Tired of Getting Wrecked by PC Sweats on Fortnite Xbox? A Guide for the Frustrated (But Hopefully Chuckling) Console Warrior
So you booted up Fortnite for a relaxing evening of building and battling, only to get sniped from across the map by a laser-beam accurate sniper on a tricked-out gaming PC. Sound familiar? Yeah, us console folks feel your pain. Those keyboard-and-mouse menaces can make you feel like a toddler trying to build a skyscraper out of Legos while they're constructing architectural marvels with precision tools.
Fear not, fellow Xbox brethren! There is a glimmer of hope – a way to (potentially) avoid these controller-crushing encounters. It's called disabling crossplay, and it's about to become your new best friend (or at least a frenemy).
But First, Some Housekeeping...
Before we delve into the nitty-gritty, there are a few things to consider:
- Finding Matches Might Take Longer: Disabling crossplay shrinks the pool of potential opponents. This means waiting times for matches could stretch from "slightly impatient" to "enough time to bake a pizza."
- Say Goodbye to Bot Lobbies (Maybe): While you might avoid the PC sharpshooters, you'll also be facing off against your fellow console cowboys who opted out of the crossplay rodeo. Buckle up!
Alright, convinced? Let's wrangle those settings!
Disabling Crossplay on Your Xbox: A Not-So-Epic Quest (Because It Shouldn't Be This Hard)
Here's the thing: Epic Games, in their infinite wisdom, decided to make disabling crossplay a bit of a treasure hunt on Xbox. Don't worry, we'll navigate this labyrinth together.
- Channel Your Inner Indiana Jones: Grab your controller (your whip is optional) and head to the Xbox home screen. Navigate to the Settings menu – that gear icon that looks like it's about to win a best-dressed award.
- Prepare for Detours: Once in Settings, dive into the mysterious world of "General." From there, take a sharp left into "Online safety & family." It's like they're trying to hide the good stuff, right?
- Behold! The Almost-Holy Grail: Now, select "Privacy & online safety" followed by "Xbox privacy." We're getting close, but there's one more hurdle.
- Deciphering the Ancient Texts: Look for the cryptic phrase "View details & customize." Click on it, adventurer. You're almost there!
- Victory Lap... Almost: Scroll down until you see the equally cryptic "Communication & multiplayer." This is it! Here you'll find the option to "You can join cross-network play."
Finally! Now you have the power (with a simple click) to block crossplay. Just remember, with great power comes... longer wait times.
So, Did You Slay the Crossplay Dragon?
Hopefully, this guide has helped you on your quest to avoid the PC overlords (or at least even the playing field a bit). Remember, this might not be the magic solution you were hoping for, but it is an option.
Now, go forth and build your glorious (or maybe slightly less glorious) Xbox Fortnite empire! And if you do end up facing a squad of controller wizards who make you question your life choices, well, that's just the beauty (and frustration) of the game. Just remember, laughter is the best medicine (besides maybe a better aim).
