Fortnite (Switch, Switch 2): all the updates (latest: Ver. 36.0)
On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Fortnite on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
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Past Fortnite updates: launch to December 2018 / January 2019 to October 2019.
Fortnite – Ver. 36.0
- Release date: June 7th 2025
- Patch notes:
No patch notes available yet. This update brings the following to the game:
- adds support for Joy-Con 2 mouse controls (Nintendo Switch 2)
- Mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2 will be usable in all Fortnite Battle Royale experiences on June 7:
- Battle Royale
- Zero Build – Battle Royale
- Team Rumble
- Reload
- Reload – Zero Build
- Fortnite OG
- Fortnite OG Zero Build
- Additional notes: none
- Source: Epic Games
How to download updates for Fortnite on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2?
To download the updates for Fortnite, you have three options:
- let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off
If not…
- try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;
OR
- select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.
To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.
