Even though Epic Games does not support Linux or Chrome OS, this post outlines two hacks for installing Fortnite on a Chromebook. We’ll go over how to sideload the Fortnite Android app and how to use Chrome Remote Desktop to play the game remotely on Windows or Mac.
You must use an Android phone to download the Epic Games launcher and enable developer mode, Android apps, and apps from unknown sources. After all that, if your Chromebook doesn’t make the grade, you won’t be able to install or play Fortnite.
To sideload Fortnite onto your Chromebook, follow these steps:
- On your Chromebook, activate the developer mode for Chrome OS.
- Your Chromebook’s Android apps should now be enabled.
- To manage Android preferences, go to Settings > Google Play Store.
- Select Security.
- Click on Unknown Sources.
- On an Android smartphone, go to fortnite.com/android and save EpicGamesApp.apk when requested.
- Transfer EpicGamesApp.apk to your Chromebook by using a USB cord to connect your Android phone to the computer.
- On your Chromebook, launch EpicGamesApp.apk.
- Simply select Package Installer.
- Tap or click Install.
- To open, click or tap.
- Tap or click Install.
- After finishing the installation, launch Fortnite.
Fortnite on a Chromebook: How to Play Using Chrome Remote Desktop
Try using Chrome Remote Desktop to play Fortnite if your Chromebook is unable to install or run the Android version of the game. You may play Fortnite on that machine by using this program to link your Chromebook to a desktop or laptop running Windows or Mac.
You’ll need a fast Internet connection and a Windows or macOS computer that can run Fortnite to use this method.
Here’s how to use Chrome Remote Desktop to play Fortnite on a Chromebook:
- Activate Chrome Remote Desktop on a device that can run Fortnite.
- On your Chromebook, install the Chrome Remote Desktop application.
- Connect to your Windows or macOS computer using your Chromebook, and when prompted, enter your PIN.
- Open Fortnite on the Epic Games Store.
- Use Chrome Remote Desktop to play Fortnite.
Compatibility is poor because Epic doesn’t officially support sideloading the Fortnite Android app on Chromebooks. You require at least 4 GB of RAM, a 64-bit processor, Chrome OS, and the ability to execute Android apps. It might work if you can fulfill all of those requirements.
Your Epic Games Launcher, which created the well-known online video game, is probably the problem if Fortnite isn’t functioning. There are several ways to troubleshoot the launcher, including disabling your antivirus and firewall software, updating your graphics drivers, forcing the program to close and reopen, clearing the web cache, and reinstalling the launcher.