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Daft Punk in artwork for the new Fortnite collab
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Fortnite Daft Punk Collab Confirmed, Launches Later This Week

Epic Games has announced the latest band to make its way into Fortnite as a crossover, and it's none other than legendary French house duo Daft Punk, who will feature in the game as an "experience"…

September 22, 2025 | 11:11 EDT

Five characters lined up against a green background in Fortnite
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Fortnite Is Getting An Exact Amount V-Bucks Option Next Month

Epic has announced that you'll soon be able to buy exact amounts of V-Bucks in Fortnite, so if you want something that's 500 V-Bucks but you've only got 400, you won't need to buy hundreds more to…

September 11, 2025 | 09:27 EDT

A character being targeted by Pink Team Leader wearing Young-hee's getup in Fortnite's Squid Game crossover
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Fortnite iOS Return in UK "Uncertain" Thanks to CMA Decisions, Epic Says

Epic Games has revealed that it doesn't know whether Fortnite will be returning to the iOS platform in the UK, following the release of two CMA (Competition & Markets Authority) roadmaps…

July 23, 2025 | 09:38 EDT

Sabrina Carpenter holding a sparkler in Fortnite
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Fortnite Finally Back on iOS App Store After Protracted Epic-Apple Spat

Epic has announced that Fortnite is finally available on the iOS App Store once again, following a protracted legal battle between itself and Apple over third-party payment systems and storefronts.…

May 21, 2025 | 08:14 EDT

Darth Vader posing with his lightsaber in Fortnite
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Fortnite's Swearing Darth Vader AI Has Already Been Fixed

An exploit that caused Fortnite's new Darth Vader AI to swear at players has already been fixed, so if you were hoping to hear some fruity language from everyone's favorite Sith Lord, you might be…

May 16, 2025 | 12:06 EDT

Someone playing Fortnite on iOS via their iPhone
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(Updated) Fortnite Offline Worldwide on iOS Thanks to Apple Blocking Release

Update: Apple has apparently responded to Epic's claim that it blocked Fortnite's iOS release in the US and the European Union. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman shared a statement from Apple regarding Epic's…

May 16, 2025 | 08:55 EDT

The Epic Games Store logo in front of a faint background of games on the store
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Epic Games Store to Give Devs 100% Revenue for First $1m Per Year from June

Epic has announced changes to its Epic Games Store revenue share model, and the new terms, which will kick in next month, are pretty favorable for developers. In a news post on its website, Epic…

May 2, 2025 | 09:20 EDT

Darth Vader Samurai holding his arms out in the 2025 Fortnite Star Wars crossover
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Fortnite Star Wars Crossover for 2025 Brings New Areas to Explore and More

Epic Games is releasing a new Fortnite Star Wars crossover just in time for the May 4th celebrations, and it's bringing new map areas for you to explore, new character skins, and more. This won't be…

May 1, 2025 | 11:10 EDT

The Epic and Apple logos against a semi-opaque backdrop of Fortnite artwork
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Apple Slapped with €500m Fine in Ongoing Battle with Epic Games

Apple has been ordered to pay a fine of €500 million and make changes to the way its iOS store works as part of its ongoing legal battle with Fortnite studio Epic Games. In a news post on its…

April 23, 2025 | 08:59 EDT

A jellybean in a knight outfit to celebrate the new Fall Guys Ranked Knockout mode
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Fall Guys Ranked Knockout Is Real, and It's Here

Mediatonic has officially added a Fall Guys Ranked Knockout mode to its wacky 3D platformer, and while that might sound a bit like an April Fools' joke, make no mistake; the ranked mode is very real…

April 1, 2025 | 11:13 EDT

The crime boss Fletcher Kane in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, otherwise known as Lawless
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Fortnite Lawless Update Brings Heist-Themed Map, Mortal Kombat Crossover, and More

Epic has released the Fortnite Lawless update for Chapter 6 Season 2, and it's bringing sweeping heist-themed changes to the map, as well as a Mortal Kombat crossover and much more. New crime-themed…

February 21, 2025 | 08:30 EST

A banner showing the Epic Games Store Year in Review 2024 logo over some of the games people played on the store last year
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PC Gamers Spent $1b in the Epic Games Store in 2024

