Epic's craft-and-loot shooter Fortnite starts paid early access on PS4, PC, Xbox One next month

News by Matt Martin Contributor

Published on June 8, 2017

Play from July 25 or earlier if you pre-order; Gearbox to publish boxed console release.

Epic Games' new shooter Fortnite will be playable on PS4, PC and Xbox One from July 25.

Paid Early Access begins on all formats next month, or you can pre-order the Founder's Pack and jump in four days earlier on July 21.

Although the game will be free-to-play when it comes out of Early Access, buy-in for early play will set you back between $39.99 and $149.99.

Fortnite is a loot-shooter where players build rickety defenses before bracing themselves for a showdown with hordes of enemies.

Buying the Fortnite Founder's Pack gets you access to the Early Access Season and includes Heroes, loot, weapons and buffs, as well as the exclusive "Storm Master" weapons pack.

Fortnite Early Access prices are as follows:

STANDARD EDITION

Game Access
4 Exclusive In-Game Banner Icons
6 Daily Loot Pinata Packs
Exclusive Founder’s Loot Pinata Pack

DELUXE EDITION - $59.99 ($100 value)/€59.99/£49.99

Game Access
Rare Starter Hero Pack (8 Heroes)
Rare Starter Weapon Pack (Includes 4 Weapons/1 Trap)
Exclusive Founder’s Pistol
10 Exclusive In-Game Banner Icons
24 Daily Loot Pinata Packs
4 Exclusive Founder’s Loot Pinata Packs
5 Immediate Loot Pinata Packs
10 XP Boosts
10 Giftable XP Boosts For Friends
50 Extra Vault Inventory Slots

SUPER DELUXE EDITION - $89.99 ($150 value)/€89.99/£74.99

Game Access
1 Standard Edition For Friends ($39.99 Value)
2 Exclusive In-Game Defenders
Rare Starter Hero Pack (8 Heroes)
Rare Starter Weapon Pack (Includes 4 Weapons/1 Trap)
Exclusive Founder’s Pistol
Exclusive Founder’s Chat Channel
15 Exclusive In-Game Banner Icons
36 Daily Loot Pinata Packs
6 Exclusive Founder’s Loot Pinata Packs
5 Immediate Loot Pinata Packs
20 XP Boosts
20 Giftable XP Boosts For Friends
100 Extra Vault Inventory Slots

LIMITED EDITION - $149.99 ($300 value)/€149.99/£124.99

Game Access
1 Exclusive Epic Weapon
2 Digital Standard Editions For Friends ($79.98 Value)
2 Exclusive In-Game Defenders
2 Exclusive Legendary Heroes
10 Extra Backpack Inventory Slots
Rare Starter Hero Pack (8 Heroes)
Rare Starter Weapon Pack (Includes 4 Weapons/1 Trap)
Exclusive Founder’s Pistol
Exclusive Founder’s Chat Channel
20 Exclusive In-Game Banner Icons
·72 Daily Loot Pinata Packs
·12 Exclusive Founder’s Loot Pinata Packs
15 Immediate Loot Pinata Packs
·40 XP Boosts
40 Giftable XP Boosts For Friends
200 Extra Vault Inventory Slots

Fortnite was first announced waaaaaay back in December 2011, and has been in closed alpha testing since December 2014.

It was originally announced as a PC exclusive, but we all kind of knew that wasn't going to be the case.

If you don't want to buy digital, Gearbox will be publishing a hard copy on console. Expect to see more Fortnite at E3 2017 next week.