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:
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 Live Gold subscription and an Epic Games account. You also need to connect your Epic Games account to your Microsoft account. Your Xbox Live Gold subscription is what allows you to play games 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 Live Gold
The Xbox network is a service that allows you to play online games with your Xbox consoles. The subscription service is known as Xbox Live Gold, and it’s included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. If you don’t already have Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass, you will need to sign up before you can play Fortnite online with your Xbox Series X or S. If you don’t have an Xbox Live Gold subscription or Game Pass Ultimate:
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. That means if you buy or obtain items in Fortnite while playing on your Xbox Series X or S, you’ll have the same items if you play on mobile later, and vice versa. To play Fortnite Battle Royale, the online multiplayer mode, you also need an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Here’s how to sign up for a free Epic Games account.
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. 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 Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. The game will automatically connect when you launch it, and you can jump right on the battle bus.
