Tim Sweeney Explains Why Fortnite Has "No Plans" For VR Support

Fortnite in VR nonetheless is not occurring as Epic Video games’ CEO reconfirmed there are at the moment “no plans.”

Responding to a query on X (previously Twitter), Tim Sweeney was requested whether or not Fortnite is coming to Quest. Addressing this straight, the Epic Video games founder confirmed it is not at the moment occurring and cited locomotion mechanics as a problem.

No plans at the moment. For it to achieve success we’d want loads of gamers throughout all platforms spending loads of their time on islands whose locomotion mechanics wouldn’t have VR gamers barfing. We’ve gone from 0 to 1 such widespread mechanics however it’s not a essential 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 related feedback in 2022, calling Fortnite, “the type of expertise that includes intense movement and doesn’t work as properly in VR.” Again then, Sweeney additionally said that introducing particular modes would fragment the consumer base, additionally commenting on Robo Recall and Unreal Event.

Elsewhere, we have seen vital strides within the modding scene this final 12 months with Epic’s Unreal Engine. Due to Praydog’s free Common 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.

Should you’re searching for a VR battle royale, there’s been a number of profitable examples these previous few years. Inhabitants: One is the closest instance to Fortnite and the latest ‘Phoenix Royale’ replace added a brand new map, shifting finish zones, and extra. You have additionally obtained ‘Rec Royale’ in Rec Room, whereas Contractors Showdown hosts VR’s greatest battle royale map throughout 60-player matches.