Western Digital and Epic Games Partner to Launch Fortnite Memory Card for Nintendo Switch

Western Digital (United States) - Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), an industry-leading provider of storage technologies and solutions, announced a new partnership with Epic Games and Nintendo to deliver the first officially licensed Fortnite® SanDisk® microSDXC™ card for Nintendo Switch™.

The exclusive Fortnite branded memory card for Nintendo Switch is designed to provide players with consistent and reliable storage as they drop into Fortnite, no matter how they play. The card has also been tested and approved for use with all Nintendo Switch Systems and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty(1) to give gamers the peace of mind needed to land in command.

Inspired by the epic Skull Trooper (128GB*) and legendary Cuddle Team Leader (256GB*) Outfits, the exterior design of the cards pay homage to some of the most rare and popular Outfits in the game. As a bonus, fans who purchase the card will receive a code to redeem the rare Angular Flow Wrap(2), sure to mesmerize any squadmate.

“With hundreds of millions of fans across the globe, Epic Games is a leader and innovator in the gaming industry,” said Susan Park, vice president of Consumer Solutions Product Management, Western Digital. “We’re thrilled to partner with Epic Games and Nintendo to help up-level the gaming experience for fans by bringing our specially themed memory cards to the Fortnite community.”

The Fortnite SanDisk microSDXC card for Nintendo Switch retails for $26.99 (128GB*) and $49.99 (256GB*) and is available now at select Western Digital retailers, e-tailers and on the Western Digital online store.

The partnership was brokered by IMG, Fortnite’s exclusive worldwide agency for consumer products licensing.

About Western Digital:

Western Digital is on a mission to unlock the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it. With Flash and HDD franchises, underpinned by advancements in memory technologies, we create breakthrough innovations and powerful data storage solutions that enable the world to actualize its aspirations. Core to our values, we recognize the urgency to combat climate change and have committed to ambitious carbon reduction goals approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

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