Fortnite on Switch 2: 60FPS, Better Res, Mouse Support

Epic Games has unveiled the technical specs for Fortnite's enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 version, confirming mouse support will debut in an upcoming patch.

The upgraded battle royale experience delivers smoother 60FPS gameplay and sharper visuals (2176x1224 docked, 1600x900 handheld). Nintendo's next-gen console enables improved draw distances for sniping precision, along with enhanced clothing physics and upgraded textures, shadows, and water effects.

A much-requested replay feature – previously unavailable on Switch – finally lets players review their matches to identify those pesky eliminators. However, the Save the World campaign remains excluded, continuing its absence from Nintendo platforms.

Version 37.00 arriving June 7 introduces mouse controls, mapping the right Joy-Con's functions to mouse input by default. This enhancement works across all major modes (Battle Royale, Zero Build variants, Team Rumble, Reload modes) and menu navigation.

Early Switch 2 adopters receive the exclusive Wishing Star emote until March 31, 2026 – a playful nod to Kirby with its star-catching animation.

The game launches alongside Switch 2 worldwide, currently wrapping up its Galactic Battle Star Wars season with Saturday's climactic Death Star infiltration event.

Epic continues pushing boundaries, recently discussing AI integration in Unreal Engine and Fortnite (including that talkative Darth Vader NPC). Their collaboration with CD Projekt Red also sparked discussions about whether The Witcher 4's demo visuals will match the final product.