Epic Games launched a new game mode that will take players to another world in Fortnite. Now, gamers can expand their experience in four major game modes. The new Battle Royale will give players a different kind of battle with new items, weapons, and vehicles. There will be Seasons with a different theme, special events, and sub-modes to give each player a thrill on the new island.
As Fortnite is growing its world, gamers are asking if they need to have a PlayStation (PS) Plus or Xbox Live Gold gaming subscription to play Fortnite. Let us find out the answers below.
Do you Need PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold Subscription to Play Fortnite?
Epic Games launched a mobile version of Fortnite recently. Formerly, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X or S players, Microsoft requires you to have an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership to play free-to-play games like Fortnite. The Xbox Live Gold is the only platform where you can pay for the service to play the game. However, Microsoft retracted that decision as well as the planned price hike for Xbox Live Gold subscription. Now, you do not need an active subscription to play Fortnite on Xbox consoles.
Download your digital copy of Fortnite for Xbox One, Series X/S or get a physical copy of the game from your favorite retailer.
As for PlayStation players, fortunately, you do not need the PlayStation Plus to play Fortnite from the start. The game is available to all users of Sony’s PS4 and PS5 consoles.
Fortnite is a free game. You can download it without paying. However, to play Fortnite on your PlayStation, you will need to have either the PS4 or PS5, older models are not supported. Make sure that you have a reliable controller and your system has enough space to install the game. And, connect your console to a reliable Internet connection.
You also need to have a Playstation Network account. If you don’t have an account, it is easy to create one.
How to Create a PlayStation Network Account
You can create an account through a browser, your PS4, or your PS5.
On a Browser
- To set up an account on a browser, go to https://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/.
- Click Create New Account.
- Type in your details.
- Click Next.
- Open your email and check the verification message and follow the instructions.
On PlayStation 4
- To set up an account on PS4, press and hold the PS button on your remote.
- Click Power.
- Go to Switch User.
- Select New User.
- Click Create a User.
- Follow the instructions.
- Type your details.
- Verify your email.
On PlayStation 5
- To set up an account on PS5, click your profile picture on the home screen.
- Select Switch User.
- Click Add User.
- Select Get Started.
- Click Create an Account.
- Type your details.
- Verify your email.
Playing Fortnite does not need a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription on both PlayStation 4 or 5 and Xbox One, Series X or S consoles. Are you excited to play the new Battle Royale game mode of Fortnite? You can share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
