How to use proximity chat in Fortnite

❘ Published: 2024-08-07T18:40:19

Epic Games

Epic Games added the long-awaited proximity chat feature to Fortnite with a catch. Players can enjoy the requested feature in some game modes to interact with friends and other players like never before.

If you’re wondering what proximity chat is and how to enable it in your game, we’ve got you covered with all the details.

How to use Fortnite proximity chat

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

You can customize Proximity Chat settings on your creator-made islands.

According to the official blog post, you can “control the full volume range and the distance over which the volume gradually drops to zero.”

Additionally, “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.

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.

For now, proximity chat is only available for Creative Islands.

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