https://thenextweb.com/gaming/2018/09/17/fortnite-nintendo-switch-rules-exception/

Nintendo confirmed over the weekend that Fortnite, the planet’s collective mania of the moment, would not require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription in order for players to indulge in their battle royale antics. It’s a bit of a surprise considering how many other titles will require it, even within Nintendo‘s first-party stable. But then again, the company might be trying to make things a little simpler for the game’s audience.

The Big N revealed more details about the heretofore-mysterious Switch Online service last week, including which games would be available in its selection of retro titles, how much the entire plan would cost, and the fact that voice chat is still relegated to the phone app rather than the Switch itself (curses).