So, I heard that you want to play Fortnite on your Chromebook.
Guess what?
You can.
(That’s probably why you’re here.)
In this complete tutorial, we’ll go over how to download, install, and play Fortnite on Chrome OS. It’s super easy to do and should take no longer than 20 minutes to finish the whole thing!
And it doesn’t require a Powerwash, so your settings and data won’t be wiped!
After you’re done, you’ll be able to squad up and build up a tower to protect yourself from that SCAR in just seconds- all on your Chromebook. And then take them down with a Minigun from the top!
And if you have any questions, just leave a comment and I’ll get back to you ASAP. Leave a comment if you get stuck or something.
Sound good? Let’s roll.
Last updated: 2/24/23.
This method is still working into 2023. Epic Games hasn’t released the game for the Chrome Web Store yet, and probably never will. So this means this is still the only way to get the game running on a Chrome OS!
What you’ll need to run the game
So let’s cover the hardware/software requirements to get this going.
It’s not much. If you’re reading this on a Windows PC or Chromebook, you already have a third of the necessary hardware!
Here’s what you’ll need to get this working:
- A Chromebook
- A Windows PC with Fortnite installed and Chrome Browser installed
- Chrome Remote Desktop (CRD) extension (free)
If you’re familiar with Chrome, you probably already know what we’re doing.
For 99.909% of Chromebook owners, your system is not nearly powerful enough to run the game. Therefore, your only option is to play it using remote desktop software.
What exactly are we going to do?
If not, here’s a brief explanation:
We’ll be installing Chrome Remote Desktop on both the Windows PC and the Chromebook. It’s the bridge to connect the two devices. You’ll be running Fortnite on your Windows PC but it’ll “stream” to your Chromebook. Get it?
Wait…so the game isn’t actually running on my Chromebook?
I know what you’re thinking:
“Why would I play Fortnite on a Chromebook when I can play it on my PC?”
It’s because this is the only way you can possibly play it as of now. And it works if you’re not at home. You can play the game anywhere- school, work, at the park, at the dentist, or even at the mall. How ‘bout in class (just be sure to not get caught!)?
This is the only way to play Fortnite on a Chromebook and it offers you the flexibility of playing it anywhere. If you’re at home, play it on your PC. If you’re out, play it on your Chromebook. Or you can use it to play anywhere at home also- like at the dinner table or in bed. Wherever.
The only thing that’s necessary to make this work is some decent hardware on your Chromebook.
Perhaps one day Epic finally makes a version of Fortnite compatible with Chrome OS. Or maybe a version that runs through the cloud and the server does all the processing.
With technology like Project Stream by Google, you may be able to soon play high-end games directly on your device. This will very likely pose a subscription fee though, and not everyone wants to pay.
So I assume gamers definitely will still try to run the game the old-fashioned way. For free!
Okay sounds good. So what are the hardware requirements for my Chromebook to run Fortnite?
Now you’re probably wondering about the hardware.
This is probably the biggest factor in determining whether or not you’ll be able to run Fortnite on your Chromebook. The hardware is the most important thing.
As you may know, Chromebooks aren’t really made for gaming. The majority of them have weak processors and just 2GB of RAM with 16GB of storage with an integrated Intel HD Graphics video card. Well, it’s not even a dedicated graphics card. It’s a co-processor tied to the CPU and shares resources with it.
The good part is that you can still get your Chapter 3 fix on anywhere in the world with WiFi. Think of your Chromebook as a portable monitor or something.
But thankfully, none of that really matters.
Your PC will do all the legwork
Why? Because we won’t be using the Chromebook to render the game.
The remote connection will have your Windows PC do all the rendering. Your Chromebook will simply act like an external wireless monitor that displays whatever the PC renders.
If anything, all you need is a decent CPU and you’re good to go. That’s all you really need to “run” the game. So don’t worry if your Chromebook’s hardware doesn’t fulfill what’s required for the system requirements. It’s fine.
