Epic introduced the ability to play split-screen Fortnite back in Chapter 2 Season 1. Here’s how to enable it so you can play locally with a friend.

Fortnite has always had a focus on playing with friends, but that always meant you had to play online. Even if you were in the same house as your friend or family member, the two of you had to play on two separate devices.

This changed back in the v11.30 update in Chapter 2 Season 1. Epic introduced split-screen capabilities on consoles for the first time. It wasn’t perfect when it first came out, but it’s since gotten a lot better.

How to use the Fortnite console split-screen feature

Initiating split-screen is simple. All you have to do is connect two controllers to your Xbox or PlayStation. Split-screen still isn’t available on mobile, PC, or Nintendo Switch. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Start Fortnite
2. Connect a second controller to the console and turn it on
3. Hit ‘Main Menu’
4. Player 1 will need to invite Player 2 with their Epic account
5. Player 2 will need to sign into their account
6. Player 2 will join and split-screen will automatically initiate

You can even save another player’s information on another account on your console, making split-screen easier and quicker to complete.

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The feature still isn’t perfect and doesn’t replace the feeling of playing online. You’ll only have access to half of your screen, so you’re going to miss a few things that normal players will see. Still, playing split-screen is far more preferable than switching off with your friend or family member game after game. Enjoy!

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Epic Games and Sony have teamed up to offer an exclusive tournament to PS4 and PS5 players: the Generations Cup.

PlayStation Fortnite players will soon be able to compete in an exclusive tournament for a chance to win a new console and a free Fortnite skin pack.

The Fortnite Generations Cup will take place on December 18. This Solo tournament awards each region’s winner a new PlayStation 5 console. Placing in the top percentile will also grant you an exclusive Indigo Kuno skin and Back Bling.

The point format of the tournament is as follows:

• Victory Royale: 10 Points
• 2nd – 5th: 7 Points
• 6th – 15th: 5 Points
• 16th – 25th: 3 Points
• 25th – 50th: 1 Point
• Each Elimination: 1 Point

Again, only the winners will get a new PS5, so you’ll need to come in first place if you want to get a new console.

The good news is that there’s a huge opportunity to win a free skin. Placing in the top 2,400 in Europe – a relatively low bar to clear – will give you the Indigo Kuno skin pack.

Here are the placement thresholds for each region:

Europe

• 1st: PlayStation® 5 console
• 1st – 2,400th:  “Indigo Kuno” In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

NA East

• 1st: PlayStation® 5 console
• 1st – 1,500th: “Indigo Kuno” In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

NA West

• 1st: PlayStation® 5 console
• 1st – 600th: “Indigo Kuno” In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

Brazil

• 1st: PlayStation® 5 console
• 1st – 600th: “Indigo Kuno” In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

Asia

• 1st: PlayStation® 5 console
• 1st – 300th:  “Indigo Kuno” In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

Oceania

• 1st: PlayStation® 5 console
• 1st – 300th: “Indigo Kuno” In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

Middle East

• 1st: PlayStation® 5 console
• 1st – 300th: “Indigo Kuno” In-game Cosmetic Outfit and Back Bling

PlayStation players can also grab the free Cloud Striker skin bundle from the shop, now – no strings attached.

Hopefully, PlayStation players aren’t the only ones that will receive an exclusive tournament with a chance to win a new console. We’ll let you know if they offer the same opportunity to the Xbox community.

Kratos has landed on the Fortnite island, but his single style isn’t his only form. Here’s how to unlock his Armored outfit.

After a full season worth of crossovers, Epic slowed things down with Fortnite Season 5. The new season was released with only one crossover character in the roster: The Mandalorian.

It only took a couple of days for Epic to add to their Season 5 crossover roster. On December 3, Kratos from God of War came to the Item Shop. This preceeds the rumored addition of Master Chief from the Halo franchise.

Although God of War is a Playstation exclusive video game, players on all platforms could grab Kratos and his skin pack. You know that Sony had to do something for their console owners, however.

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PlayStation players who play a single game with the Kratos skin will unlock the Armored Kratos style for their skin – it’s as simple as that.

Unfortunately, Android, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch players will need to stick to the standard Kratos outfit – unless you have a PS5 lying around.

If you don’t have a PlayStation on-hand, the only option you have is to ask a trustworthy friend to log onto your account and play a game for you. Giving out your account information is risky and usually a bad idea, so proceed with caution.

Hopefully for Xbox players, Microsoft will have the same deal with Epic Games when Master Chief comes to the Item Shop. He’s one of the most iconic characters in all of gaming and will probably be a popular pick on all platforms.