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How To Download Fortnite On Nintendo Switch

How To Download Fortnite On Nintendo Switch

If you are a Nintendo user and want to run Fortnite, you can follow this guide and download on this platform.

Fortnite is one of the most popular Battle Royale games that almost every player should have played or tried on any platform. The game is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Android.

You can usually download Fortnite from the Epic Games Store, but on the Nintendo Switch you have to follow a different method. Without further ado, let’s get into the steps to installing the Fortnight on the Nintendo Switch.

How to download Fortnite in Switch

You do not need to spend any money to download Fortnite. (Photo: Nintendo Switch)

Like other sites, the Fortnight Nintendo Switch is available for free at eShop.

  1. Turn on your Nintendo Switch and sign in to your Nintendo account.
  2. Tap the eShop icon at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Search for Fortnite in the search bar and the game will appear.
  4. Tap it and press the “Free Download” button.
  5. Press the “Free Download” button again and the game will start downloading.
  6. Once it’s installed, link your Nintendo and Epic Games account to sign in to play Fortnite.
How To Download And Play Fortnight On Nintendo Switch
You can see the download progress on the home screen. (Photo: Nintendo Switch)

You can link both accounts by logging into your Epic Games account settings in the browser. Next, you need to go to the Linked Accounts section, where you will find the option to link your Nintendo Switch account.

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Image courtesy of Epic Games.