Fortnite on Switch now has a gyro and ‘flight stick’ control update

Even if we aren’t regular Fortnite players, there’s no disputing that the free-to-play phenomenon has set high expectations in terms of world construction, season pass value, IP crossovers, and control / accessibility options.

The current update, which should be available to all or coming shortly, expands the control choices available on Switch and other gyro-compatible platforms.

Fortnite has supported gyro aiming from day one on the Switch, but Epic Games claims it will now be’more robust.’ The inclusion of ‘Flick Stick’ controls is even more intriguing; the video above features its developer, Julian “Jibb” Smart, discussing how it works and showcasing use cases in-game.

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Here’s how to get to these controls in the Fortnite (once it’s been updated)

Gyro: In the “Touch and Motion” tab of the settings, enable or disable gyro controls. Toggle “Gyro Aiming” on or off to accomplish this. When the camera is turned on, you can control it by turning the controller.

 This provides more precision than traditional stick pointing, although it does not have to completely replace it. Typically, players will utilise the right stick for the majority of camera control, with gyro aiming for finer changes that are difficult to achieve with a thumbstick.

Flick Stick: Turn on flick stick in the “Touch and Motion” menu so that when you aim the right stick in a specific direction, the camera quickly flicks to face that direction. Because you can no longer shoot up or down with the right stick, you’ll need to enable gyro aiming.

Although a flick stick is normally suggested for experienced gyro players, some rookie gyro players pick it up fast in Fortnite.

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