How to use proximity chat in Fortnite

The proximity chat feature in Fortnite lets you interact with friends and other players like never before, so here’s how to use it.

Proximity chat interactions in any multiplayer game can make for viral moments, and Fortnite is no exception. That said, the feature is only available in select game modes. If you want to test the feature out for yourself, here’s how to enable proximity chat.

How to use Fortnite proximity chat

1. Create an Island in UEFN and join in.
2. Head to Island Settings and go to ‘Mode.’
3. Unroll the Voice Chat section.
4. Toggle on the Proximity Chat.
5. Make sure to also set the Full Volume and Falloff Distances.
6. Go to Overview and press ‘Create Island Backup‘ to apply changes.

When proximity chat is enabled on your island, a mandatory HUD element is displayed that shows players who are actively speaking. You can report, mute, and block players and Epic will moderate proximity chat reports to address any violation of their Community Rules.

What is proximity chat?

Proximity chat is a feature that lets you hear nearby players, adding to the immersion of the game and allowing you to listen to teammates and opponents close to you. As of now, the feature is only available in Fortnite Creative/UEFN mode.

According to Epic Games, the feature “is currently available as Early Access,” which means it’s still under active development. They also added they’ll be “reviewing your feedback and improving the feature for the final release in the coming months.”

Does Fortnite Battle Royale have proximity chat?

No, Fortnite Battle Royale doesn’t feature proximity chat. Considering the nature of the game mode, it’s unlikely the feature will make its way into Battle Royale and Zero Build, but we’ll let you know if the devs implement it in future updates.

With the holiday season approaching, make sure to check everything we know about Winterfest so far and the upcoming Godzilla collaboration, as well as all the details on Fortnite’s upcoming update.