Squad Up and Split Up the Screen: A Hilarious Guide to Fortnite Split-Screen on PS5
Feeling the itch for a Victory Royale with a buddy, but short on spare TVs? Fear not, fellow loopers! PlayStation 5 has your back (and your couch) with its glorious split-screen functionality. Here's how to conquer the island together, all while sharing a screen and (hopefully) not your fries.
Step 1: Assemble Your Squad (of Controllers, That Is)
This may seem like a no-brainer, but trust me, there's nothing worse than realizing you only have one controller mid-hype. Grab your trusty DualSense, dust off its slightly-less-trusty twin (we all have a favorite, don't lie), and make sure they're both charged and ready to rumble. Pro tip: If your second controller's battery life is questionable, maybe ration those victory dances – those things are draining!
Step 2: The Power of Two Accounts
Here's where things get interesting. Player two will need their own PlayStation account to join the fray. If they're a seasoned Fortnite veteran, great! If not, be prepared for some hilarious (or rage-inducing) moments as they navigate the building basics. Remember, patience is a virtue, especially when your teammate accidentally builds a sky-ramp to nowhere.
Step 3: From Solo to Squad – Launching Fortnite
Boot up Fortnite and get ready to impress (or terrify) your teammate with your amazing lobby dance moves. Once you're in the dazzling Fortnite world, hold on to your pickaxes! We're not jumping into battle just yet.
Step 4: The All-Important Second Player Sign-In
This is where the magic happens (or doesn't, depending on how well you explained building mechanics to player two). Look at the bottom right corner of the screen. See that prompt that says "P2 Log In (Hold Triangle)"? That's your cue, player two! Grab that controller, hold down the triangle button, and prepare to be amazed (by the graphics, hopefully not the inevitable first-game demise).
Step 5: Showtime! Split-Screen Activated
Once player two logs in, BAM! The screen magically splits, revealing your partner-in-crime (or soon-to-be-blamed teammate) on the second half. High five (or, if you're feeling fancy, air guitar) because you're now ready to conquer the island together!
Bonus Tip: Communication is Key (Especially When You Accidentally Wall Them In)
Alright, champions, here's the real secret to split-screen success: talk to each other! Coordinate those landing spots, strategize your attacks, and most importantly, laugh off those inevitable friendly fire incidents. Remember, a good teammate is a forgiving teammate (especially after you accidentally launch them off a cliff with a poorly aimed impulse grenade).
How-To FAQs for the Split-Screen Challenged:
- How To Turn On My Second Controller? Easy! Press the PlayStation button on the second controller. The power of friendship (and wireless technology) will do the rest.
- How To Make Player Two Sign In With Their Account? Just have them hold the triangle button when the "P2 Log In" prompt appears. Fortnite will handle the rest.
- What Game Modes Can We Play in Split-Screen? Fortnite's split-screen is perfect for Duos and Squads!
- Can I Use My PS4 Account on PS5 Split-Screen? Unfortunately, no. Split-screen requires two separate PlayStation accounts.
- Help! My Screen Looks Tiny! Split-screen does shrink the view a bit. Adjust your TV settings to zoom in a touch if needed, but remember, a smaller screen is a small price to pay for victory royale glory (with a friend by your side)!
