Developed by Epic Games, Fortnite is a favorite battle royale game among gamers. It is one of the most popular free-to-play battle royale games with millions of players playing at a time.
You land on a map full of possibilities, scavenge weapons and items from the land. If you play solo, you battle with other players competing to win. Likewise, in a squad play, you and your friends battle with other groups of players.
Surely, this game is fun and addictive. The battle even gets better with your friends and you never want to stop playing with your friends.
Yet, you may wonder if you can play with your friends cross-platform or not. This is one of the most common questions every Fortnite players ask themselves.
Does Fortnite Support Cross-Platform?
Fortnite does support cross-platform play. Meaning, you can play with your friends across different platforms. Fortnite supports cross-platform play across PC(Windows or MAC), PlayStation, XBOX, Switch, and Mobile(iOS or Android) and cross-platform play functionality runs smoothly.
For instance, if you are a PlayStation player, then you can play with XBOX, PC, Mobile, or Switch player, and vice versa. There is no barrier or wall between your friends.
Does Fortnite Support Cross-Progression?
Another best thing about Fortnite is that it also supports cross-progression. Meaning, Fortnite players can transfer and continue their game progression from one platform to another platform.
For instance, if you have to switch playing Fortnite from XBOX to PC, then you can continue playing on your PC from the point where you left on XBOX. Your game progression can be saved and moved from one platform to another.
How to Play Fortnite With Your friends Cross-Platform?
Now, you know Fortnite is a cross-platform game, you must be wondering how you can play with your friends across different platforms. Don’t worry, the process is very basic and simple. All you need to do is add your friends and invite them to a party.
Here’s how you can do it step by step.
- First, open the Epic launcher
- Then, click on the “friends” tab in the menu.
- Insert your friend’s epic display name or the email address with whom you want to play. (Remember, console players, need to link their console id with epic game id. As soon as you link, you will have your epic display name ready.)
- Once added, you have to invite them to a party from the Fortnite game lobby.
- Then, your friends need to accept the party invitation.
That’s it. Once your squad is at a party, you can play together without an issue.