Chromebook users rejoice, Fortnite is available for you to download and play. Typically, the game is easy to install and boot up. However, with the Chromebook, there are a few ways to go about the process and it can get a little confusing. We’ve made this straightforward guide to make it easier for you to jump right into the battle royale and get some dubs.
How to Put Your Chromebook in Developer Mode
You’ll need Developer Mode for a few of the download options. Importantly, Developer Mode will erase your account and local data from the device, so it’s best to be sure because it can’t be undone.
- Turn off your Chromebook
- Press and hold ESC + Refresh keys, and turn on your Chromebook
- Release buttons once you see the recovery process prompt
- Click on Advanced Options
- Enable Developer Mode by clicking it and pressing enter
- Confirm Developer Mode
- The device will restart
- After powering up, select Boot from Internal Hard Disk and press Enter
Related: How to Play Fortnite on iPhone
Download via Fortnite APK
Playing Fortnite via APK will have you playing the Android mobile version of the game.
- Put your Chromebook in Developer Mode
- Go to your Chromebook Settings
- Click the Apps icon
- Turn on installation from the Google Play Store
- Click the More tab
- Select Agree
- Navigate to the App Settings
- Click the Security lock button
- Enable Unknown sources under the Device Administration tab
- Open the Google Play Store and search for the Fortnite Android game
- Download the file
- After the download, you’re ready to play!
Play via Xbox Cloud Gaming
If you’re an Xbox Game Pass user, you’re able to use the Cloud Gaming function. You’ll need to purchase a subscription to the Xbox Game Pass for $9.99 a month, then follow these steps:
- Put your Chromebook in Developer Mode
- Go to your Chromebook Settings
- Click the Apps icon
- Turn on installation from the Google Play Store
- Click the More tab
- Select Agree
- Open the Google Play Store, and search for the Xbox Game Pass app
- Download the Xbox Game Pass
- Search for Fortnite within the Xbox, and you’re ready to play!
Play via NVIDIA GeForce Now
NVIDIA GeForce Now is much like Xbox Game Pass, and is a cloud-based service that doesn’t require developer mode. You’ll need a membership to access the services, costing anywhere from $9.99 to $19.99 per month. There’s a free version available, but it only offers one hour of gameplay. Follow these steps to play via NVIDIA:
- Sign up for an account via the Nvidia website here
- Verify your account from your email
- Login to your new NVIDIA GeForce Now account
- Click on the Accounts Counted tab from the My Library menu
- Head to Settings
- Find the Connections tab, and select Epic Games from the list
- Log in to your Epic Games account
- Connect your Epic Games account to your NVIDIA GeForce Now account
- Search from Fortnite from within the NVIDIA library, and you’re ready to play!
Well, that’s it for our guide on how to play Fortnite on Chromebooks. If you found this guide helpful, be sure to check out our Fortnite guides hub here.
Published: May 4, 2023 03:18 pm