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Over the years since its initial release,Fortnitehas transformed into a metaverse of sorts, changing the very landscape of the industry with continuous updates, new modes, and events. But with these constant additions, the game’s file size has ballooned tremendously, straining storage across platforms and making it challenging for players to manage their devices.
Fortunately for all of us, Epic has been working on a neat solution: a “thin client” feature for the game. This feature improves quality of life by allowing players to selectively download only the Fortnite game modes they want, offering flexibility and helping free up storage space.
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So, yes – do you wish to simply experience the core battle royale experience and remove all the flab from the game? Or perhaps, are you a fan of Save the World but could really do withoutRocket RacingorFortnite Festival? Soon, you’ll have the option to do just that with the thin client.
Here’s what the option to do so would most likely look like, as demonstrated by the data-miner @unrealhybrid on X:
UPCOMING “LIBRARY” STORAGE FEATURE!pic.twitter.com/WEQHKPmDaz
In all honesty, it’s a clever solution for a game as varied and ever-growing asFortnite, especially for smaller platforms like the Nintendo Switch, where storage space is rather tricky to manage.
That being said, if the concept sounds familiar to some, it’s becauseCall of Dutyalso uses a modular download setup, letting players install or remove modes based on their preferences.
But when you think about it, the feature is much more advantageous forFortnite. This update could free up space for new content, allowing the game to evolve without taking over your storage.
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More importantly, it would provide Epic with an even clearer indication of where to focus its developmental efforts going forward andcontinue to stay ahead of the competition.
For all we know, game modes likeRocket Racingwill most likely get the boot as soon as the feature rolls out. Indeed, for those who rarely dip into these modes, the thin client feature means they can focus on the parts they love, keeping the download size manageable.
Unfortunately,Fortnite’sThin Client Isn’t Rolling Out Anytime Soon
While this modular setup sounds ideal, there’s one major bummer: Epic has recently announced that the thin client update, once expected sooner, won’t arrive until mid-2025.
That means players will have to wait until at least July to see these storage benefits. For mobile and Switch players, who often have the most challenging time managing the game’s hefty file size, this delay may feel like a letdown.
Now, we can put all our tinfoil hats on for the moment and speculate thatEpic wants to roll out more game modes for the titleduring this period to truly make the feature feel helpful, but it’s all up in the air at the moment.
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However, there is a small silver lining.Fortnite OG 2’supcoming update this November will deliver some file size reductions, which should ease things up a bit. It’s a small step but not quite the modular solution many were hoping for.
For now, though, Epic seems to be taking its time to get the thin client right, ensuring it works seamlessly on all platforms—a smart move for a game as widely played asFortnite.Hopefully, it arrives a little sooner than expected, as God knows this game is well and truly starting to need it now.
But with all that said, what do you think ofFortnite’splanned thin client? Would you trim down your download size and focus on only a few favorite modes, or would you still be in it for the whole experience? Let us know in the comments below!
Akshit Dangi
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Akshit is a supposed human being and gaming writer who lurks in different corners of the internet in search of fascinating rabbit holes. Outside of that, though, you’ll most likely find him staring at a piece of art for days or completing another playthrough of Silent Hill.
