In Fortnite, you can play together or against others from different platforms through crossplay. This is convenient if you want more variety in player matchmaking. However, there is a good reason to turn off crossplay. We will show you how to disable this feature and why you should do it from time to time.
This is how you disable crossplay in Fortnite: To disable crossplay in Fortnite so that you only play with your platform, you need to follow these steps:
- Open your side tab on the right side to access the settings
- Open the settings
- Go to the “Account and Privacy” tab
- Scroll down to the “Gameplay Privacy” section
- The first menu item labeled “Allow Cross-Platform Play” is responsible for crossplay
- Now switch to “No”
- When set to “No,” you will only be connected to players on your platform.
- If you want to re-enable crossplay, simply switch from “No” to “Yes” at the same point
But why should you disable crossplay even though the feature brings more players and shorter wait times when generating lobbies? We will show you.
Console and PC players do not get along well
What is the biggest problem with crossplay in Fortnite? It is mainly the players themselves. There are two main modes in Fortnite:
- The Building Mode
- The No-Build Mode
While the No-Build Mode creates a fair environment for all parties, the Building Mode is structured differently. You can build structures and defenses with materials to protect yourself from enemy fire. When console players compete against each other, the fight is fair. Both have the same means to outplay each other with their combat and building skills.
However, when PC players join, console players often have no chance of winning. Building and editing in Fortnite is much easier with a mouse and keyboard, leading to severe defeats for the console side. Additionally, graphical settings can be adjusted even better to act more efficiently in combat – which is not possible on consoles.
That might be fun after the third defeat, but if it accumulates and you are constantly being dominated by PC players, Fortnite stops being enjoyable and an epic victory feels even further away.
But PC players also suffer: because of the aim assist from consoles. PC players have no help to place their shots, while consoles often get kills due to this. This can also be frustrating in the long run.
Therefore, it often makes sense to disable crossplay at the beginning of a season. This way, you can enjoy all the new content at ease, adjust to it, and possibly secure the free umbrella of the current season if you get an epic victory. You also won’t have to compete with builders and can calmly build defenses.
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