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Fortnite News
The latest news and rumors about Fortnite for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about Fortnite updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of Fortnite for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
Fortnite players are being offered a refund for Items related to D4vd, who is accused of murder
Epic Games has offered all Fortnite players to discard D4vd-related items and receive a refund. The rapper is accused of murdering a 14-year-old girl.
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April 27, 2026
Fortnite Adds AI NPCs That Speak Freely — and Immediately Bans the Most Interesting Uses
Epic Games has released update 5.07 for Fortnite, introducing an experimental system called Conversations — a tool for creating AI-driven NPCs with dynamic, unscripted dialogue. Creators of custom islands can now build characters that talk to players without relying on pre-written lines.
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April 19, 2026
Mickey Mouse kills for loot: Epic Games to release a Disney character extraction shooter
According to Bloomberg, Epic Games is preparing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters — the release is scheduled for November this year.
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April 11, 2026
Project EL did not survive the purge: the publisher of ARC Raiders canceled an open-world fantasy action game similar to GTA
Nexon has halted the development of the ambitious Project EL game, which was supposed to be a fantasy action game similar to GTA. The decision was made after the appointment of a new executive chairman, Patrick Soderlund, known for his work on ARC Raiders.
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April 9, 2026
Epic Games' problems are no obstacle for Fortnite: the creators of the battle royale game are preparing 7 new modes at once
Epic Games is going through difficult times right now. It seemed that the studio's flagship project, Fortnite, would also be under threat. However, the developers intend to seriously diversify the game, right now the authors are simultaneously working on seven different modes, writes Insider Gaming.
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April 8, 2026
The Hottest Deadpool: Two Marvel Rivals Characters Get Explicit Maid Suits
The developers of Marvel Rivals presented Deadpool and Jeff the shark in maid costumes. The new skins will be available on April 10th.
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April 8, 2026
«Empires don’t collapse all at once»: an analyst made a sad forecast for Epic Games, which is laying off employees
Fortnite is still one of the most popular games in the world. But even with this in mind, Epic Games has entered a dark period that is difficult to survive without losses. This was stated by analyst Joost van Dreunen.
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April 7, 2026
Sony was sued for Deadpool's famous dance to «Bye Bye Bye»
Deadpool's famous dance to the song «Bye Bye Bye» became the cause of litigation. NSYNC choreographer Darrin Henson has filed a lawsuit against Sony, claiming that the company did not receive the rights to use his work.
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April 6, 2026
It's a difficult time for the industry: the studio that developed the VR game Moss has announced mass layoffs
Polyarc Games, known for the Moss series of games, is laying off a significant number of employees. This decision turned out to be extremely difficult for the company, according to Gamingbolt.
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April 2, 2026
Fortnite x Phineas and Ferb Crossover Announced
On April 3, the hit battle royale Fortnite will kick off a brand-new collaboration with the beloved animated series Phineas and Ferb. Fans can look forward to seeing Perry the Platypus and Dr. Doofenshmirtz join the chaos.
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April 2, 2026
It was no joke: Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Ballerina Cappuccino will be added to Fortnite
Brainroot memes will appear in Fortnite. Skins Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Ballerina Cappuccino will be added to the royal battle. This is reported by the Dexerto.
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April 1, 2026
Fortnite is bringing back 2019: Epic Games hints at a legendary collaboration with the Avengers
The developers of Fortnite have decided to go back in time. Epic Games has hinted at a collaboration with the Avengers, according to Insider Gaming.
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March 30, 2026
Among the Epic Games employees who were fired was a programmer with an incurable form of brain cancer, and his family is desperate
The situation with mass layoffs at Epic Games turned out to be much more serious than it might have initially seemed. It turned out that among the dismissed employees was a man with an incurable form of brain cancer, and now he has to urgently look for a replacement for his insurance policy, Dexerto reports.
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March 30, 2026
“Gabe does this better than you, Tim”: Valve veteran slams Epic over 1,000 layoffs
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek — one of the creators of Half-Life 2, Portal, Left 4 Dead, and CS:GO — released a video harshly criticizing Epic Games and personally Tim Sweeney following the wave of layoffs at the company. More than a thousand employees were affected, and several modes in Fortnite were also shut down.
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March 28, 2026
“Corporate rot”: Larian publishing director mocks Tim Sweeney’s statement about 1,000 layoffs
Following the announcement of over 1,000 layoffs at Epic Games, company CEO Tim Sweeney posted a message on X that quickly turned into a meme.
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March 26, 2026
Tun Tun Tun Sahur will not be in Marvel Rivals? The developers have discussed the introduction of characters from other universes
Players should not expect unique heroes created by the developers to appear in Marvel Rivals. At least, this will not happen in the near future due to the abundance of characters that have long existed in the Marvel universe.
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March 25, 2026
«Please be patient»: remaining Epic Games employees worry about Fortnite's future after mass layoffs
The development of Fortnite remains in question after massive layoff of Epic Games employees. Employees who were lucky enough to survive the dismissal admit that they cannot imagine how this will affect the studio's main project, IGN reports.
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March 25, 2026
“We didn’t manage to make something cool enough”: Fortnite shuts down three modes after laying off 1,000 employees
Following mass layoffs, Epic Games announced
the shutdown of three modes in the popular battle royale Fortnite.
the shutdown of three modes in the popular battle royale Fortnite.
