Can I Play Fortnite Online Without Live or Game Pass?

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Learn how to play and download Fortnite for free on all Xbox series consoles
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Do you want to play Fortnite with friends on your Xbox? Luckily, Fortnite remains free to play, so you don't need any paid subscriptions from Xbox to download it. Here's what you need to know about Xbox Live Gold and Fortnite.

Can You Play Fortnite Without Xbox Live?

Fortnite is free to play on all Xbox consoles without Xbox Live or Game Pass. You'll just need to create and link your Epic Games account to your console.

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Do you need Xbox Live to play Fortnite?

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    In the past, you needed a subscription for Xbox Live to play online with friends . Fortnite remains a free-to-play game (with paid features ), so you don't need to worry about a subscription.
    • Additionally, PlayStation players don't need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play Fortnite .
    • You'll still need to sign up for an Epic Games account to keep your progress and enable cross-play.
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Downloading Fortnite on Xbox

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    You can find this in the My Games & apps tile on the home screen. Be sure to select the Apps section. [1]
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    You can use the menu on the left or the search bar at the top of the page.
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    It will load in the results.
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    Fortnite will begin installing . You can see the progress in the Quick Menu underneath Manage .
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    Enter your email address and password for your Epic Games account. Once you're logged in, you can begin playing.
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