{"id":30728,"date":"2023-03-03T15:45:01","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T14:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1795086"},"modified":"2023-03-04T22:04:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T21:04:02","slug":"fortnite-split-screen-explained-how-to-play-local-multiplayer","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/fortnite-split-screen-explained-how-to-play-local-multiplayer\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortnite split-screen explained: How to play local multiplayer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get that Duos Victory Royale with couch co-op. <\/p>

By Daniel Furn\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 03 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Local multiplayer may be a dying feature these days, but luckily gaming phenomenon Fortnite<\/a> is keeping the tradition alive with split-screen multiplayer.<\/p>\n

The feature was added back in Chapter 2 and allows players to split their screen and jump into Battle Royale without the need for a second console.<\/p>\n

While there are a few limitations, it\u2019s generally nice and easy to set up \u2013 here\u2019s how to start local multiplayer in Fortnite.<\/p>

How to play Fortnite in split-screen<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s rather simple to start split-screen in Fortnite \u2013 just follow the below instructions:<\/p>\n

  1. Boot up Fortnite and head to the main menu.<\/li>\n
  2. Ensure you have a second controller that is turned on and connected.<\/li>\n
  3. You\u2019ll then see an option to press either the triangle or Y button to log in Player Two.<\/li>\n
  4. Once logged in, the second player should then appear in the lobby.<\/li>\n
  5. You are now ready to play Fortnite split-screen!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    However it\u2019s worth noting that you can only play Fortnite split-screen on PlayStation and Xbox consoles,<\/strong>\u00a0there\u2019s no news of the feature coming to PC, Nintendo Switch or mobile platforms.<\/p>\n

    You\u2019re also limited to Battle Royale Duos and Battle Royale Quads modes\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 there\u2019s no support for Save the World, Creative, Team Rumble or any other modes at this point.<\/p>\n

    You\u2019ll also want to consider:<\/p>\n

    • Split-screen will end if one player disconnects or quits the match.<\/li>\n
    • Split-screen is only active in matches \u2013 lobby menus are not shared.<\/li>\n
    • Inventories are not shared in split-screen mode.<\/li>\n
    • Both players must have the same language settings for split-screen to work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      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.<\/p>