Fortnite in VR nonetheless is not occurring as Epic Video games’ CEO reconfirmed there are at present “no plans.”
Responding to a query on X (previously Twitter), Tim Sweeney was requested whether or not Fortnite is coming to Quest. Addressing this instantly, the Epic Video games founder confirmed it isn’t at present occurring and cited locomotion mechanics as a problem.
No plans at present. For it to achieve success we’d want plenty of gamers throughout all platforms spending plenty of their time on islands whose locomotion mechanics wouldn’t have VR gamers barfing. We’ve gone from 0 to 1 such fashionable mechanics however it’s not a crucial mass but.
This is not the primary time Epic has denied plans so as to add VR help to its ever-popular battle royale. Sweeney made similar comments in 2022, calling Fortnite, “the type of expertise that includes intense movement and doesn’t work as nicely in VR.” Again then, Sweeney additionally stated that introducing particular modes would fragment the person base, additionally commenting on Robo Recall and Unreal Tournament.
Elsewhere, we have seen vital strides within the modding scene this final yr with Epic’s Unreal Engine. Because of Praydog’s free Universal Unreal Engine VR Mod (UEVR), PC VR customers can get engine-level VR help with positional headset monitoring, which works for nearly any PC recreation made with Unreal Engine 4.8 and above. Extra particulars under.
UEVR Mod Adds VR Support To Modern Unreal Engine Games
Praydog’s Universal Unreal Engine VR Mod (UEVR) injects VR support into almost any PC game made with Unreal Engine, and it’s free.
In the event you’re on the lookout for a VR battle royale, there’s been a number of profitable examples these previous few years. Population: One is the closest instance to Fortnite and the current ‘Phoenix Royale‘ replace added a brand new map, shifting finish zones, and extra. You have additionally bought ‘Rec Royale‘ in Rec Room, whereas Contractors Showdown hosts VR’s greatest battle royale map throughout 60-player matches.