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Do you want to play Fortnite with friends on your Xbox? Luckily, Fortnite remains free to play, so you don't need any paid subscriptions from Xbox to download it. Here's what you need to know about Xbox Live Gold and Fortnite.
Can You Play Fortnite Without Xbox Live?
Fortnite is free to play on all Xbox consoles without Xbox Live or Game Pass. You'll just need to create and link your Epic Games account to your console.
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Downloading Fortnite on Xbox
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Open the Microsoft Store. You can find this in the My Games & apps tile on the home screen. Be sure to select the Apps section.[1] -
Select Search. You can use the menu on the left or the search bar at the top of the page. -
Enter fortnite and search. It will load in the results. -
Select Install. Fortnite will begin installing. You can see the progress in the Quick Menu underneath Manage. -
Log into your Epic Games account. Enter your email address and password for your Epic Games account. Once you're logged in, you can begin playing.
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