Fortnite: How to Play in Split Screen Mode (Couch Co-Op…

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One of the keys to Fortnite's success has been the game's many engaging social features. Playing Fortnite online with friends is great, but experiencing all the emotions together while sitting on one couch is even better.

This couch co-op guide provides everything that players need to know about how to play Fortnite in split screen mode, a process that isn't too taxing, as the main hurdle is just to connect a new user and their controller.

How to Play Split-Screen Mode in Fortnite

Foremost, it is worth noting that split screen mode is currently available only for owners of the following devices:

PS4
PS5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S

Unfortunately, this feature was recently removed for PCs due to an unspecified interface issue. The developers are currently working on resolving this issue, so gamers will just have to wait until they finish.

Meanwhile, there is a simple instruction for console users on how to play in split screen mode. Here is what players need to do:

Log in to the game, but before doing so, make sure both controllers are turned on.
While in the main menu, turn on the second controller by pressing the Xbox or PlayStation button, depending on the devices used.
Now, in the new interface, select a new user who will be linked to the second controller. If there is no such account, players will need to create it.
After successful authorization, return to the game and start a match to see if everything works.

If successful, after the game starts, players will see that their screen has been divided into 2 horizontal parts. The first user's gameplay will be at the top, and the second will be at the bottom. Also, fans should make sure that their Internet connection is stable because otherwise there may be problems with split screen mode.

It's also worth noting that gamers using split screen mode won't have access to all modes, but only a few basic ones. Here are the modes that will not be available for split screen:

Creative.
Limited Time Modes.
Save the World.
Ranked Mode.
Solos.

Also, players need to be more careful because now it can be more difficult to get a Victory Royale. Given that the screen size has halved, some details will be harder to see, but over time, fans will get used to it and can play just as well as with the full screen.

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