The Epic Games Store Year in Review for 2024 is here, and according to Epic, PC gamers spent a pretty impressive amount of money in the store last year, although there could well be a very good…

February 14, 2025 | 11:44 EST

Alan Wake holding a torch in Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Is Finally Profitable as Sales Break the 2m Barrier

Remedy Entertainment has announced that Alan Wake 2 is finally profitable, having recouped its development costs and marketing fees by the end of last year. According to a new financial report…

February 12, 2025 | 08:52 EST

Hatsune Miku singing in artwork for her Fortnite Festival crossover
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Fortnite Festival Hatsune Miku Crossover Lands Tomorrow

Epic has confirmed the rumored Fortnite Festival Hatsune Miku crossover, and it's coming as part of Fortnite's v33.20 update tomorrow, with the crossover set to run until early April. In an official…

January 13, 2025 | 10:37 EST

Three Lego characters in the new Lego Fortnite Brick Life mode
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Epic Reveals Lego Fortnite Social Experience Brick Life and Major New Storm Chasers Update

Epic has revealed big changes for Lego Fortnite in the coming days, including a major new social roleplaying experience and an update to the core mode that adds lots of new content. First up, Lego…

December 9, 2024 | 10:47 EST

A moody red postcard-style image showing Alan Wake lit in red in Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Sales Hit 1.8m, New Control 2 Direction Revealed

Remedy has revealed that Alan Wake 2 sales have almost hit the two million mark since its release last year, and the studio has also unveiled some more info about an interesting new direction in…

November 19, 2024 | 09:24 EST

A blonde male default character in Fortnite OG, which is coming back as a permanent game mode
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Fortnite OG Returns as a Permanent Game Mode Next Month

Epic has announced that the popular Fortnite OG game mode is coming back, and this time, it won't be a temporary mode, so you'll be able to ask your friends "where we droppin?" whenever you like. In…

November 12, 2024 | 10:32 EST

Shawn Ashmore, otherwise known as the Actor, in Night Springs, a DLC for the Remedy game Alan Wake 2
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Remedy's Revenue Is Up as Alan Wake 2 Inches Towards Profitability

Alan Wake 2 and Control developer Remedy has announced its financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year, and things are looking a little rosier for the Finnish studio. In Remedy's…

November 1, 2024 | 11:11 EDT

Characters dressed in spooky Halloween attire for the Fortnite Halloween event
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Epic Simplifies Fortnite Progression With Unified Battle Pass XP

Epic has announced changes to the way Fortnite's battle pass progression will work, and if you like to play different Fortnite experiences outside of the standard battle royale mode, you'll like this…

October 28, 2024 | 12:07 EDT

Alan Wake furiously typing on a typewriter in Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update Brings New Accessibility Options and More Tomorrow

Remedy has announced the Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update, which is being released tomorrow to commemorate the game's upcoming first anniversary. The update will bring a number of new quality-of-life…

October 21, 2024 | 09:47 EDT

The Epic Games Store logo next to the Google Play Store logo
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Epic Scores Victory as Judge Rules Google Must Open Up the Play Store

A judge has issued his final ruling in an ongoing lawsuit between Fortnite developer Epic Games and Android owner Google, and the ruling will no doubt be music to Epic's ears. According to The Verge…

October 8, 2024 | 08:04 EDT

A detective looking through a magnifying glass with the silhouette of a Fortnite character at the top of some stairs
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Hasbro Board Games Coming to Fortnite, Starting with Clue

UGC studio Look North World has announced it's teaming up with board game giant Hasbro in order to bring some of the company's most iconic board games to Fortnite via the UEFN creative tool. Per a…

October 4, 2024 | 11:40 EDT

Fortnite characters wearing Marvel-themed costumes
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New Fortnite Parental Controls Let Parents Set Time Limits and More

Epic has announced new parental controls for Fortnite that allow parents to control the amount of time their kids spend playing Fortnite, as well as using the game's creative editor UEFN. In an…

October 1, 2024 | 08:51 EDT

The Epic logo over mobile devices displaying the Epic Store
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Epic Games Launches Lawsuit Against Google and Samsung Over Mobile Auto-Blocker

Fortnite studio Epic is suing Google and Samsung over a mechanism built into the latter's mobile devices constitutes what it calls "anti-competitive and unfair conduct". Per GamesIndustry.biz (which…

