Fortnite’s Save the World game mode is officially going free to play this year, and if you’re ready to dive into this experience, you can save your spot ahead of time by registering early. This process can be a bit tricky to navigate, though, since it’s not a common experience for classic Fortnite.
Whether you just want to be ready to start playing as soon as Save the World is free, or you’re eager to get your hands on some special community prizes, registering early provides quite a few benefits. Here’s how to register for Fortnite Save the World.
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How to pre-register for Fortnite Save the World
You can register for Fortnite Save the World by visiting the official website and linking your Epic Games account. This can be a bit of a tricky process to work through, so here’s a full breakdown of how to get it done.
- Visit the official Fortnite Save the World website.
- Select the “Register” option, which is located near the top left corner of the page.
- Choose the “Register” option a second time in the pop-up that follows.
- Sign in to your Epic Games account on the next page it takes you to.
- Ensure that the account information that is displayed belongs to you, then choose the “Yes, continue” option.
- Choose the “Let’s go!” option to finalize your registration.
On the page that follows, you’ll see the Community Goal rewards. As long as you don’t see the option to register anywhere by it, the registration process is officially complete, and you are now ready to go.
What does pre-registering for Fortnite Save the World do?
Pre-registering for Fortnite Save the World grants you access to special Community Goal rewards, including a Banner, Spray, and free Outfit. Registering early doesn’t do a whole lot and is essentially just a way to ensure you’re prepared to play when the time comes while also helping the community earn some freebies.
All Fortnite Save the World platforms
If you’re interested in registering but unsure whether you’ll actually be able to play when the time comes, you can check our list of all available platforms to determine if you can. Luckily, it’s available on most devices.
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PC
- NVIDIA GeForce NOW
- Amazon Luna
Save the World will not be available on the original Nintendo Switch, smartphones, or tablets. Otherwise, though, you’re good to go and can dive into the action as soon as this game mode is available.
Fortnite Save the World free-to-play release date
Fortnite’s Save the World game mode will be free to play starting on April 16. You can pre-register for it all the way up until this date, allowing ample time to ensure you’re able to earn all free Community Rewards.
While you wait for Save the World to go free-to-play, there’s plenty to keep you busy around the main island. If you’re looking for some tasks to check off, consider working on hunting down signs of The Seven, checking in with The Order or The Visitor about the base, interrogating witnesses about the Zero Point Shards, and using Treasure Cannons to collect items for the base.
