Multiplayer hit 'Fortnite' may be headed to the Apple TV [u]
One of the most popular games in the world, "Fortnite," could be coming to the Apple TV at some point in the future, code suggests. [Updated with denial by Epic]
A reference to tvOS can be found in the game's code, according to "Storm," a Twitter user specializing in Fortnite leaks. No other details have been shared so far.
Epic Games' "Fortnite" is a free-to-play game that has succeeded mostly because of its main mode, "Battle Royale," based on another game, "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds." The lack of an entry fee combined with a more family-friendly atmosphere has made Fortnite wildly popular, and the title is now on several platforms including Apple's macOS and iOS.
The inclusion of a tvOS string is not a guarantee that the app will make it to the media streamer. However, it does suggest that Epic is at least considering the possibility.
On the low-end, "Fortnite" requires a A9 processor, as found in the iPhone SE and iPhone 6. So the app, should it materialize, will likely not be restricted to the Apple TV 4K.
Apple's tvOS set-tops have largely failed to take off as a gaming platform, even though they have enough power and support third-party apps. This is likely because of the Siri Remote, which simply doesn't have the controls to handle the actions and movement of a game like Fortnite. If the game was ported, players would essentially be forced to buy a gamepad.
Update: An Epic representative, Nick Chester, said that the company isn't planning a port.
"References to tvOS in the Fortnite files are the result of general Unreal Engine support for the Apple TV platform," he explained on Twitter.
A reference to tvOS can be found in the game's code, according to "Storm," a Twitter user specializing in Fortnite leaks. No other details have been shared so far.
#fortnite Fortnite is coming to Apple tvs. tvOS a Apple tv operating system has been found in the files. pic.twitter.com/QBBojQI0SX
-- Storm - Fortnite Leaks (@StormLeaks)
Epic Games' "Fortnite" is a free-to-play game that has succeeded mostly because of its main mode, "Battle Royale," based on another game, "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds." The lack of an entry fee combined with a more family-friendly atmosphere has made Fortnite wildly popular, and the title is now on several platforms including Apple's macOS and iOS.
The inclusion of a tvOS string is not a guarantee that the app will make it to the media streamer. However, it does suggest that Epic is at least considering the possibility.
On the low-end, "Fortnite" requires a A9 processor, as found in the iPhone SE and iPhone 6. So the app, should it materialize, will likely not be restricted to the Apple TV 4K.
Apple's tvOS set-tops have largely failed to take off as a gaming platform, even though they have enough power and support third-party apps. This is likely because of the Siri Remote, which simply doesn't have the controls to handle the actions and movement of a game like Fortnite. If the game was ported, players would essentially be forced to buy a gamepad.
Update: An Epic representative, Nick Chester, said that the company isn't planning a port.
"References to tvOS in the Fortnite files are the result of general Unreal Engine support for the Apple TV platform," he explained on Twitter.
Comments
Apple needs to get their act together on gaming and the Apple TV (specifically with game controllers). They've got a fairly capable gaming system in the Apple TV already. They need to take advantage of that.
What I really want to see Apple do is take the publisher role, fund some AAA exclusives for it through third parties.
It's a shame the Apple TV is a capable console with literally ZERO games that take full advantage of it. The closest game that gets to Apple TVs potential is Inside.
I even went as far as emailing developers about porting their A10 iPhone games to Apple TV and none seemed interested. Even small CPU games like Roblox and posts, the developers just didn't care probably because Apple doesn't care. There's better games on iPhone which is sad...
What they need to do is buy a 3rd party developer with IP. It doesn't have to be Nintendo. For example, Capcom was flirting with the idea of selling and they own Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Mega Man and others.
Switch completely destroys Apple TV in content with less power.