September 30, 2024 | 08:57 EDT

Alan Wake firing his gun at an enemy in the PC version of Alan Wake
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Alan Wake PC Update to Remove Iconic Licensed Song

Remedy has announced that a new Alan Wake update is scheduled to arrive next week, and it's set to remove one of the game's most iconic licensed songs, replacing it with an original composition. In…

September 6, 2024 | 10:53 EDT

Jellybeans navigating the new obstacle course in the Fortnite Fall Guys crossover
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Fortnite Fall Guys Crossover Brings Wacky Fun to Battle Royale and More

Epic has announced a Fortnite Fall Guys crossover, bringing the chaotic jellybeans into the battle royale game's world via a brand new obstacle course and the chance to make Fall Guys-themed maps in…

August 6, 2024 | 11:10 EDT

Alan typing on a typewriter in Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Still Hasn't Earned Back Its Budget

Remedy Entertainment has released its financial statement for the first quarter of 2024, and it looks like survival horror sequel Alan Wake 2 has yet to make back its development and marketing budget…

April 29, 2024 | 11:22 EDT

A LEGO Cow, Pig, and Chicken with a grassland backdrop.
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LEGO Fortnite Animal Taming Guide

Our LEGO Fortnite Animal Taming Guide will go over how to find and tame each type of animal in the game and what items they will give you. How to Tame Animals Taming animals in LEGO Fortnite only…

April 23, 2024 | 03:54 EDT

Luke Skywalker in a previous Star Wars Fortnite update
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Star Wars Comes to Fortnite, Lego Fortnite, and Fortnite Festival in May

Epic has announced that the world of Star Wars will once again return to Fortnite in May, only this time, it's not just the battle royale game that's getting a look-in. A post on the official …

April 15, 2024 | 09:55 EDT

Riding a buggy across a grassy field.
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LEGO Fortnite Vehicle Guide

Our LEGO Fortnite Vehicle Guide will go over how to create and power vehicles, either using presents or by making your very own creations. Simple vehicles were possible in the release version of…

March 26, 2024 | 12:02 EDT

Lego fortnite Mechanical Mayhem Art
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LEGO Fortnite Mechanical Mayhem Update Has Vehicles for Everyone

Today Epic Games announced the next major update for its popular survival crafting game LEGO Fortnite. The update, numbered v29.10 and titled "Mechanical Mayhem," will be released tomorrow, March 26…

March 25, 2024 | 04:46 EDT

A mockup of the Epic Games Store on Mobile
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Epic Games Store Officially Announced for iOS and Android

During a panel at GDC 2024, Epic Games officially announced that the Epic Games Store is coming to iOS and Android by the end of this year.  Epic Games Store general manager Steve Allison mentioned…

March 20, 2024 | 03:15 EDT

Epic Games Store Logo and iPhones
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Apple to Reinstate Epic Games' iOS Developer Account Paving the Way for Fortnite's Return to iPhone

Today Epic Games announced that Apple will reverse its decision to ban its iOS account which made headlines a few days ago. According to the announcement, Apple not only told Epic that the account…

March 8, 2024 | 03:33 EST

Artwork for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, otherwise known as Myths & Mortals, depicting Greek gods and more
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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 "Myths & Mortals" Patch Notes Introduce New Locations and More

It's official: Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, otherwise known as Myths & Mortals, is upon us, and Epic has released the season notes to give you a look at what's new in the popular battle royale…

March 8, 2024 | 08:37 EST

LEGO Fortnite Lion Knights’ Castle Bundle
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LEGO Fortnite Getting Paid LEGO Kits After Tomorrow's v29.00 Update

Today Epic Games announced the upcoming update v29.00 for its popular survival crafting game LEGO Fortnite, coming with quite a few interesting goodies.  The update launches tomorrow, March 8, and…

March 7, 2024 | 11:40 EST

Epic Games Store and iPhones
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Apple Terminates Epic Games' Developer Account, Takes Issue With Tim Sweeney's Tweets

Epic Games has announced today that Apple has terminated its developer account just a couple of weeks until it was enabled.  The account, held by Epic's Swedish subsidiary Epic Games Sweden, was…

