by visiting epicgames.com/id/login. Log in, then choose “Sign in with Xbox Live”, then enter the Microsoft login information linked to the GamerTag you are playing Fortnite with.
Step 2: Visit the Xbox Cloud Gaming website
Once your Microsoft account is linked to your Epic Games account, launch Safari on your mobile device and visit xbox.com/play. Next, tap on the blank profile picture in the upper right corner of the screen and sign in to your Microsoft account.
Step 3: Add Xbox Cloud Gaming to your home screen
When using the Safari web browser, tap the blue share button, which looks like an arrow pointing up in a square, then scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen.” Finally, name the application and choose “Add” in the upper right corner. The Xbox Cloud Gaming link will now appear as an app on your home screen. You can now move it wherever you want, including folders.
Step 4: Play Fortnite
For the final step, launch the saved link from your home screen. If Fortnite isn’t on the main page after clicking the link, tap the magnifying glass symbol at the top and search for Fortnite. Finally, press “Play” to launch the game and start playing Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming via streaming. You only have to perform step 4 each time you want to play Fortnite on your iPhone or iPad.
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How to Play Fortnite on Android with Xbox Cloud Gaming
Although you can download Fortnite from the Epic Games Store through the Samsung Galaxy Store, it is not possible to download from the Google Play Store. With Xbox Cloud Gaming, you can now stream Fortnite for free from any Android mobile device or tablet. You don’t need an Xbox Game Pass membership to play Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming on Androidbut we recommend you to use Google Chrome browser while following the steps below.
After following the steps below to play Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming, you can use touch controls or a compatible gamepad, such as an Xbox Series X|S or PS5 controller.
Step 1: Link accounts
You must have an Epic Games account linked to your Microsoft account to play Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android by visiting epicgames.com/id/login. Log in, then choose “Sign in with Xbox Live”, then enter the Microsoft login information linked to the GamerTag you are playing Fortnite with.
Step 2: Visit the Xbox Cloud Gaming website
Once your Microsoft account is linked to your Epic Games account, go to your mobile device’s web browser and visit xbox.com/play. Next, tap on the blank profile picture in the upper right corner of the screen and sign in to your Microsoft account.
Step 3: Add Xbox Cloud Gaming to your home screen
This is an optional step for Android Xbox Cloud Gaming users, but it will speed up the launch of Fortnite in the future.
First, tap the three dots in the top right corner if you’re using Google Chrome, then select “Add to Home Screen”, then name the link and tap “Add” in the box in the middle. The Xbox Cloud Gaming link will now appear as an app on your home screen. You can move it wherever you want, like a normal app.
Step 4: Play Fortnite
Launch the link from the home screen or visit xbox.com/play again. If Fortnite is not on the main link page, tap the magnifying glass symbol at the top and search for Fortnite. Finally, press “Play” to launch the game and start playing Fortnite on Xbox Cloud Gaming via streaming. Just follow step 4 any other time you want to play Fortnite on your Android device.
Now that you’re all set up on iOS or Android, you can play Fortnite for free on your mobile device again!
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