Can You Play Fortnite on Two Different Consoles?

Yes, you can play Fortnite on two different consoles with the same account, as long as you’ve linked your Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch, or Mobile account to your Epic Games account, allowing you to access any content you’ve purchased, except V-Bucks, and progress you’ve made across all platforms. This cross-platform play feature enables you to seamlessly switch between different consoles and devices, making it convenient to play Fortnite with friends or continue your game on a different device.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. Can you have 2 Fortnite accounts on PS4? To have 2 Fortnite accounts on 1 PS4, you must have 2 PSN accounts on that PS4 and link 1 Epic account to each of the PSN accounts.
2. How do you play Fortnite on different consoles? In Settings, go to the Account And Privacy tab, scroll down to Gameplay Privacy to find Allow Cross Platform Play, and set to Yes to turn crossplay on or No to turn it off.
3. Can you link two PlayStation Fortnite accounts? There is no way to merge two Epic Games accounts, and Player Support is unable to assist with requests for merging accounts.

Account Management

4. Is having multiple Fortnite accounts bannable? If your account is permanently banned, you may lose all rights to games, virtual items, account balances, or other items that you may have earned or purchased, and if you have multiple accounts, Epic Games may take action against all of your accounts.
5. Can you have more than one Epic Games account? Since Epic Games only permits one account per email address, you should have different logins for your Switch account and PlayStation account.
6. Can an Xbox account be used on two consoles? You can sign in to multiple devices at once, such as an Xbox One console, Xbox Series X|S console, mobile device, Windows device, or through cloud gaming, but there are exceptions to this rule.

Cross-Platform Play

7. Can I use one Epic account on two devices? Yes, all of your profiles and data will be available on all of your compatible devices, and once you have created an Epic account, you can log in to any iOS device, Android device, or computer web browser, with the same email and password which you used to create the account.
8. Can two people share Epic Games account? Account buying, selling, or sharing is not allowed, and any actions committed on your account are your responsibility, including any bans received on your account as a result of sharing.
9. How do I invite a second player to Fortnite? Navigate to the Main Menu, make sure the second controller is connected to your console and is turned on, and once connected, the second player should be invited to select their account.

Console Limits

10. How many consoles can you link to Fortnite? Players can access and play Fortnite with a single Epic Games account across all the platforms where it is offered, enabling players to access their repository of cosmetic items and maintain their in-game progress.
11. How many people can play Fortnite on the same console? Once you’ve done this, you can play in the world and work your way up the Fortnite ranks together, with matches having a split layout, and you can play Duo, Trios, and Squads, but not solo.
12. Can I have 2 Epic Games accounts on Switch? It is only possible to link one Nintendo Account to an Epic Games account, and after linking your Nintendo Account to your Epic Games account, it will not be possible to switch the Nintendo Account linked even if you unlink the accounts.

Account Sharing and Security

13. Can I link my Epic Games to a different Nintendo Account? It is only possible to link one Nintendo Account to an Epic Games account, and after linking your Nintendo Account to your Epic Games account, it will not be possible to switch the Nintendo Account linked even if you unlink the accounts.
14. Can you link 2 Xbox accounts to Epic Games? Each Epic account can only be linked to 1 account per platform, such as only 1 Xbox account.
15. Can you get banned on Fortnite for account sharing? It is against the rules to share your Fortnite account with anyone else, including by gifting it to a friend, and if the Epic bots detect that your account is being used from a different IP address, it is possible that your account could be banned.