The splitscreen function in Fortnite has been deactivated. But is it coming back? We're here to answer that question for you.
Fortnite players around the world were recently met with an unexpected announcement from Epic Games. The coveted splitscreen feature, which allows players to play together on one screen, has been temporarily disabled. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Fortnite Splitscreen Feature Temporarily Disabled
The official X (formerly Twitter) page of Fortnite Status spread the message with a clear statement:
"While we work to resolve a matchmaking issue, we are temporarily disabling Split-Screen play."
While we work to resolve a matchmaking issue, we are temporarily disabling Splitscreen play.We'll provide another update when we have more info and this issue is fixed. pic.twitter.com/4rm5ygCfZw
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) April 9, 2024
This sudden measure was taken due to a matchmaking issue, although they did not specify what exactly this entails.
However, the good news is that Epic Games has assured that this is only a temporary measure. Developers are working hard to find a solution to the problem and assure players that the splitscreen feature will be available again as soon as possible.
For many Fortnite players, the splitscreen option is an essential feature that allows them to play together with friends or family members on the same screen. The temporary deactivation has led to disappointment and frustration for some players. However, many fans of the game also show understanding for the necessity of fixing technical issues to ensure a smooth gaming experience.Epic Games has promised to keep players informed about the progress of resolving the matchmaking problem. Once the problem is fixed and the split-screen feature can be reactivated, Epic will communicate further updates through its Fortnite Status X channel.In the meantime, unfortunately, all you can do is be patient. By the way: Unfortunately, a splitscreen function is still not in sight for Lego Fortnite.