How to install and play Fortnite with recommended settings on BlueStacks Air

This article will guide you on how to:


How can I install Fortnite?

You can now play Fortnite on BlueStacks Air from the comfort of your Mac.

Spotlight:

For a quick walkthrough, take a look at the video below shared by a community member:

Listed below are the system requirements for Fortnite:

  • At least 16 GB of RAM
  • A MacBook Pro or Mini 
    • MacBook Air models may not run this game smoothly, however, you can apply the recommended settings listed below for a smoother experience.
  • At least 20 GB of storage space
  • Be on BlueStacks Air version 5.21.705.7515 or above. If you’re using an older version, download the latest version of BlueStacks Air using the button below.

Download BlueStacks Air


What are the recommended settings for Fortnite?

To apply the recommended settings of Fortnite, you need to adjust both BlueStacks Air and in-game settings. 

BlueStacks Air settings

  • Click on the gear icon to access BlueStacks Air Settings.
  • In the "Performance" tab, set the allocated RAM and CPU cores to 4 GB and 4 cores, respectively.

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In-game settings

  • Launch Fortnite and click on your profile icon on the top-right
  • Click on the Gear icon to access the settings menu
  • Here, within “Display”, set the FPS to "60 FPS"
  • Click on “Apply”

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How can I play Fortnite?

You can play Fortnite with your keyboard/mouse or a gamepad. The video below describes how you can do this.

Spotlight:

Take a look at a quick and informative video from our community member:

Important: 

To look around quickly with your mouse, press the   key and move your mouse around.


Thank you for choosing BlueStacks Air. We hope you enjoyed using it. Happy Gaming!

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