Epic Games announced that its hugely popular battle royale game, Fortnite, will no longer support Windows 7 and 8. The studio announced it via Twitter on the game’s support account, revealing that gamers they will need to be using Windows 10 or 11 to play Fortnite starting with Chapter 4 of Season 2.
For gamers who can’t update their version of Windows, Epic Games has recommended playing through the GeForce Now streaming service. Players also have the option to play Fortnite across several other platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Android, and Nintendo Switch.
Fortnite Season 4 Episode 2 has just launched and brings with it several new game updatesincluding a new cyberpunk-themed city called Mega City and the addition of the protagonist of Attack on Titan Eren Yeager as a skin to use.
The update also features new vehicles for you to use, such as the Rogue Bike and Nitro Drifter car. Players can also grind on rails to traverse Mega City thanks to the new grinding mechanic.
As previously announced, starting with Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season 2, players will be required to use Windows 10 or higher in order to continue playing Fortnite natively on PC in an officially supported manner. Windows 7 and 8 will be officially unsupported in Fortnite. pic.twitter.com/9XwyIBATwD
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) March 7, 2023
