Updating Fortnite on mobile depends on where you installed the game. Android players can currently use the Epic Games Store or Google Play, while iPhone and iPad players can use the App Store and, in supported regions, alternative stores such as Epic Games Store.

Here's how to update Fortnite on each platform.

How to update Fortnite on Android via Epic Games Store

If you installed Fortnite through the Epic Games Store:

1. Connect your device to the internet.
2. Open the Epic Games Store app.
3. Select Fortnite.
4. Tap Update & wait for the update to finish.

Fortnite should normally update automatically. If it doesn't, open Epic Games Store and make sure Auto update is enabled under App Settings.

How to update Fortnite on Google Play

If you downloaded Fortnite from Google Play:

• Open Google Play Store.
• Tap your profile icon.
• Select Manage apps & device.
• Open Updates available.
• Find Fortnite.
• Tap Update.

You can also search for Fortnite directly in Google Play and tap Update from its store page.

How to update Fortnite on iPhone and iPad

If you installed Fortnite through Apple's App Store:

1. Open the App Store.
2. Tap your profile icon.
3. Find Fortnite under available updates.
4. Tap Update.

Fortnite is currently available through the App Store worldwide except Australia. Epic Games Store is another installation option in supported iOS/iPadOS regions.

How to update Fortnite through Epic Games Store on iPhone

If you installed Fortnite from the Epic Games Store, keep it updated through that source.

Open the Epic Games Store, find Fortnite, and install the available update. Epic Games Store itself normally updates automatically on supported mobile devices.

Why is Fortnite not updating on mobile?

The first thing to check is where you originally installed Fortnite.

If you see an error saying the app is managed through another source, Epic says you need to update it using that original source. If necessary, you can uninstall Fortnite and reinstall it from an officially supported store.

Also check:

• Your internet connection
• Available storage space
• Whether automatic updates are enabled
• Whether your device still supports Fortnite
• Whether the update has actually been released on your store

If Fortnite doesn't appear in Google Play or can't be installed, your device may not meet Fortnite's requirements.

Do you need to update Fortnite to play?

Yes, when a new required version is released.