How to Play Fortnite on a Chromebook (3 Ways)

Aug. 26, 2020

Earlier, playing games on Chromebook was limited to select Android and browser games, but that has completely changed now. Thanks to cloud gaming platforms, you can now play PC games such as Fortnite on a Chromebook with desktop-level features. Also, the support forSteam gaming on a Chromebookand Android app sideloading make it possible to play games easily on ChromeOS.

It basically means Chromebooks can run Fortnite and several other games without a hitch. All you need is a fast internet connection, some tinkering, and that’s it. Apart from the alternatives above, you can also use Chrome Remote Desktop to remotely play Fortnite from your Chromebook. So, in this post, we have explained three ways to install and play Fortnite on a Chromebook.

Play Fortnite on a Chromebook Using NVIDIA GeForce Now

You need to sign up for an Nvidia account. After that, it’s a pretty straightforward process. Keep in mind that you willneed an external mouseto play Fortnite on a Chromebook. Also, the best part is that you can play Fortnite even on school-issued Chromebooks.

If you use an existing Epic Game account, all yourFortnite rewards, skins, and resourceswill be available while streaming the game through GeForce Now.

Since the Epic Games Store is not available on the Google Play Store, you will need tosideload the Fortnite APKon your Chromebook. For this, you don’t have to move to the Developer mode. You will only need Linux support to sideload the app. Here are the steps you need to follow:

If you have a Windows PC at home, you can install Fortnite on your PC and use Chrome Remote Desktop to remotely play Fortnite on your Chromebook. It requires you to have a good internet connection to reduce latency and deliver consistent gameplay. Here is how you can do it:

So that is how you can download and play Fortnite on a Chromebook. As you can see, with GeForce Now, it has become significantly easier for users to play Fortnite on a Chromebook. You get the full-fledged PC version with support for keyboard, mouse, and controller. I would say, go ahead and try out GeForce Now on your Chromebook. You are absolutely going to love it.

In case you don’t have access to GFN, you can try the Android version or use remote desktop from your computer. Apart from that, if you want toinstall Steam on your Chromebookor wish toplay Minecraft Java Edition on ARM Chromebooks, follow our linked guides. That said, if you face any issues, comment below and we will help you out.

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