All you need is a decent Intel CPU, like a Celeron, i3, i5, or m3. Other CPUs like ARM and MediaTek will work also.
But if you’re looking for a more powerful unit, check out this list of “gaming Chromebooks.”
Okay, so how do I set this up?
So I just want to tell you now that setting it up is easy-peasy.
Like mentioned earlier, the real “setup” will on your Windows PC, so all you need to do is bridge the connection to your Chromebook using Chrome Remote Desktop.
As of 2021, there’s still no official support for this game on Chrome OS. And we shouldn’t expect it anytime soon.
How to install Fortnite on your Chromebook
We’re finally there! Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Get Chrome Remote Desktop on your Chromebook
So, this is pretty much self-explanatory. You can go to the Chrome Web Store, search for it, and then install it. Or you can go there directly by clicking here.
Note: Be sure you’re signed in with the same Google Account you use on your PC. If you need to make a new one, you can create an account here.
This is the magical extension that’ll mirror your PC. Remember that your PC does all the gaming processing- your Chromebook is just an “external monitor” that’ll mirror Fortnite.
Step 2: Get Chrome Remote Desktop on your PC
This step is the same process as above. If you’re not using the Chrome Browser, you’ll need it in order to use the extension. You can download Chrome here if you aren’t already using it. It’s free and the world’s most popular web browser.
Note: Again, be sure you’re signed in with the same Google Account you use on your Chromebook.
Step 3: Download Fortnite on your PC
If you don’t already have the game on your PC, you’ll need it. You can download it here officially from Epic Games.
After it’s downloaded, go ahead and install it. Just follow the on-screen prompts and install it. It should self-explanatory.
Step 4: Set up remote access to your PC from your Chromebook
This is the most difficult step in the process, but even then, it’s still super easy! So don’t fret.
So just to verify everything’s set up properly, you should have both your Windows PC and Chromebook equipped with the CRD extension by now. And you should be using the same Google Account on both devices.
Got it? Good. Let’s roll.
Get on your PC. Launch the Chrome Browser.
Go ahead and launch CRD by either clicking on the “Apps” button on your bookmarks toolbar or by typing in “chrome://apps” in your address bar up top and hit Enter.
When it launches, look for the “My Computers” tab and then click on “Get started” to create a new remote access point.
- Click on “Enable remote connections.”
- Make up a secure PIN to use. And then confirm it. Be sure you don’t forget it because you’ll need it in just a few minutes. If you’re forgetful or just bad at memorizing PINs and passwords, write it down!
- Click “OK” to confirm that you’re ready to create the connection.
- Verify that the Google Account is the right one you want to use to set up the remote connection to your Chromebook.
- Type in the PIN you just created. Confirm it.
After you’ve done this, look for the “My Computer’s” tab again. You should see your own PC that you’re currently using. If not, try again.
The exact wording may be slightly different, but the setup process should be the same.
Step 5: Access your PC from your Chromebook
You’re almost there! Can you smell the campers yet?
Okay, so now you should have a Windows computer ready for remote access from your Chromebook. We’re going to give it a test run and make sure everything’s working properly.
- Get on your Chromebook and launch Chrome.
- Click on the “Apps” button in your bookmarks bar or type in “chrome://apps” and hit Enter.
- Look for the CRD extension. Click on it to launch it.
- Select the Windows PC you just enabled by clicking on it. It should be under “My Computers.”
- Type in the PIN you created earlier and then click “Connect.”
You’ll then be logged into a remote desktop session and you should be able to control your computer from your Chromebook. Neat, huh? Feel free to play around for a bit.
Not working? If you can’t get a connection, repeat Step 4 and try using a different PIN or Google Account.
Step 6: Play Fortnite on your Chromebook!
So, this is the last (and most exciting) step.
From your Chromebook, go ahead and launch Fortnite on your computer through the remote connection.
The game will launch and load in to the title screen. You’ll be playing it from your Chromebook. An external USB gaming mouse for your Chromebook is highly recommended!
