The popular game, Fortnite, though typically seamless in its installation process, has left one player in a nostalgia trip they didn’t ask for. A frustrated ‘Door_Dora’ has reached out to the community for help after encountering an outdated version glitch.
Summary
- ‘Door_Dora’ is facing an issue where only an old version of Fortnite can be installed on MacBook.
- Repeated attempts at reinstallation haven’t resolved the problem.
- The community response reveals an underlying friction between Epic Games and Apple.
The Core of the Problem
Clearly, ‘Door_Dora’ is trying to join the Fortnite grind but this Mac-induced time travel has hindered their progress. They’ve sought help from the Fortnite community which enthusiastically provided potential reasons for this retro-glitch. It seems Epic’s own epic saga with Apple might be the villain in this plot, leaving iOS users to face similar predicaments, as voiced by ‘HeckinBrandon’. (source)
Is There a Solution?
While some users like ‘Preeminator’ and ‘HeckinBrandon’ suggest alternatives like gaming services Xbox Game Streaming, GeForce Now or installing Windows on Mac, others like ‘Nintendlord’ question the authenticity of the post. With the Epic v Apple lawsuit in place and notably restricting Fortnite’s playability on Apple devices, some comments thread on the pessimistic side, nailing home the limitations of Macs for gaming. (source)
Mac vs Gaming: An Ongoing Spat
The current predicament witnessed by ‘Door_Dora’ brought a larger issue to the table. ‘DHJudas’ cynically highlights what every gamer apprehends – Mac has never been quite the platform for gaming. ‘Sinktit’ further adds salt to the wound by reminding how the game “ran like ass on Apple” and that updates had stopped a while ago. (source)
The situation brings to light the perpetual disappointment faced by Mac gamers. The Fortnite community showed up with helpful suggestions, empathetic nods, and a bit of the classic gamer’s humor. So, for now, our Mac-wielding Fortnite aspirants might have to hop onto some alternatives, thanks to the peculiarities of corporate legal wrangles. But hey, as ‘HeckinBrandon’ says, maybe it’s time to give cloud gaming sites a whirl!
