A graphics comparison video showing the difference between Fortnite running on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch has been released.

The differences between both versions are huge, as the Switch 2 version is much more detailed, has greater view distances, and higher quality textures.

Check out the video and see what’s new below:

• 60 FPS!
• Higher resolution (2176×1224 docked, 1600×900 undocked)
• Greater view distances (See more things in the distance!)
• Higher-quality textures, higher-quality shadows, and higher-quality water rendering (nice water)
• Clothing physics enabled
• The Replay system is here — relive your best Battle Royale matches from another perspective!
• Capture video clips using the Capture button
• GameChat supported — stream your Fortnite gameplay with up to three other friends
• For the hardcore tech folks: full “desktop” renderer, high-detail geometry, distance field ambient occlusion in docked mode, shadow casting point lights, high-quality effects
• Mouse controls supported with Joy-Con 2 (Starting June 7)

Mouse Controls on Nintendo Switch 2

Mouse controls with Joy-Con 2 controllers unlock with patch 36.00 on June 7. You’ll be able to aim using one or both of the Joy-Con 2 controllers as a mouse, plus navigate the UI!

With mouse controls, the right analog stick will be disabled, and you’ll rotate your character by using the selected Joy-Con 2 controller(s) as a mouse. There’ll be a cursor visible while navigating the UI.

If using the right or both controllers as a mouse, the ZR button will be treated as “primary click.” If using the left controller as a mouse, ZL will be treated as primary click.

You’ll be able to enable mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2 by:

• Going to the Settings in the Lobby or while playing Fortnite Battle Royale.
• Navigating to the Mouse tab.
• Selecting Right, Left, or Both under “Mouse Controls.”

If you’re using Left mouse controls, it’s recommended you also enable the Swap Movement Thumbstick setting. This will have your character move with the right thumbstick instead of the left thumbstick, generally making things smoother for left-handed players.

Mouse controls on Nintendo Switch 2 will be usable in all Fortnite Battle Royale experiences on June 7:

• Battle Royale
• Zero Build – Battle Royale
• Team Rumble
• Reload
• Reload – Zero Build
• Fortnite OG
• Fortnite OG Zero Build

A Wish Come True: Get the Wishing Star Emote!

Until March 31, 2026, you’ll get the Wishing Star Emote the first time you log into Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2. Grab a shooting star, make a wish, and throw it back! You can’t go on an air ride with it, but it’s the next best thing.

The Wishing Star Emote may be available for purchase in the Fortnite Shop at a later date beyond March 31, 2026.