That’s it. Congrats. You’ve successfully completed the tutorial.
You should now be able to play some Fortnite on Chrome OS!
Or you can try the mobile app
Most modern Chromebooks now have the ability to play games from the Google Play Store- including Fortnite.
If your Chromebook has the Play Store built-in:
- Go to the Play Store and see if you can downloads the game.
- If you see a “no devices found” message or “not compatible with your device” error, then it’s not going to work using this method.
If your Chromebook doesn’t have the Play Store yet:
Follow this guide to get the update without waiting- as long as your model is on the list of supported devices you should be able to force it.
Note that some models can download or play some games/apps while others don’t. It’s not a universal thing. It’s more of a model-by-model basis.
Update: Epic got its own game removed from both the Android and Apple libraries. This method doesn’t work anymore. You can try using the direct link to their app.
Improving performance
Next, let’s work on getting a better FPS.
As we’ve discussed earlier, all the processing power is done on your computer.
Your Chromebook will simply mirror the image onto the display like an external monitor. It should be pretty much lag-free with relatively low ping.
This depends mainly on your PC and how powerful your computer is. Your WiFi speed also plays a huge role.
Get a stable WiFI connection
The only thing you can really do to get the game to run as fast as possible is to make sure you have a fast WiFi connection.
The whole concept of remote desktop access is based on sending and receiving packets of data between two access points. If your connection is slow, the game will lag, stutter, and freeze.
You can improve your connection speed by doing the following:
- Sitting closer to the router or modem or WiFi Access point for a better signal strength
- Play during non-peak hours when other users in the household or neighborhood aren’t hogging up all the bandwidth
- Using WiFi extenders throughout your house to get more coverage – (check prices on Amazon here)
- Upgrading your plan or getting a faster Internet provider
- Using your phone’s hotspot feature (also known as tethering) as a WiFi access point if upgrading your current plan or changing providers isn’t an option
Optimize the in-game graphics settings
Next, you can also try playing around with the graphics settings in-game.
If you turn down the settings, the game has less to render which means a faster gameplay experience on your PC. It also means less fancy effects which means less bandwidth needs to be transmitted to your Chromebook. This results in better ping and less latency.
Try making the following adjustments to speed up your game and increase performance:
- Playing in Windowed mode
- Turning the resolution to the lowest possible setting or using a lower setting (800×600, 640×480, etc.)
- Cap the FPS at 30 or 60
- Toggle the quality to “low”
- Toggle the 3D resolution to “480p”
- Toggle the view distance or “near”
- Turn shadows off
- Turn antialiasing off
- Toggle textures to “low”
- Toggle effects to “low
Toggle post-processing to “low” - Turn V-Sync off
- Turn motion blur off
- Turn off the FPS counter
So, with this setup, you can play anywhere in the world as long as your PC at home is connected to the Internet and powered on. You can play Fortnite at school, work, or anywhere else out and about in public. That’s the beauty of it. All you really need is a fast WiFi connection (and probably your charging cable for extra sessions!) and you’re good to go.
What about getting Fortnite from the Google Play Store?
Since the majority of modern Chromebooks nowadays can run Android apps, why not download the game from the Google Play Store, and see if you can emulate it on your Chromebook?
Though running apps built for Android directly on your laptop is still very buggy and primitive, it just may work for some higher-end models that can handle it.
Sadly, Epic Games has opted for ditching Google Play altogether and only allowing users to download the game directly from their site. This means if you try to look for Fortnite on the Play Store, you won’t find it (unless it’s a fake or fan-made app). You’ll be returned with this message from Google:
“Fortnite Battle Royale by Epic Games, Inc is not available on Google Play”
This means Fortnite won’t be accessible to Chromebooks from the Play Store
Chromebooks can run Android apps pretty decently, but it really depends on how advanced the app is and how complicated it is to run it. Fortnite is a complicated game, so your Chromebook may have some difficulty running it smoothly. But without the ability to get the game in the first place, there’s no way to find out.
