‘Fortnite Android’ News & Update: Now Open to All Android Devices

Until recently, the “Fortnite Android” beta was exclusive to Samsung Galaxy devices, but this exclusivity deal has already ended. As such, anyone with an Android device that can handle the demands of the app can try it out. Unfortunately, users will need to download it from the right source since it won’t be on the Google Play Store.

Android users must download “Fortnite Android” beta from the official Epic Games website where they can sign up and give it a spin. It’s worth pointing out that this is an early version of the Android app. The developers will still need to work out a few kinks, but so far, the reception seems to have been mostly positive.

It’s also important to remember that the app is not coming to the Google Play Store. Epic doesn’t want to pay the 30 percent commission that Google is asking for, which the developer believes is far too large of a cut. As such, players of “Fortnite Android” will not be afforded the same level of protection that Android users can usually expect.

Epic is aware of the security concerns that its decision to skip the Play Store brings, as well, Engadget reports. This is why the installer for “Fortnite Android” will ask players to turn off the access that it was granted while installing the app once it is done. This is to prevent any attempt by the app to access parts of the device that it isn’t supposed to in the future.

The installation process is going to take a lot more steps than Android users are likely used to, as well. When downloading apps from the Play Store, it’s usually only a matter of tapping the download button, confirming payment if necessary, and the download is processed. Mobile users are not precisely accustomed to using installers, but this is only something that “Fortnite Android” demands.