Fortnite split-screen explained: How to play local multiplayer
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We don't often see split-screen multiplayer these days.
It used to be a staple of first-person shooters, with classics like Timesplitters splitting our CRT televisions into quarters on a daily basis. But now the world "multiplayer" is almost synonymous with "online".
However, the tradition is being kept alive by Epic's cross-genre phenomenon Fortnite.
Split-screen was introduced way back in Chapter 2 of the Battle Royale, and it allowed gamers to play together on the same system.
There are a few limitations, but it's pretty easy to set up.
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Let's take a look at how to start local split-screen multiplayer in Fortnite.
How to play Fortnite in split-screen
It's rather simple to start split-screen in Fortnite - just follow the below instructions:
- Boot up Fortnite and head to the main menu.
- Ensure you have a second controller that is turned on and connected.
- You'll then see an option to press either the triangle or Y button to log in Player Two.
- Once logged in, the second player should then appear in the lobby.
- You are now ready to play Fortnite split-screen!
However it's worth noting that you can only play Fortnite split-screen on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, there's no news of the feature coming to PC, Nintendo Switch or mobile platforms.
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You're also limited to Battle Royale Duos and Battle Royale Quads modes - there's no support for Save the World, Creative, Team Rumble or any other modes at this point.
You'll also want to consider:
- Split-screen will end if one player disconnects or quits the match.
- Split-screen is only active in matches - lobby menus are not shared.
- Inventories are not shared in split-screen mode.
- Both players must have the same language settings for split-screen to work.
Playing Fortnite in split-screen will obviously decrease your screen size quite a bit, so make sure your communication with your teammate is on point! Your screen will split horizontally by default but you can change this to vertically in the settings if you prefer.
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