Even if it did, it’s likely that the vast majority of models won’t be able to run the game. Not all Chromebooks have been optimized to run all Android apps, and not all Android apps have been optimized for Chromebooks. Again, the program is still relatively new and in “beta” phase right now. And you’ll need a pretty beefy laptop to run it properly!
But this doesn’t mean you can’t play other games
I know, you’re here for Fortnite. But if you happen to enjoy other battle royale games, you can still use this method to run them directly on your Chromebook.
Some other popular battle royale games you can play on your Chromebook include:
- Battlelands Royale
- PUBG Mobile
- Rules of Survival
- ZombsRoyale.io
- Clash Royale
- Survival Heroes
- Mad GunZ
- Rocket Royale
If you’re a hardcore fan of the genre, why not give it a try?
All you need to do is the following to download and try these games on Chrome OS:
Step 1: Launch the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Search for your game and look for the app (or just click here to see a list of battle royale games).
Step 3: Install the game onto your Chromebook.
Step 4: Run the game and see how it performs!
Don’t have Google Play yet?
If you own a laptop that doesn’t have the Play Store yet, you can force the update and get it early. But this only works if your model is already listed on the master list of compatible devices. Google doesn’t plan to roll out the update to all Chromebooks- only specific ones will get the update. You can check if yours will be eligible here.
If it is and you still don’t have the update yet, you can force it now so you don’t need to wait! I’ve already written a tutorial on getting the update early.
Did you screw up? Do a Powerwash!
If you messed up, bricked your device, or changed your mind, you can easily revert back to factory settings and start fresh like it never happened by doing a Powerwash.
The only thing is that doing this will completely wipe your Chromebook, so be sure to back up your stuff first!
This will completely delete everything on your device but restore it back to like-new settings (like when you first bought it).
Here are some tutorials that you’ll find helpful:
If you have any other questions, just leave a comment and I’ll get back to you quickly!
You’re now officially “playing” some Fortnite– on your Chromebook!
So, there you have it.
You can now play one of the most popular survival last-man-standing MMO game available.
If you have any questions or if you get stuck at any point, just leave a comment and I’ll get back to you ASAP. As for now, this is the only way to play Fortnite and run it on a Chromebook. Until Epic Games makes an actual web-based version, there won’t be a way to it running.
As you probably already know, Chrome OS can’t install third-party programs and applications so running it through the browser is the only way. Or if they make a Linux version, then it’s also possible to get Linux on Chromebook and install it that way. If that happens, I’ll make another tutorial.
And if you’ve found this guide helpful, let me know as well =]. Consider telling a friend so you can squad together and take down the enemy and grab a victory- on your Chromebooks!
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How do im installing fortnite onto my school schrome book please helpp i need help for it is my part to school thank yout ver much
i’m just here for the memes and the comments…
THERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO PLAY FORTNITE WITHOUT POWERWASH.
Just go on the website play.geforcenow.com
Only one probem.
You can only play an hour then wait for awhile to play again repeatively.
You could pay 5 bucks a month tho.
Its worth it.
wow this website works and its free
also I found out that League of Legends is on the website too.
hey, find a way to not use the pc
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the extension isn’t on chrome anymore :/
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this is not working for me please help I do have pc but its not working on my chromebook
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facts bro
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try it on your phone or something
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after you are done following directions can you play ?
Yes you can it actually worked for me but it’s French
that doesnt even make sense can you explain it simply for stupid people like me next time?
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does this work
and what happens if you download the fortnite official apk and run it?
Ouch… I was downloading CRD and my school admins won’t let me, as in the app won’t work, and they blocked the website. Would team viewer work though? I’ve used it before, it’s just laggy.
can i use this method without me the pc on?
Hey yeet,
Sadly, this requires the host computer to be online and connected to the Internet. The nice part is that you can play from anywhere in the world that has an active connection (and isn’t blocked by a firewall).
