Fortnite has 350 million players across the globe, as per statistics of May 2020. It has gained worldwide popularity since its emergence in 2017. The attributes that have made this game a global hit are clear. It’s free to play and almost available on every gaming platform.
Around a hundred players can compete, and the last team left gets the victory. In gaming, the term cross-platform or cross-play refers to the ability of players to play games with each other using different hardware devices.
The logic behind cross-platform development is to enable the operation of the software on multiple gaming platforms. It allows the game to work in a similar way on all the platforms where it is available. Thus, players with different gaming consoles can also play together.
Likewise, Fortnite Cross-Platform play allows mobile (both android and iOS), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, and Windows players to play simultaneously. However, a few exceptions do exist because all platforms will not work nicely with each other.
Thus, playing with cross-platform is a bit complex, and some extra work is needed to run it efficiently. This article will provide you a detailed insight about enabling cross platforms on a different device, whatever your choice is.
How to Setup Cross-Platform?
For enabling cross-play, you need to create an Epic Games account. You will already have this account if you play on PC or mobile. In case if you play on the console you can sign in to your account by visiting the Epic Games website. After signing in, you will add friends to your Epic friend list. However, console players will need to download an Epic Launcher on the PC for this purpose. Once you have done, this social feature will allow you to squad up with your friends available on one other platform.
How to enable the cross-platform feature on Xbox One and PS4?
Sony reversed its long-standing policy by 26 September 2018. Extended cross-play on PS4 is available in open beta. Conferring to a blog post via Sony Interactive Entertainment Global CEO John Kodera, Sony and Epic Games will initiate testing in open beta.
He stated that ‘‘this will allow for cross-platform gameplay, progression and commerce across PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Mac operating system.’’
By enabling the PS4 cross-play gaming feature, you’ll be able to squad up with your friends on PC, Mac, Android, and iOS. To squad up with other players, while you are using PS4, you need to follow these steps. Firstly, link your Epic Games account with your PlayStation Network account.
Secondly, add your Epic games friends via Epic Games launcher on PC or Mac, or by the main menu of the game on PS4 and set your privacy to public or friends. Lastly, select a squad or Duos mode. Now, you are able to join gameplay on other platforms.
If you are a player on Xbox One, the updated version of Fortnite 3.3 allows you to cross-play with others. The perks are the same as in PlayStation 4. You can cross-play with folks on PC, Android, iOS, and Mac. Along with this, you’ll enjoy cross-progression also. As mentioned above, crossplay support between PlayStation4 and Xbox One is currently available in open beta.
How to Enable Cross-platform on PC or Mac?
You can also follow the above-given method on your PC or Mac, but not on mobile. However, we will be able to add our other friends using Epic Games Launcher. Following steps are needed to be followed.
- Firstly, open the Epic Games Launcher, and add click on the friend’s tab.
- Secondly, click on the “add as a friend” icon.
Thirdly, enter your friends’ Epic Games display name or add his email address. When your friend accepts your request, you can enjoy your crossplay.