In Fortnite you can also play together or against each other with other platforms through crossplay. This is useful if you want more variety in your matchmaking. However, there is a good reason to turn off crossplay. We’ll show you how to deactivate the feature and why you should do it from time to time.
How to deactivate crossplay in Fortnite: To deactivate crossplay in Fortnite so that you can only play with your platform, you have to do the following:
But why should you disable crossplay even though the feature brings more players and shorter waiting times when generating lobbies? We’ll show you.
Console and PC gamers don’t mix well
What is the biggest problem with crossplay in Fortnite? It’s basically the players themselves. There are two main modes in Fortnite:
While the non-building mode creates a fair environment for all parties, the building mode is different. You can use materials to build buildings and shelter there to protect yourself from enemy fire. When console players compete against each other, the battle is fair. Both have the same means to excel through their combat and building skills.
However, if the PC players are added, the console players usually have no chance of winning. It’s much easier to build and edit in Fortnite with a mouse and keyboard, which results in bitter defeats for the console side. In addition, graphical settings can be adjusted even better in order to act more efficiently in combat – this is not possible on consoles.
That might still be funny after the third defeat, but as it piles up and you’re constantly being torn apart by PC players, Fortnite is no longer fun and an epic victory becomes even further away.
But PC gamers also suffer: because of the aim assist on consoles. PC players have no help placing their shots, while consoles get more kills as a result. This can also be frustrating in the long run.
It is often worth deactivating crossplay at the beginning of a season. This way you can relax and enjoy all the new content, prepare for it and, if necessary, secure the current season’s free umbrella if you secure an epic victory. In addition, you don’t have to compete with builders and you can build protective measures in a relaxed manner.
This is how you change your Fortnite name on PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox, Switch or mobile phone