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Thanks.
they should make it so that we can just buy and not have to do this stuff.
So I followed all the steps for my son’s chromebook and can load fortnite and he can play but the controls don’t work on the chromebook. He can’t look right or left or jump. Any ideas? They work correctly on the computer?
tell me step by step how to get fortnite on a cromebook
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new Idea what if we all signed a petition for epic games to make fortnight supported on chrome os!!!
That’d be pretty awesome- although we’d see a slimmed-down one unless they can make it run through the cloud. Still, better than nothing eh?
yah good idea and the epic games store that would be helpfull
couldn’t you get windows 10 on your Chromebook and then run fortnight? (Assuming you got some hardware to give it extra storage)
Hey there,
Yes, that’s a possibility but I doubt the majority of Chromebooks out there can handle this. You can already get a full running version of Windows OS running, but the onboard GPU on Chromebooks are basically way underpowered to remotely begin running the game!
There are some powerful models out there with dedicated hardware, but only those who have that kind of cash can give it a try.
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i can make my pc and chromebook connect. when i start up i jest end up in the lobby. but when i try to play my chromebook mouse does not connect so i can’t move my crossair. is there a solution for that?
you can just use a usb type mouse that connects to the chromebook or pc through usb
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there is a hack bro: you sould go to google accounts and add another google account, then you should restart the chromebook and enter to the play store and change the account
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so we cannot play fortnite in chromebook if the computers not on?
i mean by the pc we use to play fortnite in iykwim
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The boys in our class have this fortnite thing (i have no idea how to explain). I saw them playing something similar to fortnite but its like a building demo one? I have no idea but let e know if anyone of you guys know how to download Fortnite in the Chromebook OS.
its a roblox game called strucid
its called just build lol
why does anyone want to play fortnite if its only building
What happens if we DONT have a Windows PC?
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what to do if your chromebook is no compactiable with google play/ i also put i in devloper channle and the beta channle and i still dont have the google play store
Hey kelvin,
The best way would be to check the list of supported devices to see if your Chromebook is planned for a future release here:
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1727131?hl=en
If it’s not on that list, you may be able use something like TeamViewer to run Fortnite on another computer and then mirror it to your Chromebook. As long as both computers are connected to the Internet, you can play Fortnite anywhere in the world.
You may find this helpful:
How to set up a remote desktop on Chromebook
Of course, this would depend on how powerful your Chromebook is and how strong your connection proves to be, as both are required to get decent FPS.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
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What if you don’t have a windows 10.
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did this work plz reply I didn’t try yet but will soon
Hey there,
This should work as long as you have both a Chromebook and a PC with a connection to the Internet.
That’s about all you really need, other than a copy of Fortnite on the PC (which will be hosting the game remotely to your Chromebook).
Let me know if you need help.
Thanks.
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i love compact smgs, automatic sniper, storm scout sniper, combat shotgun, Lmgs, suppressed pistol, etc me a beginner but has skins also i have ASUS chromebook has google play store :[ (* sobs*)
How do you make your mouse go away, because their are 2
put cheese on a mouse trap then hide somewhere in the darkness when the mouses come and get it they will get stuck to each other then that’s when you run out and kill them while they are stuck together in the mouse trap before they escape
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how do you download fortnite why would they not say that
you haven’t told us how to download fortnite
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they did although it’s confusing
Your think worked! Now I can play fortnite in class with friends and get the dubs. Or just solo squad maybe.
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what spelled wrong (fortnite is spelled F O R T N I T E ) (dub means win/#1 victory royal)
your think worked ????????
technically there is an alternate option
You can install mac os on your chromebook via crosh (in dev mode of course)
then install fortnite like that
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Why play it on Chromebook if you already have the PC? Mine is broken and it couldn’t install Fortnite anyway…
Hey Jacklyn,
I totally get what you mean! I wrote this tutorial geared for those players who absolutely must play it on their Chromebook- so probably for those who want a portable way to play Fornite (who don’t have another laptop) or want the ability to play it anywhere in the world with an Intenet connection. If you’re at home, PC is definitely the way to go! But for those who want it on a portable medium (other than a phone/tablet), and that portable medium is a Chromebook- this is a nice workaround.
