Fortnite
Coverage of Fortnite in the Nexus archive.
- Video game makers attempt to send kid’s addiction claims to arbitration
Epic Games, Roblox, and Microsoft are seeking to compel arbitration in a California lawsuit where a mother claims their video games are addictive to minors. A judge is considering whether a valid contractual agreement exists to require arbitration, as the plaintiffs argue the terms of use were not clearly agreed to by the child or parents.
- Supreme Court takes Apple contempt fight over App Store fees on third-party payments
The Supreme Court will allow Apple to challenge contempt charges after being ordered to stop charging fees on external app purchases. The dispute began in 2020 when Epic Games altered Fortnite to bypass Apple’s App Store payment system, leading to a legal battle over App Store policies and antitrust claims.
- Fortnite is returning to the App Store globally, a year after its US comeback
Fortnite is returning to the App Store globally after a year of being available in the US. The game will be available everywhere except Australia. This marks a significant milestone for the popular online multiplayer game.
- Several Overwatch heroes are about to hit Fortnite
Epic Games may be celebrating Overwatch's 10th anniversary with a crossover event in Fortnite, featuring several Overwatch heroes. This move could be seen as Epic doing more to commemorate the anniversary than Blizzard. The event will bring Overwatch characters to the popular battle royale game Fortnite.
- Fortnite is refunding D4vd cosmetics after singer appears in court in murder case
Fortnite is offering refunds to players who purchased D4vd cosmetics after the singer was arrested in connection to a murder case involving a 14-year-old girl. The decision follows D4vd's court appearance related to the alleged crime.
- Sony’s PlayStation 5 is $200 off for the first time since December
Sony is offering a $200 discount on the PS5 Digital Edition through its direct-to-consumer site, the largest discount since December. The bundle includes Fortnite cosmetics and is priced at $399.99, significantly lower than other retailers. Additional deals mentioned include the Fitbit Charge 6, Sony InZone Buds, and Google Pixel Watch 4.
- Fortnite developers can make AI characters now — just don’t try to date them
Epic Games is introducing a 'conversations' tool for Fortnite creators to build AI-powered characters capable of unscripted dialogue. This follows last year's AI-powered Darth Vader character using James Earl Jones' voice. The tool allows developers to define character traits via prompts and select matching voices for interactions.