By Iain Wilson, Sam Loveridge, Ford James 12 days ago
Here’s how to play Fortnite: the most basic tips for beginners starting off in the free battle royale extravaganza
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How to play Fortnite
We've all got more time on our hands right now to explore different games and see if we can find something new, so having guidance on how to play Fortnite with you could prove very handy if you're jumping into the battle royal for the first time to see why it has such a big following. We appreciate that arriving as a fresh face in a game that already has millions of players around the world can feel intimidating, so we've put together this Fortnite beginner's guide to help steer you in the right direction.
We've tapped into the hundreds of hours collective experience clocked up by our crack team of Fortnite experts, to bring you what we believe will be the most helpful information about how to play Fortnite, so you'll be fully prepared for action when you climb aboard the battle bus alongside your 99 opponents.
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The game continues to evolve as Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 looms on the horizon, and although the island has changed significantly the core mechanics are generally still the same – so this Fortnite beginner's guide will help lead you in the right direction towards your first Victory Royale. Read on for plenty of Fortnite tips and tricks that will demonstrate how to play Fortnite to your strengths, so take your seat on the battle bus, thank the driver, and get ready to leap into battle...
1. You can’t take the things you pick up on Spawn Island with you
When you spawn into Spawn Island you’ll see guns, ammo, and building materials scattered around just waiting to be grabbed. And you can grab them - but they won’t come with you into the Fortnite map. Treat Spawn Island as a practise area for how to play Fortnite, although you’ll probably only be there for a minute at most while the game fills up with 100 players. You can shoot anyone in the vicinity but the guns won’t do any damage, or if you’re being a temporary pacifist, try your hand at building a quick sniping hut (more details on how to do that below in point 8).