Regardless, it makes sense to get it on PC for the better gaming experience!
Thanks for your comment.
no is do not
there’s no “my computers” tab on my pc
Hey kate,
The “my computers” tab shows up within the Chrome Remote Desktop app. You’ll need to install this on both your Chromebook and your Windows PC as a Chrome Browser Extension. When both devices have it installed, you’ll be able to link them together in order to play Fornite.
Let me know if you need help.
Thanks.
i don’t understand how to get to apps
Hi kate,
You can get apps on your Chromebook by using the Chrome Web Store or the Google Play Store- you may find these guides helpful:
Getting apps on your Chromebook with the Chrome Web Store
Getting apps on your Chromebook with Google Play
On your Windows PC, you can get apps by launching Chrome, then going to the Chrome Web Store.
Let me know if you need more help.
Thanks.
Sorry butm not helping at all. I don’t have PC.
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how am i ganna do that
how to download on chrome os?
Hey fortnite,
Fortnite doesn’t have a compatible version for Chrome OS, thus we need to find a workaround. In this case, we’ll be using the Chrome Remote Desktop app to run the game on Windows and stream it to our Chromebook.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
Well at least I will try! It might work!
Someone in my class did this, and now we are all in trouble, I’m warning you! DO NOT DO THIS!!! It can be counted as hacking!
thanks so much man
Thanks.
I appreciate it. <3
sadly i dont have a pc w/ fortnite on it. i’ll just wait for EPIC to release it.
not everyone has fast wifi. even if you do you still face latency on chrome remote desktop.
i don’t have a windows pc
yea neither do i so can i still play on the chromebook is my question
nope
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if only I had the money for windows, and I stream about every day, on my YT, as a gamer, on my Chromebook,
and plus, it would propoply just crash constently since “chromebooks are the worst, so dont use them hee hee” WELL I HAVE YOU KNOW THAT NOT EVERYONE HAS MONEY!
#triggered
and I may or May not have found this axeadently
and ended up reading it, then reading the comments
Why Is This Here again?
i hear you
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can you still go back to the Chrome OS?
Hey person,
Yes. You’ll still be within Chrome OS the entire time. There’s no need to download Linux and switch between them, even if you’re forcing the Play Store update. You’ll still be within Chrome OS- just a newer, beta version.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
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Hey I read this and it’s really interesting, I can’t wait to use it. However, it got me curious. Would this work with a Mac laptop? If anyone knows, please tell me so my curiosity can be eased.
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you could search how to install fortnite on a mac and a bunch of websites will pop up.
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you can just get fortnite on the epic games website on mac
what about chrome book
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this works for school we have school chromebooks
Hey Aidan,
Awesome. I’m stoked it worked out for you!
Let me know if you have any questions getting the game to run.
Thanks.
this worked for me now i can play at school
Hey,
Stoked to hear that! Just be sure to watch out for the teachers!
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Thanks.
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u cant play fortnite on a chromebook unless it is on google play store on ur chromebook (i think)
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Do you have to go on the pc every time you want to play to set up remote access? Or shut off when done? And this means someone can’t use the PC at the same time doing something else?
Hey Jc,
Yes, you’ll have to connect to the PC whenever you want to play a round of Fortnite. If someone is using the computer, you won’t be able to play and you’ll just see whatever they’re doing on your Chromebook. Sadly, that’s the only way right now to get Fortnite running on a Chromebook.
But if they’re not using it, you can mirror the game and play anywhere you want as long as you’re connected to WiFi.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
yes. I did this, and it worked… but was super laggy and glitchy
mommy give me fortnite.
i dont have a windows computer……. so i cant play fortnite on my chromebook?
when it comes out on playstore yes
When do you think Epic Games will make the Fortnite Chrome OS version? Have they said anything about extending their platforms?