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March 25, 2026
Epic will lay off more than 1,000 employees due to a “decline in Fortnite activity”
One in five employees will be affected by the cuts. According to Tim Sweeney, “the current state of the gaming market is the toughest it has been in many years”: users are spending less, current-gen consoles are selling worse than the previous generation, and games are finding it increasingly difficult to compete for audience attention with other forms of entertainment.
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March 24, 2026
Are the old-school fans here? Most Final Fantasy fans in the U.S. are over 35
According to analytics firm Circana, 62% of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth players in the U.S. are over 35, and if you include everyone aged 30 and up, that share rises to 77%. It is yet another sign that gamers are “getting older.”
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March 24, 2026
Game of Thrones Collabs with Fortnite: Which Characters Are Joining the Battle Royale?
The winter has finally arrived in Fortnite as the long-awaited Game of Thrones collaboration officially kicks off. Fans can now grab a dedicated bundle featuring iconic skins for Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, and the Night King.
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March 21, 2026
First Look at Daenerys, Jon Snow, and the Night King Coming to Fortnite
The world of Westeros is heading to Fortnite! A massive Game of Thrones collaboration is set to kick off on March 21, bringing Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, and the Night King to the battle royale. Alongside the iconic character skins, players can expect a fresh wave of themed cosmetic items. Early leaks have already surfaced online, giving us a first look at how these legends will appear in-game.
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March 20, 2026
Rock climbing is coming to Fortnite. The shooter made a collaboration with the cooperative hit Peak
Fortnite launches a crossover with the indie cooperative game Peak about rock climbers. Skins will appear in the shooter on March 21.
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March 19, 2026
Too Much? Meme Characters Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Ballerina Cappuccino Spotted in New Fortnite Trailer
Epic Games has unexpectedly fueled the hype for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 by dropping fresh trailers—and, judging by the footage, those old rumors about meme characters might not have been so far-fetched after all.
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March 19, 2026
Fortnite is returning to Google Play worldwide alongside a new season. Downloading it, geniuses?
Fortnite will return to Google Play worldwide on March 19. On the same day, the new Showdown season will begin in the game, giving fans several major reasons to head back to the island.
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March 18, 2026
PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 are officially recognized as retro consoles due to the lack of Fortnite
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii U are now retro consoles. GameStop, a major retail chain, has put an end to the disputes that have been going on for the past few years. The retailer has officially put these platforms on a par with the Sega Saturn and the Nintendo DS.
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March 17, 2026
Billionaires are people too — Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is saving forests
While Fortnite and Unreal Engine generate billions, Tim Sweeney is spending millions to protect wildlife. The billionaire has already safeguarded more than 200 square kilometers of forest.
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March 17, 2026
Analytics: Roblox and Minecraft audiences aren’t interested in AAA games.
According to a new large-scale study of the gaming industry, Roblox and Minecraft audiences are becoming less and less interested in traditional AAA blockbusters. If this trend continues, the future of video games may lie not in expensive single-player hits, but in free-to-play live-service games and viral formats.
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March 16, 2026
Epic Games announces a V-Bucks price increase in Fortnite
Epic Games has announced that starting March 19, players will receive fewer V-Bucks for the same amount of money in Fortnite, citing rising costs of supporting the game. At the same time, the company will revamp the battle pass system and lower the price of some of its passes.
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March 11, 2026
Almost 9 Years Later, Fortnite’s PvE Mode Is Going Free — Here’s When You Can Play
Nearly nine years after its original launch, Fortnite’s PvE mode Save the World is finally going free-to-play. Epic Games has announced that starting April 16, all players will have access to the mode without needing to purchase a separate access pack.
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March 11, 2026
Steam has become the main platform for Marathon — there are almost no players on consoles
The main platform for Marathon players is Steam, not PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Gameranx writes about this with reference to data from journalist Paul Tassi.
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March 11, 2026
Fortnite and Cyberpunk 2077 Announce Second Collaboration; New Skins Teased
Epic Games and CD Projekt RED have officially announced a second crossover between Fortnite and Cyberpunk 2077 with a brief teaser. While specific details remain under wraps, the trailer prominently features the Arasaka logo, strongly hinting that the formidable Adam Smasher will be joining the Battle Royale.
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March 6, 2026
Kafka and Blade Arrive in Fortnite: Honkai Star Rail Collab Live in Europe Until March 5
Fortnite has kicked off its crossover with Honkai: Star Rail, bringing Stellaron Hunters Kafka and Blade to the battle royale for a limited time. The Stellaron Hunter Kafka and Stellaron Hunter Blade skins are already available in the Fortnite Item Shop and can be purchased directly from February 27 to March 5, 2026 (CET).
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February 27, 2026
Rumor: Tung Tung Tung Sahur Might Be Coming to Fortnite — A New Level of Collabs or Is It Too Much?
An unexpected rumor has surfaced online: the viral meme character known as Tung Tung Tung Sahur might be added to Fortnite as a new skin. The info comes from insider Blortzen.
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February 25, 2026
Grace from Resident Evil Requiem will appear in Fortnite — how to get a skin
The Grace Ashcroft skin from Resident Evil Requiem will appear in Fortnite. The character can be obtained in several ways. Including through the purchase of horror in the Epic Games Store.
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February 24, 2026