What’s also interesting is that these files are also labelled with a ‘release 5.0’ tag. The file names were labelled Android_Engine, Android_Game and Android_RuntimeOptions. The report follows news of Android game files being found in the latest version of Fortnite, which launched earlier this month. However, the bad news for everyone else is that the Fortnite Android release may not arrive on other devices until late September. The good news is that a small number of Fortnite fans could be playing the Android port very soon. So fans could find out very soon whether these latest rumours and reports swirling around the Android release prove true.įortnite will reportedly be available as a timed exclusive for 30 days on the Note 9, an interesting new tactic in attempting to boost sales. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9, followed by a full release later that month. Nothing has been announced yet on the subject, although fans might not have to wait long for answers.Ī new report out this week suggests that the Android port of the hit Battle Royale game will launch first on one exclusive device.
It should be noted that while current evidence suggests that this is what Epic Games plans to do, it doesn’t mean it’s been confirmed and remains speculation at this point. This could affect player numbers, with Android the biggest platform currently available on mobile.
However, by skipping the Play Store option, it will mean a more complicated install process for fans. It all points to Epic Games avoiding the Google Play Store in favour of their installation, which is sure to come with its own pros and cons.Įpic Games will be able to avoid splitting profits with the Play Store, keeping a large chunk of whatever they make.
Source code found both on the official site and via javascript seems to suggest that players will need to provide security permissions to the game so it can be installed on Android phones.