Fortnite - warning DO NOT play on PS4, or you can't play on Switch (and quick start guide if you're sheltered like me, and didn't know about this game before)

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CrazyGamer2017 said:

irstupid said:

Xbox and PS4 are not free. XBOX LIVE and PSN

That is what the warning is about. Nintendo's paid online starts in September. At that point, all games, Fortnite, Mario Kart, Splatoon, ect will require you to pay $20 a year for Nintendo's online service. Same as Sony and Xbox. It's the cheapest of the three if that helps.

But only free online is as it always has been PC gaming.

Yes but playing Fortnite online on PS4 is free as PS+ is not required (I assume it's the same on Xbox).

The question is: Is this going to be free too on Switch or will it be locked behind their paywall? That's what we don't know yet. Time will tell.

You need Xbox live gold to play Fortnite on XBox, the other platforms all don't require an online subscription (yet)

For ps4 it doesn't really matter (to me) as I have ps+ and my kids can play on the primary console with their account regardless (yet it is convenient they can use their own account to play Fortnite on the pro which is my secondary) however I don't plan on getting Nintendo live (or whatever it will be called) I'm just curious if I should warn him about leveling up his character on Switch instead of ps4. I don't think he cares anyway, does it make any difference in the game?