How to Do 2-Player Split Screen Mode in Fortnite

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Quick guide to play split screen co-op on Fortnite with two players and one console
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Do you want to play Fortnite with a friend using split-screen? If you have two controllers and a stable internet connection, you can play couch co-op with another person. While this feature is not yet available on the Switch, PC, or mobile, you can use a PlayStation or Xbox console. Keep in mind you won't be able to share inventory with this method. This wikiHow will show you how to do split-screen mode on Fortnite using a PS4, PS5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X/S.

Things You Should Know

  • Split-screen is only available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. It must be couch co-op on one console.
  • Launch a duos or squad game. Turn on a second controller and select a user account.
  • In Fortnite, hold "X" (PlayStation) or "A" (Xbox) to sign player 2 in. When the game starts, it will be in split-screen.

Steps

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    You can use split-screen mode to play with a friend on PlayStation or Xbox consoles . Other platforms are not yet supported. [1]
    • Keep in mind split-screen is only available as couch co-op on a single console at a time. If you want to play with others online, you can add friends or enable crossplay .
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    Use the PlayStation button or Xbox button to turn the other controller on. This will open the user sign-in menu.
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    The second controller will be signed into this account.
    • You'll be taken back to the Fortnite screen. You should see [P2] LOG IN (HOLD) at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
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    On PlayStation controllers, this should be X . On Xbox controllers, this should be A .
    • You'll be logged into the second account on Fortnite. This may take a few moments.
    • When it's finished, you'll see the character of the second account load in.
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    By default, player 1 will have control over the screen. To switch to player 2, hold X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox) on the second controller.
    • When player 2 has control, you'll see a white border around the screen.
    • To return the control to player 1, hold X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox) on the first controller.
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    This will be Triangle (PlayStation) or Y (Xbox).
    • When the game loads, it will be in split-screen. Player 1 will be at the top and player 2 will be at the bottom. You can now play Fortnite in split-screen co-op.
    • If you're having trouble, make sure your internet connection in stable. Split-screen mode will not work if you have connection issues.
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      1. ↑ https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_Fortnite/c-Fortnite_Gameplay/how-to-use-split-screen-mode-in-fortnite-a000084723

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