And a Windows 7 PC would not work for this? I have another laptop that is Windows 10, but is probably the worst, laggiest device I have ever seen in my life.
i know right
OK but you going to need to waste your money on two computers over 200 dollars it a good method in all but two computers i really do not know about that
so i have to have a PC to play on my Chromebook
Hey there,
At this point, yes. That’s the only way to officially “play” Fortnite on a Chromebook. But the best part is that you can bring it anywhere in the world and play as long as you have both devices connected to the Internet! That’s pretty cool.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
If my computer is laggy, will it affect the performance on the chromebook?
Hey Samuel,
Yes, it’ll likely lag on your Chromebook as well. The Chromebook basically acts as an external monitor that will let you connect to your PC running Fortnite anywhere in the world. But if your PC is laggy, you’ll see the lag on your Chromebook also.
Consider lowering the graphics settings or speeding up your computer with a cleanup. That just may be enough to run the game at a playable FPS!
Let me know if you have any other questions.
i dont have a pc do you half to have one? can i do it with anintendo switch?
hey my pc doesnt work with fortnite is there other ways
Hey josh,
At the moment, this is the only way I know of right now that gets you a copy of Fortnite going on your Chromebook since there’s no way to directly install the game onto the device. You’ll need a PC running the game in order to get it working.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
why dont you just play on your pc? if its only screen mirroring?
Hey duke,
You definitely could. But some people want to get their Fortnite on using their Chromebook when they’re at school, work, or at a friend’s house. This lets you play anywhere in the world as long as you have a WiFi connection.
Thanks.
what if it gets blocked from my administrator?
Hey there,
If your admin blocks Chrome Remote Desktop, then Fortnite won’t be able to be mirrored. But nothing else should happen besides that. You can just uninstall CRD and it’ll be as if nothing ever happened- other than not being able to play the game on your Chromebook!
Thanks.
lmfao are you on a school computer
that means, if I don’t want it anymore, I have to erase everything?
Hey there,
With Chrome Remote Desktop, you don’t have to wipe your Chromebook at all =].
You can keep all your stuff because Developer Mode doesn’t need to be enabled. All you need to do is download the Chrome Web app from the Store, and link it to your PC with Fortnite running.
And if you get bored of Fortnite, you can just uninstall the CRD app and that’s it. No erasing needed!
Let me know if you need any help.
Thanks.
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Sooooooo, do I have to have a pc to play Fortnite on my Chromebook? Cause that’s all I have.
Hey new2dis,
Yeah, that’s all you need (other than the Chromebook). The game will run on your PC and you’ll be able to “mirror” it anywhere on your Chromebook.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
Can the WIndows computer just have Epic Games Launcher, or do you have to be able to play Fortnite on the Windows pc for this to work?
Hey DiamondDoom08,
You’ll have to Fornite running on the PC for this to work. It’s pretty much like an external monitor that connects over WiFi, so the base computer will have to be able to run Fortnite and the Chromebook “views” the PC. Get what I’m saying?
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
if i wanted to play on the go couldnt i just buy a laptop instead of a desktop and a chromebook
Hey nik,
Yes, a regular Windows laptop would run the game just fine and you wouldn’t need a desktop/Chromebook combo. This guide is written for people who really want to play it on their Chromebooks, and therefore need to jump through some extra hoops to get it working.
To answer your other questions- the Chromebook and PC can be as far as you want. You could be across the world and as long as both are connected to the Internet, you can play. And if you’re trying to play it at school, you’ll need your computer at home set up to the home’s WiFi and your Chromebook at school set up to the school’s WiFi.
As for your school blocking Fortnite, that depends on if you have a filter like Websense or something. They likely won’t block Fornite since you’re accessing it through Chrome Remote Desktop, but who knows? Each school is different and the best way is to try it out!
