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Fortnite Mobile – Android update, Customizable HUD and more

Epic has released a blog post on the state of Fortnite mobile which outlines upcoming changes including voice chat and controls, as well as an update on the Android release. Here’s everything you need to know:
Customizable HUD
We’ve heard your requests for the ability to customize the HUD and, earlier this week, we added this feature to the game. Try it out and let us know what you think. We’re excited to get this into your hands!
Customizable HUD In-game
Customizable HUD Blueprint
Voice Chat
We know that communication is key when you’re squadding up for that Victory Royale, so we’re working to bring voice chat to mobile. On top of that, you’ll be able to chat with your teammates regardless of platform!
We’re also looking to make it really easy to mute yourself, other players, or open up all communications with a simple tap. There will be a button on the screen that lets you mute yourself, mute everyone in your party, or go back to open-microphone.
Gameplay and Controls
We’re continuing to work on improvements. Some upcoming examples include improving Autorun and adding better ways to fire. Once we roll out these changes, we’ll add options to the settings so you can try them out and see what works best for you!
Installation size and update experience
We are aware of the large installation size of Fortnite on mobile and are working to reduce that size. Over the next few updates we’ll be compressing the size down while maintaining performance. We’ll be making overall patch sizes smaller and adding the ability to download the content in the background!
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Fortnite is coming to Android!
We are targeting this summer for the release. We know many of you are excited for this release, and we promise that when we have more information to share, you’ll hear it from us first.
Game Performance
We see some areas where game performance can can be improved. We’re fixing code to optimize the experience (e.g. increase graphic quality), as well as adding a Battery-Saver mode which will allow you increased performance if you choose to lower the graphic quality. It’s our first implementation of this option and we’ll continue to improve upon it.
Stats
Many of you have asked for stat tracking on mobile. We are working to improve our stats servers so we can handle many more players, including those on mobile. We’re looking to enable this sometime this summer, once we are confident the improvements are performing up to our expectations.
Stability
Finally, stability is still one of our chief concerns. With every update we’re working to fix crashes and other issues as you report them. If you’re regularly running into stability issues, please let us know using the “Feedback” button in-game.
SOURCE: Epic Games

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Scout skin coming to Fortnite

Leaks on the Samsung Health App have revealed a brand new Galaxy skin coming to Fortnite Season 3, as part of an upcoming tournament. Unfortunately, it’ll be as tough to get hold of as the original Galaxy skin.
Fortnite has become well known in the gaming world for its lucrative crossovers with a host of the world’s biggest companies and brands. Among Star Wars and Marvel, Chapter One brought the stratospheric Galaxy skin into Fortnite.
Despite its awesome aesthetics and positive feedback, the skin was pretty rare in Fortnite. Players who wanted it had to have purchased a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone, hence its scarcity in the game. Unfortunately, this new skin will be equally tough to get hold of.
Samsung Galaxy Scout Skin leaked
On July 17, reputable leaker iFireMonkey appeared to verify an emergent leak, which stated that another Samsung Galaxy skin would be on its way to Fortnite.
“Due to a mishap on the Samsung Health application,” they said, “twitter use @fu noticed that the Fortnite Galaxy Scout promotion was already on the app earlier than expected. Due to this, we now have a nice image that shows us what this skin will look like”.
Despite its official name as ‘Galaxy Scout’, it has already been nicknamed the ‘Galaxy Girl’; a female twist on the original Samsung Skin added back in 2018.
How to get Samsung Galaxy Scout Skin in Fortnite
While the first Galaxy skin was only unlockable through the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy mobile, players can get their hands on this one by participating in the Fortnite Galaxy Cup. This in-game tournament will take place from July 25-26, with registration opening on July 20.
The event is anticipated to be mobile-only, and registration is only open to players who already own the original Galaxy skin. Hence, this new skin is expected to only be available to players who have already bought a Samsung Galaxy.
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However, the Galaxy tournament requirements are not yet finalized by Epic, so some players may receive surprise invitations. Until then, it looks like only Samsung owners will be able to get their hands on this skin.
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There are still massive problems with console Fortnite
Epic is making adjustments to Fortnite through their unannounced and unexplained patches. One thing persists, however: the fact that Fortnite on console is a mess.

