Epic Games releasedFortniteon Nintendo Switch over the summer, letting users of the hybrid system play against their friends on PC, Xbox, and even mobile devices. If you haven’t gotten a Switch yet and want to get into the game, a bundle coming next month has everything you need.
Launching on October 5, theNintendo SwitchFortniteDouble Helix Bundleincludes a standard Nintendo Switch system with dock, Joy-Con controllers, and a Joy-Con grip, as well as in-gameFortnitegoodies. You’ll receive 1000 V-Bucks, which typically cost $10, as well as a unique outfit, glider, “back bling,” and pickae for use inFortnite.The bundle will be priced at the same $300 point of the standard Switch, so there’s really no downside to getting it if you’re looking to pick up the console already.
Fortniteitself is free-to-play, of course, but you’ll need to ensure the Epic Games account you plan to use on Switch has never been used forFortniteon PlayStation 4. PS4 players cannot interact with Xbox One or Switch players, and an account used to play the game on the PS4 can never be used to play on Switch. you may make a different account if you wish, but you’ll have to start over completely from scratch.
IfFortniteisn’t your thing, Nintendo has severalother Switch bundles available for purchase, as well. These include theMario Tennis Acesbundle (which also includes1-2 Switch), as well as the upcomingSuper Smash Bros. UltimateandPokémon: Let’s Gobundles. The latter two come with special docks and controllers, and theLet’s Gobundle even includes the Poké Ball Plus controller for use in bothLet’s GoandPokémon Goon phones.
Fortniteis about to have some new battle royale competition that could give it some trouble, albeit not on Switch.Call of Duty: Black Ops 4‘s “Blackout” mode is a polished and hectic take on the genre, andBattlefield Vwill include “Firestorm” in a post-launch content update. IfFortnitecontinues to offer significant updates and tweaks, however, it will likely remain on top for a long time to come.
