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Launch Fortnite on your Chromebook with this simple guide
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Did you know that you can play Fortnite on a Chromebook? Note that if the Chromebook was given to you by a school or other institution, there may be firewalls in place to prevent you from downloading Fortnite or any other games to the device; however, you can use cloud gaming to avoid downloading anything and still play the best battle royale game out there. Read on to learn more.
Play Fortnite on a Chromebook
The easiest way to do this is to use cloud gaming platforms like GeForce Now or Xbox Cloud Gaming. They are also the least invasive methods, so they work great if you want to use a school-issued Chromebook. If you own a Chromebook and are more tech-savvy, install the Android app APK to play Fortnite locally.
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Go to nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/download in Chrome. Visit the link on your Chromebook to get started with GeForce Now.
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2Click Launch on Browser . This green button opens GeForce Now in your browser so you don't have to download anything (which is great for school-issued Chromebooks that don't allow downloads).Advertisement
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3Click Get In . When you first launch GeForce Now in a browser, you'll see a login wall, where you need to log in. You can also create an account if you don't already have one.
- GeForce Now is free, albeit with certain limitations. To play Fortnite for longer periods of time, consider purchasing a subscription.
- The Priority subscription includes priority access to GeForce's cloud gaming, as well as six-hour sessions.
- This plan is likely the ideal subscription for Fortnite players willing to pay the $9.99/month.
- The Ultimate subscription offers an even more powerful cloud-based rig, as well as eight-hour sessions. [1] X Research source
- The Priority subscription includes priority access to GeForce's cloud gaming, as well as six-hour sessions.
- GeForce Now is free, albeit with certain limitations. To play Fortnite for longer periods of time, consider purchasing a subscription.
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Find Fortnite. You can search for it using the search bar at the top of your screen or look for it in the "Free-to-Play" section on the GeForce Now homepage. Click on the tile once you find it.
- You might have to click Mark as Owned before you can play it.
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Click Play . It's a green button that will appear once the tile expands. This will load a cloud-based version of the game. It will not be fully downloaded to your system, and can only be accessed via GeForce Now.
- You may be prompted to connect your Epic Games account with GeForce Now so you can continue your gameplay. You'll also need to reconnect your account if you haven't used it in a while. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your accounts.
- Once the game loads, you will likely be prompted to sign in to your Epic Games account, granting you access to your profile and history within Fortnite. [2]
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- You need to own a game independent of GeForce Now to play it on the service. Fortunately, Fortnite is free-to-play, so you can access it regardless.
- If you are using a free GeForce Now account, Fortnite may take a while to load. This is because paying subscribers are being prioritized for available space on the GeForce servers.
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1Go to xbox.com/play and sign in with your Microsoft account. You can create one for free if you don't have one. If using GeForce Gaming doesn't work, you can use this method to play Fortnite on your Chromebook for free (which will let you play games on a Chromebook that your school gave you).
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2Launch Fortnite. Click the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of your browser, enter fortnite , and click the Fortnite search result.
- Click Play to launch the game.
- You will be prompted to sign into your Epic Games account; You can either skip this step or log in.
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1Enter Developer Mode. This will wipe your Chromebook, so make sure you back up everything before continuing. This will also void any warranties on it. School-issued Chromebooks will not fare well with this process.
- Only continue if you are completely comfortable with this techy approach.
- You can read the full guide for entering Developer Mode here
. Or you can follow these steps:
- Reboot your Chromebook, and while it's restarting, press Power + Esc + Refresh to enter Recovery Mode.
- Press and hold Ctrl + D .
- Press Enter and your Chromebook will restart in Developer Mode.
- Press Ctrl + D when you see "OS Verification Off."
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3Press Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + J and Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + M . This will enable developer tools and mobile view.
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4Refresh the page to start the download. You're tricking the app into downloading on your Chromebook that's acting like a mobile Android device.
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5Open Files to the "Downloads" section. It's the built-in file manager on your Chromebook. You can find it in the taskbar along the bottom of your screen, or by searching.
- You can find this folder by clicking Downloads in the menu on the left.
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6Double-click the Fortnite APK to install it. If the APK didn't download, you can go back to the Fortnite page and try downloading it again.
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Click the Install button in the file manager. This will run the selected APK file and install the Fortnite app on your computer. You can open and play the game after the installation is finished. [3] X Research source
- Chromebooks are not equipped with high-end processors or graphics cards. Fortnite may not be the most demanding game, but there is no guarantee it runs smoothly on your Chromebook.
- For a smoother Fortnite experience, consider the following method on GeForce now.
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QuestionWill the graphics suck?Community AnswerThey won't be good, and the lag could potentially be bad. However, it will allow those to play who have no other platform option.
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QuestionDoes "Google Files" from the play store count as a file manager?Aatmik MotethinaCommunity AnswerYour best bet is your Chromebook's built-in file browser.
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QuestionWhat controls can you use?Milo CageCommunity AnswerUse the regular PC controls: W = walk forward, S = walk backward, Right Mouse Btn = Aim, Left Mouse Btn = shoot, etc.
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- Once you're in the game, open Settings and adjust the graphics so the game plays better for you. Lowering settings like "texture quality" and "resolution" can significantly optimize your Fortnite playing session.Thanks
- For the streaming methods, you want to use a good-quality internet connection. If you have a poor connection, you might experience a lot of lag, stuttering, rubberbanding, or latency. Check out this wikiHow article for tips on improving your internet connection.Thanks
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