How to Get Fortnite on Your Android Device

To get Fortnite on your Android device in 2022, you must use one of two official paths: install the Epic Games app from the Epic Games website, or download Fortnite directly from the Google Play Store if you are in the United States.

Check if your device can get Fortnite on Android

Before you begin, confirm your Android device meets Epic’s documented minimum requirements. Your device must run a 64-bit Android operating system on an ARM64 processor, have Android OS 8.0 or higher, at least 4 GB of RAM, and a GPU with OpenGL ES 3.1 or higher (such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or higher, or Samsung Exynos 8895 or higher). Epic does not publish a list of specific supported Android phone models on its help page; any device that meets these hardware minimums is supported. Originally listed supported models included Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/S8/S8+/S9/S9+/Note 8/Note 9/Tab S3/Tab S4, Google Pixel/Pixel XL/Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL, Asus ROG Phone, Nokia 8, OnePlus 5/5T/6, and LG G5/G6/G7 ThinQ/V20/V30/V30+.

Enable installs from unknown sources

When installing the Epic Games app from outside the Google Play Store, your phone may require you to allow app installs from unknown sources. Go to Settings > Security (or Biometrics and security) > Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps) and enable it for your browser or file manager.

Download and install the Epic Games app

Open your mobile browser and go to the official Fortnite website (Fortnite.com) and click 'Download' or 'Get it on Epic Games'.
Follow the on-screen instructions to download the Fortnite Installer APK.
After the download completes, open the Fortnite Installer APK to finish its installation.

Install Fortnite from the Epic Games app

Once the Epic Games app is installed, open it and find Fortnite. Tap the install button inside the app to begin downloading and installing the game. Grant any necessary permissions when prompted by the installer. This is the official worldwide installation path for Android.

Install Fortnite from the Google Play Store (US only)

If you are in the United States, you have a simpler alternative: open the Google Play Store, search for Fortnite, and install it directly. This method does not require enabling unknown sources or using the Epic Games app. Epic documents this Google Play path only for users located in the United States.

Can I play Fortnite on iPhone or iPad?

Fortnite is available on iPhone and iPad only in the European Union. To play there, download the Epic Games Store on your device. The Apple App Store listing shows that the game requires iOS 17.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 17.0 or later on iPad. Apple does not list specific supported hardware models on its official page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fortnite free to play on Android?

Yes, Fortnite is free to download and play on Android. The game offers optional in-game purchases for cosmetic items, but no purchase is required to play.

Can I install Fortnite from Google Play if I live outside the United States?

No. Epic documents the Google Play Store installation method only for the United States. Users outside the US must use the Epic Games app to install Fortnite.

Can I play Fortnite on any Android device?

Compatibility is limited to select devices. Any device meeting the minimum hardware requirements is supported.

Does Epic list specific Android phone models that are supported?

No. Epic’s help page does not provide a model-by-model list for Android. Any device that meets the documented minimum hardware requirements (64-bit ARM64 processor, Android 10.0 or higher, 4 GB RAM, and a compatible GPU) is supported.

Does Apple list specific iPhone or iPad models that support Fortnite?

No. The official Apple App Store listing only states the OS requirement: iOS 17.0 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 17.0 or later for iPad. No specific hardware model list is provided.