2 Easy Ways to Download and Play Fortnite on a Mac

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Are you trying to play Fortnite on a Mac? While it's possible through the Epic Games Launcher, the gameplay will be severely limited as you won't be able to update your game past version 13.40. However, you can also use Xbox Cloud Gaming to play the latest version of Fortnite in your browser. This wikiHow will show you how to install and play Fortnite on your Mac or MacBook running macOS Mojave or newer.

Things You Should Know

  • Fortnite is available to download on Mac with the Epic Games Launcher, but you can only play the older version 13.40.
  • Download the Epic Games Launcher from the official website, and then use the launcher to download Fortnite.
  • To play the latest version of Fortnite, use Xbox Cloud Gaming on your Mac's web browser.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using Epic Games Launcher

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    Download the Epic Games Launcher . You must have Mac Mojave 10.14.6 or later to run Fortnite on your computer. [1]
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    This looks like the Epic Games logo with a black background. When the launcher opens, you'll be asked to sign into your Epic Games account.
    • If you don't already have an account, you'll need to create one .
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    Use the search bar at the top to enter "Fortnite" and select the first option.
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    The download speed will depend on your device, internet, and connection.
    • When it's finished, you'll see the Download button turn into In Library .
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    This will be in the left panel, underneath the Quick Launch header.
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    Go to Fortnite's page on Xbox Cloud Gaming. While the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a paid subscription that allows you to access games via a cloud service, there's an exception for free-to-play games such as Fortnite.
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    This is the green button.
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    If you don't have one, you'll need to create one.
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    • You can now play Fortnite on your Mac. If you have a controller, you can connect it.
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