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How to play Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 (Project Crystal)
This is a tutorial on how to play Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 using Project Crystal. It explains how to join the Crystal Discord server to download the launcher, install the 19.10 version of the Fortnite build, and run the game through the Crystal launcher.
1. Introduction to Project Crystal
Introduction to how to play Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 using Project Crystal
Supports European, North American East, and North American Central servers
Provides a daily item shop and late-game arena
Earn V-Bucks for kills and wins
Does not use Epic Games servers and is free to play
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1. Introduction to Project Crystal
Introduction to how to play Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 using Project Crystal
Supports European, North American East, and North American Central servers
Provides a daily item shop and late-game arena
Earn V-Bucks for kills and wins
Does not use Epic Games servers and is free to play
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2. Downloading and Installing the Crystal Launcher
Join the Crystal Discord server (see link in description)
Download the launcher and Fortnite Season 19.10 from the download tab
Download the files required to run the launcher provided by Microsoft
Turn off Windows Defender real-time protection (can be turned back on after using Crystal)
Proceed with installation via the Crystal installation link
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3. Crystal Launcher Authentication and Login
Run the launcher after installing Crystal
Log in via Discord authentication
Uses your Discord account's username, avatar, and banner information
No access to email address or messages
Log in to Crystal after authentication
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4. Downloading and Installing the Fortnite Build
The download tab in the Crystal launcher is still under construction
Access the Fortnite build page (provided by BLK) link in the description
Download Season 19 (19.10) version (version used by Crystal)
Unzip using WinRAR (link in description)
File size after unzipping is approximately 45GB
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5. Unzipping and Organizing the Fortnite Build
Unzip the downloaded RAR file
Delete the original RAR file after unzipping (also delete from the recycle bin to free up space)
The 'Delete compressed file' option can be used when unzipping
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6. Importing the Build into the Crystal Launcher and Running the Game
Reopen the Crystal launcher and go to the library tab
Click 'Import Build' and select the Fortnite 19.10 folder
Select the location where the Engine and FortniteGame folders are located
Click 'Add Build' to import the build
Select Chapter 3 Season 1 and click 'Run Game'
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7. Running the Game and Accessing the Lobby
Click 'Yes' in the pop-up window when running the game
In the additional pop-up window, click 'More info' and click 'Run'
(Regarding anti-cheat)
Since we are using a custom server, we are not using the Epic Games server
You can access the lobby and check your locker
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8. Game Settings and Gameplay
Basic skin provided, various skins available
Check the daily rotating item shop (free skins can be obtained)
Earn V-Bucks through kills and wins
Set the region to Europe, North America East, or North America Central in the settings
Select Arena Late Game Solo mode and play
Cloudflare Warp can be used to resolve login issues (see link in description)
Press F3 to use the 'Edit Reset' function