Can I play Fortnite on Steam Deck? We don’t blame you for seeking out some Fortnite Steam Deck antics. Epic Games’ live service giant is more than just shooting anime icons and dancing as John Wick these days. With experiences like Fortnite Festival and LEGO Fortnite providing new ways to have fun, here’s how you can play them on your trusty Steam Deck.
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Can I play Fortnite on Steam Deck?
Yes, you can play Fortnite on Steam Deck by using Xbox Cloud Streaming, but you need an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Because the Steam Deck uses a Linux-based operating system, it makes hitting the griddy on your opponents a bit trickier than on the best Steam Deck alternatives currently available. However, don’t worry; Microsoft officially supports all your streaming needs, so keep on scrolling.
How do I install Fortnite on Steam Deck?
To install Fortnite on your Steam Deck through Xbox Cloud Streaming, follow these steps:
- Turn on your Steam Deck, and launch ‘desktop mode’
- Select the Discover software center icon on the taskbar
- In the Discover software center, select Applications > Internet > Web Browsers
- Install Microsoft Edge
- Select Application Launcher
- Select Internet, then right-click on Microsoft Edge and select ‘add to Steam’
- In the ‘add a game’ window, scroll to find Microsoft Edge, check the box next to it, and select ‘add selected programs’
- Back on the Desktop, select Application Launcher > System > Konsole (terminal window)
- Edge will need to be able to access your Steam Deck controls with udev, so we need to give it override access
- Set it by entering this command and pressing ‘enter’: flatpak –user override –filesystem=/run/udev:ro com.microsoft.Edge
- Then enter exit and press ‘enter’ to close Konsole
- Open Steam by selecting the Steam icon on the desktop
- Select the Library tab, navigate to Microsoft Edge in the list, right-click it, and select ‘properties’
- Make the following changes to the Microsoft Edge shortcut:
- Change the name (next to the icon) to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)
- Scroll down to ‘launch options’ and append the following (after @@u @@):
–window-size=1024,640 –force-device-scale-factor=1.25 –device-scale-factor=1.25 –kiosk “https://www.xbox.com/play”
- Close this window when you’re done
- Now, navigate to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) in the Steam Library, right-click it, and select Manage > Controller layout
- In the Steam Controller Configurator, select ‘browse configs’. Under Templates, select Gamepad with Mouse Trackpad. Select ‘apply configuration,’ then select ‘done’

Is Fortnite on Steam?
No, Fortnite isn’t officially available on the Steam Marketplace. Fortnite is for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and PC. For PC and mobile players, you require the Epic Games Store app to get started. If you need some help, you can read our guides on how to download Epic Games Store on iPhone and how to download the Epic Games Store on Android.
And there you have it, everything you need to know about Fortnite on the Steam Deck. If you’re after more handy guides on one of the best portable gaming consoles around, check out our rundown of the Steam Deck specs or the best Steam Deck docks. You can also dive into our Nintendo Switch vs Steam Deck or Steam Deck vs Asus ROG comparisons, as well as the best Steam Deck games to play right now.