You and Your Buddy Are Dropping In...But on Different Consoles? How to Squad Up Across the Great Console Divide in Fortnite
Ah, Fortnite. The game that brings us joy, rage, and the occasional existential crisis (when that Victory Royale just seems out of reach). But what if your ultimate teammate, your clutch clutch-master, your fellow banana-squad comrade is...on a different console? Fear not, fellow loopers! Here's how to conquer cross-play and party up with your console-clashing companion:
Step 1: Embrace the Power of Epic Games Accounts
Forget Xbox Live or PSN for a sec. Fortnite uses Epic Games accounts, the magical behind-the-scenes handshake that lets you befriend folks across platforms. So, if you haven't already, create an Epic Games account (it's free!). This will be your key to unlocking the social butterfly within.
Step 2: Befriend Like a Boss (or Rather, Like a Banana)
Now, onto the nitty-gritty. There are two main ways to find your console-hopping comrade:
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Epic Display Name: This is your unique ID in the Fortnite world. Grab it from your friend and search for it by display name in the "Add Friends" section of Fortnite (it's usually under your profile picture in the lobby). A few taps later, and a friend request is sent!
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Recent Players: Did you just have an epic squad session with a random stranger who turned out to be a total beast? Don't let them disappear into the Fortnite ether! Check your "Recent Players" list and see if you can send them a friend request there.
Step 3: The Waiting Game (May the Memes Be With You)
You've sent the request, now comes the agonizing wait. Fear not, use this time to:
- Craft some motivational pre-game memes to send your soon-to-be teammate.
- Brush up on those dance moves - gotta celebrate those Victory Royales in style, no matter the platform.
- Convince your friend they absolutely need that new banana outfit - #SquadGoals, after all.
Step 4: Party Time! (Except It's Actually More Like Victory Royale Time)
Your friend accepts! Now you can finally party up and dominate the island together. Remember, communication is key. Since you won't be in voice chat (yet!), utilize those handy emotes and quick chat messages to strategize and celebrate those sweet wins.
Bonus Tip: Embrace the "Platform Perks"
Let's be honest, sometimes your friend on Xbox might have a slight advantage with their fancy controller. Don't fret! You, PS4 warrior, have the power of...well, a really cool DualShock controller? Okay, maybe it's not a huge advantage, but hey, at least you look stylish while dropping in.
There you have it, folks! With these simple steps, you can overcome the console divide and party up with your Fortnite friends, no matter their allegiance (PlayStation, Xbox, who cares? You're here to win!). Now go forth, conquer the island, and floss on those unfortunate souls who didn't get the memo about cross-play.
