Epic Games has announced that Fortnite's gifting feature is now available. What this means is that items from the Fortnite store can now be given to your friends. The heavily requested feature is present in the Fortnite 6.31 update and can be used for a week. Keep in mind that Fortnite gifting works on PS4, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Yes, iOS users won't be able to use this feature. This is because Epic Games has stated that " gifting is not available on iOS devices because Apple's policies prohibit it." However, with Fortnite having cross-platform play and cross-progression with select consoles, Android, and PC, it shouldn't be too tough for hardcore Fortnite iOS fans to find a way to make use of this new feature.
Fortnite gifting - how it works
- When you go into the Item Shop and choose an item to purchase, you will now be presented with two options: one saying Purchase Items and another saying Buy As A Gift.
- Select Buy As A Gift and you'll be able to choose which friend you want to send the gift to. You can then add a custom message if you would like. Your friend will receive a gift box with the item the next time they log in.
Before you can gift an item in Fortnite[1], you'll need to enable multi-factor authentication and be a friend with someone for at least 48 hours before you can send a gift. It is also important to note that you can only gift three times in 24 hours and that you can only gift items present in the Fortnite store. Oh, and if you're not interested in receiving any gifts,...