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How to Fix Split Screen Not Working in Fortnite

Fortnite is a battle royale game where 100 players battle against each other.

The objective is to loot, craft, shoot, and be the last man standing.

Discover destructible environments, team up with friends, and build up.

With creator-made game genres, you can explore more ways to play.

Ride a dirt bike, roll in a snowball, hurdle over obstacles, and more.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix split screen not working or not showing in Fortnite on PlayStation or Xbox.

Why is split screen not working in Fortnite?

Split screen is not working in Fortnite either because the feature is temporarily disabled or your internet connection is unstable.

As of Nov 16, 2023, the official Fortnite Status X account tweeted that they’ve disabled the feature due to an issue.

The “Ready Up” and “Keep Playing Together” buttons are also temporarily disabled.

If so, you need to wait until the Epic Games team fixes the issue and reactivates the feature.

How to fix split screen not working in Fortnite

To fix split screen not working in Fortnite, you need to update the game on your PlayStation or Xbox.

Also, check if split screen is disabled on the official Fortnite Status X account—if the feature is disabled, you need to wait until its reactivated to use it.

Update Fortnite on PlayStation

  1. Press the PlayStation button on your controller.
  2. Highlight Fortnite and press the Options button on your controller.
  3. Select “Check for update” from the dropdown menu and update Fortnite.
  4. Reopen Fortnite and check if the split screen feature is working.

Update Fortnite on Xbox

  1. Go to the Xbox homepage and select “My games & apps”.
  2. Select “Manage” and select “Updates”.
  3. Select “Fortnite” and select “Update”.
  4. Reopen Fortnite and check if the split screen feature is working.

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