Epic Games has officially unveiled the technical enhancements and upcoming features for the new version of Fortnite designed specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2. Among the most exciting updates is the confirmation that mouse support will be added in an imminent patch, significantly enhancing gameplay precision.
As expected, this optimized version of the popular battle royale title delivers a smoother experience with a boosted frame rate of up to 60FPS. In addition, players can enjoy improved visual fidelity—offering a resolution of 2176x1224 when the Switch 2 is docked and 1600x900 when undocked.
The upgraded hardware also enables enhanced graphical capabilities, including extended draw distances for those long-range engagements, realistic clothing physics, and higher-quality textures, shadows, and water effects—bringing the game world to life like never before.
In another major improvement, replay functionality—previously unavailable on the original Switch version—will now be accessible, allowing players to review their matches and discover exactly who eliminated them. However, it's worth noting that the Save the World campaign mode will remain absent from Nintendo platforms.Scheduled for release this Saturday, June 7, Fortnite update version 37.00 will introduce full mouse control support. By default, the mouse will replace the right analog stick, while the Joy-Con 2’s optical sensor will handle camera movement.
Mouse controls are compatible across all primary game modes, including Battle Royale, Zero Build, Team Rumble, Reload, Reload - Zero Build, Fortnite OG, and Fortnite OG Zero Build. Additionally, mouse navigation will be functional within in-game menus.
Fortnite: Switch 2 Edition.Fortnite: Switch 2 Edition.Fortnite: Switch 2 Edition.Fortnite: Switch 2 Edition.To celebrate the launch of Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch 2, players who log in between now and March 31, 2026, will receive the exclusive Wishing Star emote. According to Epic Games, it allows you to "grab a shooting star, make a wish, and throw it back!"—a fun nod to Kirby. While it won’t let you ride into the sky like in some other games, it’s definitely a stylish touch.
Fortnite is already available on the Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the console’s global launch lineup. The game is currently nearing the end of its Star Wars-themed season, Galactic Battle, which concludes this Saturday with a one-time live event where players will infiltrate the Death Star.
This week has been packed for Epic Games, with discussions around AI integration in Unreal Engine and Fortnite, following the release of a highly interactive AI-powered Darth Vader. Additionally, both Epic and CD Projekt Red have shared insights regarding the recently showcased Witcher 4 tech demo—and whether the final product will reflect that level of graphical fidelity.
