How To Add Fortnite To Steam Library

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding Fortnite to your Steam Library. While Fortnite is primarily available through the Epic Games Store, adding it to Steam allows for easier access and organization of your games. Follow these steps to integrate Fortnite into your Steam library seamlessly.

Step 1: Open Steam Client

• Launch the Steam application on your computer.
• Ensure you are logged into your Steam account. If not, enter your credentials to access your account.

Step 2: Navigate to the Library

• In the Steam client, locate and click on the "Library" tab at the top of the window. This is where all your games are listed.

Step 3: Add a Non-Steam Game

• Click on the "Add a Game" button located in the bottom-left corner of the Library screen.
• Select "Add a Non-Steam Game" from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Browse for Fortnite

• A new window will appear, displaying a list of programs. Click on "Browse" to find the Fortnite executable file.
• Typically, Fortnite is installed in the following directory:

  C:\Program Files\Epic Games\Fortnite\FortniteGame\Binaries\Win64
  

• Locate FortniteClient-Win64-Shipping_BE.exe or FortniteClient-Win64-Shipping.exe in the folder and select it.

Step 5: Confirm the Addition

• After selecting the executable, click the "Add Selected Programs" button.
• Fortnite will now appear in your Steam Library under "Non-Steam Games."

Step 6: Customize Game Properties (Optional)

• Right-click on the newly added Fortnite entry in your Steam Library.
• Select "Properties" to change its name, add launch options, or set any other preferences.
• You can customize the name to just "Fortnite" for easier identification.

Step 7: Launch Fortnite

• To play Fortnite, just click on the game in your Steam Library and hit the "Play" button.
• The Epic Games Launcher will open, and from there, you can start playing Fortnite as usual.

Conclusion

You have successfully added Fortnite to your Steam Library, making it more accessible. This integration allows you to launch Fortnite from your Steam client while keeping track of your gaming library in one place. For further enhancements, consider exploring Steam's features like achievements and community guides. Happy gaming!