Fortnite's next-gen visuals offer a real upgrade Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fortnite's next-gen visuals offer a real upgrade Fishsti4K. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 11 Nov 2020 28 comments Of all the shiny games due to launch on next-gen consoles, one whose visuals I didn't think I'd end up praising was... Fortnite. Still, the visual upgrade available to play now on Xbox Series X is something to behold. I'll preface all of this by saying my name is not Richard Leadbetter, and your Digital Foundry take on all this does not follow below. Instead, here's a few quick things I spotted since the game is now live and ready to play ahead of Microsoft's new console launch tonight. Right from the off, it's clear character models are now vastly improved. Atlantean Fishstick here now gleams, while Fortnite's new tech is clear to see on the polished plate and scales of his armour. Loading into a match on Fortnite's battle bus you'll see the new volumetric clouds which catch the sunlight. Also, Galactus. Sunsets have always been when Fortnite looks at its best, and that's never been more true. The bloom on Oro's glowing pickaxe has never looked better. At night, light sources illuminate nearby objects, and your character. Click to embiggen the image above and you'll see how Storm's neon wing backbling reflects off her silver suit. In-game objects are a lot crisper, with things like shop shelves rendered with their stock now in 3D. Foliage looks improved, and some of the game's water effects look lovely. To put it bluntly, I have no doubt Epic Games is going to sell more cosmetics as a result. Fortnite will of course also be available on PlayStation 5 the day Sony's console launches - later this week in North America, and on the 19th November here in the UK. Your account, progress and purchases all carry over. The game's current Marvel season is set to wrap up at the end of the month with a live event showing the long-awaited arrival of Galactus, and the assembled Marvel heroes attempting to stop him. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store