Fortnite is a multiplatform video game that offers cross-play between players on different devices. So, from our Android phone, we can play with other people who play Fortnite from PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, PC, and others. However, each version of Fortnite has its own specific features. Let's start with the Android ones.
Lower graphic requirements, limited performance
On Android, Fortnite has lower graphics quality than the latest generation consoles. Same as on PC, not all smartphones and tablets have the same technical specifications, so in the case of Android, Epic Games chose to create a version with textures of a little higher quality than those of Nintendo Switch, the less powerful version of the game.
Fortnite has options to configure the performance on our Android device, so those who have the most powerful devices can enjoy 60FPS and a fairly high graphic quality (although without reaching that of PlayStation 4 Xbox One), while those who do not have such devices, at least can run the game with the minimum specifications.
Touch or joystick controls
In Fortnite for Android, we can choose to use the touch controls provided by the game, or connect a controller to play more comfortably. Those who play with touch controls have a small handicap: more auto-aiming. Even if we do not aim exactly at the opposing player, the sight will be positioned very easily over the head. With a controller, there is also auto-aiming, but not as much.
Dedicated servers
If we play Battle Royale modes (Solitaire, Duo, Squads, or Team Fray) we will face only Android and Nintendo Switch players. This is because both versions are the most graphically and control-wise disadvantageous. Neither of these two versions can be played with a keyboard and mouse, so we would not play on equal terms against players from other consoles and PC.
If we play Arena mode, on the other hand, we connect to the same servers, being able to test firsthand the huge difference between one player and another.
No Save The World mode
Save The World mode is not available on Android. While not required to play all other Fortnite modes, Save The World offers rewards in the form of V-Bucks that Android players cannot get.
Otherwise, in general, Fortnite works the same way on Android as well as on all other platforms, and the fact is that for a game to enjoy good quality cross-play, it must work in a very similar way between different consoles and gadgets.
