Fortnite

2017
2–16players
Under 30 min

PC
PS5
Xbox
Switch 2
Switch

A free hub of Battle Royale, LEGO survival, racing, music and countless player-made islands, all reached from one lobby.

Who can play

Split-screen for 2 players on PS5 and Xbox.
Online for up to 16 players on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Mobile players join the same lobbies where the app is available.
Free to play.

Microsoft StorePrice on Microsoft StorePlay free

Free to play

How it plays

Squads drop into Battle Royale together and call out loot and enemies, while LEGO Fortnite and Creative islands slow things down for building and party games.
It is free, so nobody needs to buy anything to join.
Parents should set up the voice chat and spending controls first.

Action
Competitive
Build & create
Party chaos
Newcomer friendly
Good with kids

Every way to play together

Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Mobile players join the same lobbies where the app is available. Split-screen for 2 on PS5 and Xbox.

- PC
- Switch 2
- Switch
PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo SwitchCheck (how we check facts)
Same screen
No
Same room, own screens
No
Online
16players, co-op and versus, full story together
Battle Royale squads are four; LEGO Fortnite worlds take eight; parties of up to sixteen can play Creative islands.
- PS5
- Xbox
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SCheck (how we check facts)
Same screen
2players, split-screen, full story together
Two-player split-screen works on PlayStation and Xbox only, as teammates against other players online.
Same room, own screens
No
Online
16players, co-op and versus, full story together
Battle Royale squads are four; LEGO Fortnite worlds take eight; parties of up to sixteen can play Creative islands.

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Quick facts

Developer: Epic Games
Released: 2017
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch

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Answers

Updated October 25, 2026

Can you play Fortnite split-screen?: Yes. Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on PS5 and Xbox. Not on PC, Switch 2 and Switch.; One of 262 split-screen games
How many players can play Fortnite together?: Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on PS5 and Xbox. Online co-op and versus for up to 16 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
Is Fortnite crossplay?: Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Mobile players join the same lobbies where the app is available.; One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
Do you need two copies of Fortnite?: No. On one screen, one copy is enough. It's free to play.; One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
Can you play the Fortnite story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together online and on one screen.
What platforms is Fortnite on?: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Is Fortnite free?: Yes, it's free to play.

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