Tired of the Same Old Battle Bus View? Spice Up Your Fortnite Lobby with a Custom Background!
Let's face it, staring at the same scenery every time you boot up Fortnite can get a bit, well, stale. You've seen that Battle Bus launch a million times, and those clouds just aren't cutting it anymore. Fear not, fellow Fortniter, because today we're diving into the wacky wonderful world of custom lobby backgrounds!
Here's the Lowdown (without the Low-Gravity Blues)
But wait, you cry, "Isn't that some crazy hacker stuff?" Hold your horses, because this lobby makeover is surprisingly easy (although maybe not as easy as finding a legendary loot chest). This trick only works for PC players though, so our console comrades will have to wait for Epic to bless them with this feature (or maybe build a tricked-out gaming PC, no pressure).
Let's Get This Lobby Party Started! (We're Serving Custom Backgrounds)
Alright, gather 'round and listen closely, because with great power (to change your lobby view), comes great responsibility (to choose an awesome background). Here's what you'll need:
- A PC with Fortnite installed (duh)
- An image you want to use as your new background (beware of copyrighted materials, you don't want the boogie bomb to drop on you)
- A little bit of courage (and maybe some snacks, this can take a while)
Now, the fun part!
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The Great AppData Quest: This is where things get a little mysterious. We're venturing into the hidden corners of your PC, so buckle up. Search for "%localappdata%" (including the quotes) in your start menu. It'll be like finding a hidden loot vault!
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Digging Deep: Fortnite's Secret Lair: Navigate through the folders like a seasoned explorer. Here's the path: Local > FortniteGame > Saved > PersistentDownloadDir > CMS > (a bunch of gibberish letters and numbers). That gibberish folder holds the key to your lobby transformation!
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Behold! The Chosen One (a.k.a. Your Current Lobby Background): Inside that folder, you'll find a bunch of image files. Look for one with a name that makes sense, like "Lobby_background" or something similar. This is your current lobby background. Right-click on it and choose "Open with" > "Paint" (because sometimes, the classics are the best).
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Showtime! Let's Replace That Background: Here comes the moment of truth. Resize your chosen image to roughly match the size of the current lobby background (don't worry, it doesn't have to be perfect). In Paint, use the "Paste" function to replace the existing image with your new masterpiece. Save your creation with the same name as the original file (important!).
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Victory Royale! (Maybe): Launch Fortnite and see your new lobby background in all its glory! Did it work? If not, fear not, try again, brave adventurer!
Remember: This is a little like messing with the Fortnite code, so do it at your own risk. But hey, with a little bit of effort, you can have a lobby background that's as unique as your dance moves. So go forth, customize your lobby, and maybe even confuse your friends with your newfound scenery prowess!
