Fortnite Split Screen Guide – What We Know

Players can now take advantage of split screen in the popular battle royale title of Fortnite.
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The days of split screen being the primary way video game players enjoy multiplayer are long gone, as the majority of players now gather together online to experience the joys of playing video games together. However, Epic Games recently revealed that its high-profile battle royale title of Fortnite would be getting the fan-favorite feature in the new 11.30 update. Fortunately, we have everything you need to know about Fortnite split screen covered for you. 

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Fortnite Split Screen

The Fortnite split screen feature can be utilized in the duos and squads playlists. Players now can play with one another on the same Xbox One or PlayStation 4. Unfortunately, it does not look like PC received the new split screen feature for Fortnite. 

According to the official blog post detailing the addition, it is an early release, and Epic Games wants players to report bugs via the in-game feedback tool to help them improve the feature heading into the future. 

Fortnite Split Screen

Now, you will be able to share a couch with your loved ones when you are trying to chase a Victory Royale and some highlight moments that you will remember for some time. There are sure to be plenty of players trying out the new way to play for the foreseeable future. This is also an excellent way for players to show those who have not played the game the ropes without forcing them to jump into a match alone. 

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Nicholas Barth

Guides Writer Nicholas enjoys helping fellow members of the video game community learn more about their favorite games. First-person shooters and Battle Royale games are what you can usually find Nicholas playing when he isn't writing. We will congratulate you if you can find a bigger Call of Duty fan than Nicholas, who has been playing since he got Call of Duty 2 with his first Xbox 360. [email protected]