How to Play Fortnite on Steam Deck and How to Gift Skins

How to Play Fortnite on Steam Deck

As mentioned earlier, there are two ways to play Fortnite on Steam Deck: Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now. These services offer real-time streaming, but it is essential to have a good and stable internet connection.

Xbox Cloud Gaming

To use Xbox Cloud Gaming, you need to download Microsoft Edge. You won’t be able to use this service if you don’t have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass. Here’s how to install Microsoft Edge to use Xbox Cloud Gaming:

1. Enable desktop mode on Steam Deck. Press the Steam button and select Desktop mode from the Power tab.
2. Open the Discover Software Center.
3. Search for Applications in the sidebar.
4. Enter Microsoft Edge Beta.
5. Install the browser.

After installing the app, go to the desktop and right-click on the Microsoft Edge icon.

6. Click on Add to Steam.

Now, log in to Steam, and in the library, click on Add a Game. Add Microsoft Edge to Steam.

7. Next, you need to go to the Applications menu and open Konsole.
8. Enter the following command:
9. Now, go back to Steam.
10. Right-click on the Microsoft Edge icon and go to Properties.
11. Enter the following text:

12. Now, go back to Microsoft Edge properties and allow external controllers.

Now that you have configured Microsoft Edge, open it. Go to the Xbox website and log in with your Microsoft account. Finally, launch Fortnite.

How to Gift Skins in Fortnite

In Fortnite, players can buy skins or other cosmetic items not only for themselves but also as gifts for friends. This feature has been available since 2018 and can be used to surprise the recipient. Hundreds or even thousands of skins have been provided in the game over the years, so there are plenty of options to choose from. However, there are some subtle differences to consider when gifting skins, and this guide focuses on those points. Without further ado, here’s all the information on how to gift skins in Fortnite.

To gift a skin to a friend in Fortnite, players must have a minimum of 800 V-Bucks in their account, which is the lowest price available in the game store. However, there are other cosmetic items that are less costly and can also be great gifts. Here’s how to gift a skin to a friend in Fortnite:

1. Launch Fortnite and go to the “Item Shop” tab in the main menu.
2. Select a skin or another cosmetic item as a gift for a friend.
3. In the purchase menu, choose “Buy as Gift”.
4. Scroll through the list to select the friend you will gift the skin to (if the friend already owns the skin, it will show on the right side of the menu).
5. Confirm the purchase and wait for a happy message from your friend.

Resolving Issues with Gifting Skins in Fortnite

If players are unable to gift a skin and encounter some issues, here’s what they need to pay attention to:

• Make sure to read the gifting policy located in the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Before delighting your friend with a skin gift, make sure you have enough V-Bucks to purchase it.
• Players must be friends for at least 48 hours before they can gift each other cosmetic items.
• Both players must enable two-factor authentication to complete the gifting process.

What Items Can Be Gifted in Fortnite?

In addition to skins, players can also gift their friends a variety of cosmetic items that do not offer any gameplay advantages but showcase personal style:

• Harvesting Tools
• Gliders
• Contrails
• Emotes
• Wraps
• Music
• Loading Screens

Battle Pass is also available for purchase, but it can only be gifted using real money.