Fortnite Android is undoubtedly the most highly anticipated mobile gaming launch on the horizon, with fans eagerly awaiting a release date announcement.
Epic Games previously said that Fortnite Android would be getting a release date this summer, and all that’s left now is an exact date for the launch.
It’s rumoured that Fortnite Android will first launch on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and be an Android exclusive on the handset for 30 days.
The Note 9 is getting unveiled officially this Thursday where a Fortnite Android release date announcement is expected.
And Battle Royale fans may have been given their biggest hint yet that the Fortnite Android release date is around the corner.
Today Fortnite update 5.2 became available to download, bringing with it the Steady Storm LTM and the new double-barrel shotgun.
And hidden away in the game files for the update dataminers found what they believe is an exclusive skin for Fortnite Android.
However, it looks like the skin will NOT be available for all Fortnite fans on Android.
The Fortnite Battle Royale Leaks Twitter account posted an image of the Galaxy skin – which cannot be obtained from the item shop.
It’s sparked speculation that the skin may be an exclusive for Fortnite Android players on the Galaxy Note 9.
Responding to the leak, one fan tweeted: “It’s probably for Samsung Galaxy”.
While another posted: “How in the galaxy we could get that?”
And one added: “We are getting it if we pre-order the new Samsung phone I’m calling it now”.
The news comes after last week it was revealed that Fortnite Android will not be appearing on the official Google Play Store.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the news, explaining that Epic wants to have a direct relationship with fans.
He said: ”Epic wants to have a direct relationship with our customers on all platforms where that’s possible.
“The great thing about the Internet and the digital revolution is that this is possible, now that physical storefronts and middlemen distributors are no longer required.”
• The Note 9 is being unveiled on Thursday August 9 in Brooklyn, New York which is where the Fortnite Android release date announcement could happen.
Express.co.uk will be bringing you all the big Fortnite and Samsung news from the day as and when it takes place.
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