The Fortnite split-screen mode is currently down, and players can no longer access it. Here’s what you can do about it.
Fortnite has offered a split-screen mode for quite some time, allowing two players to play locally together, like the good old days. It’s a fun mode, especially with a good friend. Unfortunately, it has gone down, meaning players can no longer enjoy the mode at all. Below, we explain exactly why it has gone down and what you can do about it.
How to Fix Fortnite Split-Screen Mode Not Working
Unfortunately, there is no way to fix the Fortnite split-screen mode not working. This is because it has been disabled by Epic Games themselves temporarily. The split-screen mode was removed after update v29.20 was released on April 9 due to a matchmaking issue.
Epic Games is currently working on a fix, and the mode should return soon. You can follow the Fortnite Status X account (formerly Twitter) to know when the mode has returned. This isn’t the first time that this has happened, and split-screen was previously disabled temporarily during v27.10 on November 16 due to an unspecified “issue”.
While the new update has introduced additional content, such as Avatar skins, those hoping to test them out in split-screen are out of luck for the time being. These issues are generally ironed out quickly, though, and fans should expect to see the mode returned soon. In the meantime, be sure to check out our Guide Hub for more guides like this.