Fortnite Sleep Mode explained: How to change the timer

It’s not unusual for Epic to release new features in Fortnite. What is unusual here is that the setting is automatically switched on once the game is updated. This will be a feature kept in the game to help with gameplay.

Keep reading to discover what the new feature does and how to change it in-game.

What is Fortnite Sleep Mode?

Upon first seeing the name, it would be understandable to think this is some Pokémon Sleep situation, but Sleep Mode in Fortnite is actually what kicks in when a player has been idle for some time.

Once you enter Sleep Mode, players won’t be able to access Voice Chat, Matchmaking will be cancelled, and your Epic Status will be set to away.

This will then resume once you start playing the game again.

How to change Fortnite Sleep Mode timer

The Sleep Mode timer has multiple settings that can be tinkered with in the menus. Follow the steps below to find out how to change your Sleep Mode timer:

• Go to Settings
• Click on the Game tab
• Now go down to the section labelled Energy Saving
• Here there are different options under Activate Sleep Timer, these options are:
  • Never
  • 5 minutes
  • 10 minutes
  • 15 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 60 minutes

So, if you want to, you can turn the setting off entirely or extend the timer to suit your needs.

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