How to Get Fortnite on Xbox Series X or S (2024)

This article explains the requirements for and how to download and play Fortnite on the Xbox Series X or S.

How to Download Fortnite on Xbox One

Fortnite for Xbox Series X or S is a digital-only game, which means you can’t go out and buy a Fortnite game disc in a store. You can buy v-bucks, the game’s premium currency, in stores, but you don’t need to do that to play the game. To start playing, all you need to do is connect your Xbox Series X or S to the internet and download the game.

Here's how to download and install Fortnite on your Xbox Series X or S:

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the Guide.

   

2. Select the Store icon at the bottom of the Guide.

   

3. Select the Search icon.

   

4. Type Fortnite.

   

5. Select Fortnite from the search results.

   

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   The Fortnite cover art changes regularly and may not match what you see here. Look for the free option, as the bundles and DLCs that have a price attached are not necessary to download and play the game.

6. Select Get or Install.

   

7. Fortnite will be placed into your download queue.

How to Play Fortnite on Xbox One

Following the previous instructions will place Fortnite into your download queue. If there are other games in the queue already, your Xbox will download those first unless you manually change the order. Once the game has finished downloading, it will be available by opening the Guide and navigating to My games & apps > See all.

Before you can play Fortnite online, you need to have an active Xbox Game Pass subscription (Core or Ultimate) and an Epic Games account. You also need to connect your Epic Games account to your Microsoft account.

Your Game Pass membership lets you play online with your Xbox Series X or S, while the Epic Games account allows you to use the same save data wherever you play Fortnite.

What to Do if You Don’t Have Xbox Game Pass

If you don’t have an Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription, follow these steps to sign up.

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the Guide.

2. Navigate to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.

3. Select Learn about Game Pass.

   If you’re already subscribed, you’ll see information about your subscription.

4. On the Choose the plan that’s right for you screen select the plan you want.

5. Select Add a credit card.

6. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the transaction.

What to Do if You Don’t Have an Epic Games Account

Epic Games is the developer and publisher of Fortnite, and you need an account with them to play the game. This account allows you to play Fortnite on any compatible platform and access the same save data.

If you get items in Fortnite while playing on your Xbox Series X or S, you’ll keep them if you play on mobile or PC later, and vice versa.

Here's how to sign up for a free Epic Games account.

1. Navigate to EpicGames.com, and click SIGN IN.

   

2. Click Sign Up beneath all of the sign-in options.

   

3. Select a sign-up method.

   

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.

   

Linking Epic Games and the Xbox Network

Before you can start playing Fortnite on your Xbox Series X or S, you still need to link your Microsoft and Epic Games accounts. This is an easy one-time process that will ensure that when you play Fortnite on your Xbox Series X or S, your progress will be saved in the cloud and accessible when you play on other platforms. If you’ve previously played on another platform, linking your accounts will also give you access to all of your old stuff.

1. Navigate to EpicGames.com, and click SIGN IN.

   

2. Click Sign in with Epic Games, or sign in with your preferred method.

   

3. Enter your username and password, and click LOG IN NOW.

   

4. Mouseover your username in the upper right corner, and select Account.

   

5. Select Connections.

   

6. Look for Xbox on the Accounts tab, and click Connect.

   

7. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the connection process.

Once you have created and linked your Epic Games account with your Microsoft account, you’re ready to start playing Fortnite on your Xbox Series X or S as long as you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription. The game will automatically connect when you launch it, and you can jump right on the battle bus.