Epic is making adjustments to Fortnite through their unannounced and unexplained patches. One thing persists, however: the fact that Fortnite on console is a mess.
Late in Season 10, Epic opened the door to forced cross-platform. Now, all players on all platforms will be in the same lobby. PC players, console players, and mobile players are all duking it out together.
Mobile players really got the short end of the stick, here. They can’t do nearly as much as their console and PC counterparts, but that’s not the only performance gap that remains an issue.
Console performance in Fortnite Chapter 2 is at an all-time low. On any given day you’re bound to find a post or two about it if you visit the r/FortniteBR subreddit.
There is a long list of issues with Fortnite on Xbox and Playstation. Buildings don’t load, guns don’t load, you can’t see what’s in your inventory, your game freezes, players disappear; the list goes on and on.
Playing Arena on console is a crapshoot. You better hope you’re not contested when you land, or you’re going to get killed while you’re waiting for buildings to load in.
I play on Xbox One, so I experience these issues every day. Most of them would be manageable if it weren’t for the rendering. Buildings just don’t render when you first drop from the Battle Bus.
You’re dead almost every time if you don’t stumble upon some invisible floor loot.
The worst part is that there seems to be no mention of these problems on the Fortnite Community Issues Trello board. This isn’t the first time that console players have had rendering trouble, but Epic is seemingly lost on how to fix it.
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It would all be a moot point if this was an even playing field. We wouldn’t have too much of a reason to complain if Playstation and Xbox players were still in isolated lobbies. We’d all be in the same boat.
The problem is that PC players never have this issue. They can kill us before we’re even able to break through a ceiling with our pickaxe. Are you struggling with these problems on console? Vent about it in the comments.
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How to win a Special Edition Fortnite Xbox Controller
Find out how to win a brand-new Special Edition Fortnite Xbox Controller through your skill in the Fortnite Combine.

Find out how to win a brand-new Special Edition Fortnite Xbox Controller through your skill in the Fortnite Combine.
It seems like the initial intention of Epic’s addition of the ‘Combine’ game mode was to help fine-tune the new sensitivity settings for console players. Since then, it has taken on a life of its own with the help of the speed-running community.
Part of the reason Fortnite is so great is the number of things you can do in the game. You can play a base Fotnite match or an unlimited number of game modes in a Creative lobby.
The Combine was just the next iteration of this, and players have already started to complete the mode in under a minute.
If you’re someone who have been spending hours practicing the Combine, your skills have not gone to waste. Epic has announced a Combine giveaway with a chance to win one in ten Special Edition Fortnite Xbox One Controllers.
The giveaway is set to run now through October 11, so get in there and start practicing.
The rules for the competition are simple. All you have to do is submit a photo or video of your best time to Twitter with #FortniteCombine in the title.
You must be at least 16 years old to win this prize, and follow the best practices of submissions – found here.
According to the rules, it appears as though Epic is going to pick random players to win the controllers. This is good news and bad news since you don’t have to be one of the fastest times to win a controller.

In all likelihood, though, Epic will be choosing the fastest recorded time as one of the ten winners – so it won’t hurt to try your best.
Speedrunning entered the Fortnite world in a big way through the Cizzorz Death Runs. Players would compete for the best time to gain money and bragging rights, which eventually culminated in the Fortnite World Cup Creative finals in New York – where Cizzorz’s speedrunning team took home the trophy.
Now, some of these speedrunners who made a name for themselves have hundreds of thousands of subscribers on YouTube – all from speedrunning a Creative Mode map.
Best of luck with your Combine times!