March 6, 2024 | 04:53 EST

Alan Wake with his arms outstretched in a music video that features in Alan Wake 2
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Minimum Alan Wake 2 PC Requirements Lowered After Remedy's Optimization Efforts

Remedy has announced that it has lowered the minimum PC requirements to play survival horror adventure Alan Wake 2. The studio says it's been working to optimize the popular sequel, which is Remedy'…

March 6, 2024 | 09:16 EST

The opened Pandora's Box in Fortnite
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Fortnite Teases Next Season With Massive Pandora's Box and Zeus [UPDATED]

Epic Games is teasing the next season coming soon to its massively popular battle-royale game and wannabe metaverse Fortnite. Fans are waiting for Chapter 5 Season 2, which is going to start in just…

March 4, 2024 | 03:36 EST

Lego Fortnite Gone Fishing Update
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LEGO Fortnite Getting Fishing, Compass, and More With Update v28.30 Tomorrow

The popular survival crafting game LEGO Fortnite is getting a big update tomorrow, numbered v28.30 and nicknamed "Gone Fishin’." As you may imagine, fishing is a big part of it. Players will be able…

February 21, 2024 | 06:33 EST

Fortnite Festival Season 2 Key Art With Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga Is Coming to Fortnite Festival [UPDATED]

Today an upcoming event in Fortnite Festival featuring popular singer and songwriter Lady Gaga has been announced. The announcement comes from the artist's own official X (formerly Twitter) account…

February 21, 2024 | 12:40 EST

An Epic Games Store Year in Review 2023 banner over the top of cover art for games popular on the Epic Games Store last year
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PC Gamers Spent $950 Million on the Epic Games Store Last Year, Epic Reveals

Epic has revealed some statistics for the Epic Games Store throughout 2023, and it turns out that PC gamers sure did spend a lot of money on the store last year. According to Epic's stats, gamers…

February 16, 2024 | 10:24 EST

A close-up of Alan Wake's face in Alan Wake 2 artwork
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Alan Wake 2 Sales Reach 1.3 Million, Fastest-Selling Remedy Game So Far

Remedy has revealed sales figures for survival horror sequel Alan Wake 2, and it's the studio's fastest-selling title to date. Per an official announcement, Alan Wake 2 sold a million copies by the…

February 16, 2024 | 03:17 EST

Disney X Epic Games
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Disney to Invest $1.5 Billion in Epic Games to Create Persistent Universe Connected to Fortnite

Today The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games announced an agreement for the creation of a persistent universe connected to the developer's ultra-popular game Fortnite.  The experience, which is…

February 7, 2024 | 05:04 EST

Ilkka Villi as the writer Alan Wake in Remedy's Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Update Finally Lets You Choose Your Chapter

Remedy has released a brand new Alan Wake 2 update, and it's bringing a much-requested feature to the survival horror game. The biggest new feature included in this update is Chapter Select, which…

January 31, 2024 | 09:54 EST

The Key Art of Rocket Racing
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Rocket Racing in Fortnite Gets New Update With New Tracks, Trails Customization, and More

Today Psyonix and Epic Games released a new update in Rocket Racing, the recently released arcade racing game within Fortnite.  The update, numbered 28.10, includes a few new goodies that might…

January 23, 2024 | 02:38 EST

Two characters in the Epic Games Store blockchain game Striker Manager 3
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Epic Games Store Makes Exceptions for Blockchain Games in New Adults Only Rating Guidelines

Epic has revealed a change to the way Adults Only-rated games are distributed on the Epic Games Store, with particular reference to blockchain games. According to the storefront's new guidelines,…

December 20, 2023 | 08:16 EST

Lego Fortnitr screenshot and patch graphic
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LEGO Fortnite Update Changes Item Stack Sizes, Hunger, and More

Today Epic Games released a new update for its popular survival crafting game LEGO Fortnite, including some subtle but interesting changes. First of all, for those who have been running out of…

December 19, 2023 | 05:39 EST

Lego Fortnite - Explorer Emilie
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LEGO Fortnite Gets New Update Featuring Several Tweaks

Following the release of the popular crafting survival game LEGO Fortnite, Epic Games is not dropping the ball, and it's continuing to update it.  The update follows another that changed the…

December 15, 2023 | 12:40 EST