Let me know if you have any other questions.
thank you
how far away can the pc and chromebook be from eachother
you can be on the other side of the world and play it as long as you have internet there
Correct! That’s the beauty of this method of playing Fortnite over a remote connection!
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if im doing this at school would fortnite be rendered on home or school wifi
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would my school wifi block fortnite or would it not because the game is being rendered on home wifi]
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i have a chromebook but i dont have a pc this mad me sad when i heared you needed a pc
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So, if I do this how do I stop mirroring to my pc? Can I temporarily stop and then start again when I want to play fortnite? And I’ll be able to do this with other games too?
And what if someone is using the computer while I play fortnite?
then you cant play fortnite
Hey Randomguy,
Currently, there’s no way to play Fortnite without mirroring your PC (as far as I know). This will be the case until Epic Games releases a Linux version, or you can try to get the Android version on the Google Play Store.
If you have a Chromebook that can currently support Android apps, you can try searching for it and installing it. You can follow this tutorial to enable the Play Store if you don’t have it yet. Otherwise, mirroring your PC is the only way (but hang tight- you never know what Epic will do next!).
Yes, you can stop playing. It’ll be just like you’re playing on your PC, but it’s being emulated on your Chromebook. You can pause, go AFK, or just shut it off then resume it later. And yes, this should work with other games also. As long as your Chromebook can handle it, you should be okay.
And if someone else uses the PC, that’s a no-go. You’ll see whatever they see on your Chromebook. The beauty of this is that you can do this from anywhere in the world. All you need is both devices connected to the ‘net and you’re good to go.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
Does the pc have to be in the same room for it to run it on the chrome book???
Hey Aldan,
No. The PC can be at home and the Chromebook can be anywhere in the world =]. They just both need to be connected to the Internet and that’s it.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
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What about if you don’t have a PC, because the only other thing I ca play fortnite on is my Nintendo Switch? What can I do about that?
Hi Tankser920,
In that case, there’s no way to link your Chromebook to your Switch, sadly. The only way to get it working is with a PC since it can run Chrome OS. If you have an Android phone, you could possibly give it a try by downloading the game on there and using Chrome Remote Desktop to link it to your Chromebook- but I’m not 100% sure if that’s possible.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks.
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I am trying to set up fortnite for one of my boys and I have a chrome tablet,but I do not have a PC, is it possible to use a PC that belongs to someone else? We also have a Playstation 3 but I do not think that he can play it on a playstation 3? If you can help me with this question i would be so thankful:)
Hey Chantell,
Yes, you could set it up using a PC- even if it belongs to someone else! All you need to do is download Fortnite onto that PC with the Chrome Remote Desktop app. Then download the same app on your tablet and link them together. As long as both devices are on and connected to the Internet (they don’t have to be on the same WiFi network), you can mirror Fortnite and play it anywhere in the world on your Chrome tablet! Isn’t that cool?
So pretty much, just get permission from the PC owner and then you can start! And yes, a PS3 won’t be able to connect.
If you have any other questions, let me know.
Thanks.
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IDK if this works
My mouse in-game doesn’t lock to the middle of the screen
do I play fortnite on the chromebook or the chromebook just shows what is being seen on the PC
Hey,
The Chromebook is mirroring what’s being shown on the PC. This is the only way you can actually play the game on a Chromebook because it was built for PC. But it lets you play it anywhere with a WiFi connection if both machines are on!
Thanks.
Remember me from the minecraft tutorial? That worked and now im going to get fortnite on my chromebook! Only website that gives real tutorials. TY
Hey Marc,
I’m glad you got Minecraft working. Time to get some Fortnite going, eh? Stoked!
And yes, I think I recall your username =].
Let me know if you have any questions getting Fortnite going. And thanks for the kind words. This is why I write.
Thanks again.
IT WORKS TY! OMG ur a legend :O i dont really care if the fps is bad as long as i can play fortnite yay 😀