Fortnite on Nintendo Switch will look better and perform better after its latest update

Fortnite for the Nintendo Switch receives a patch that will improve performance in portable and docked modes. Epic Games says the game will run at a more consistent frame rate across the board “with fewer issues,” though it’s still not 60fps. And while the game will still use dynamic resolution to make visual adjustments on the fly to keep it running as smoothly as possible, the target resolutions in both handheld and docked modes have also been upgraded, with a 38% increase. .

In handheld mode, the game went from 1000 x 560 to 1170 x 660, which is closer to the 720p resolution of the Switch screen. In docked mode, it will go down to 1560 x 880 instead of going over 1390 x 780. It’s a bit closer to the native resolution of 1080p.

This means the game will look less blurry, a common issue that many third-party ports encounter. The team provided a quick visual sample comparing pre-patch and post-patch sharpness to let you see what it might look like in-game. It’s definitely a noticeable improvement, albeit a minor one. Anyone who squeezes more juice out of the Switch’s aging hardware gets kudos.

Finally, the team claims that the game will free up 140MB of storage on your console, which will mark a small reduction in Fortnite file size. Companies seem to be prioritizing these kinds of updates these days, and it’s ideal for people who still install games on the Switch’s internal storage (although microSD cards are extremely affordable).