Proximity Chat Coming to Fortnite: All You Need to Know

It has been almost a decade since Fortnite was released, and it is now known for its passionate fan base, variety of game modes, and stellar elements. However, there was a feature that was missing in the game for a long time. The developers are finally bringing the proximity voice chat feature to the game. Epic Games has a history of experimenting with the game, especially the voice functions. The proximity chat isn't new to Fortnite, as it was initially added to the game in 2024 but only for Creative mode and UEFN islands. However, with the release of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, this feature will be the exclusive update to the game and will be available in the Battle Royale mode. Although Epic Games has yet to announce an official date for the feature's release, the community is already buzzing with anticipation.

Fortnite is adding Proximity Chat to Battle Royale

One of the most trustworthy sources for the gaming updates and news on X, Dexerto, revealed that the proximity chat feature will be added to Fortnite's Battle Royale mode. Originally, this information was leaked through Wensoing & Loolo_WRLD, other reliable sources, and now it seems confirmed. The feature will allow the players to hear teammates as well as opponents. This will definitely change the dynamics of the game and add more excitement to the matches. The gameplay will get better and allow players to create more strategies. Players will have full control over the feature, and they can both enable and disable it anytime.

Every game has dedicated players, but some of them turn to trash-talking and often misbehave in-game during matches. Epic Games puts in a lot of effort to provide a user-friendly atmosphere with limited emotes, language filters, specifically in competitive modes like Battle Royale. Many players have complained about the toxic environment. But to counter it, the developers will also incorporate reporting systems and AI-driven moderation to battle the toxicity.

Community Reactions to Fortnite is adding Proximity Chat to Battle Royale

The community reaction to the Proximity Chat feature coming to the game is mixed, with some of the fans quite excited to use it while the others express concern over the increasing toxicity in the game, which has already spoiled the environment at some level. Social media platforms like X and Reddit has witnessed thousands of comments regarding the feature, with the users expressing their opinions. One of the users on X wrote under Dexerto's post,

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Another user who expressed polarizing feelings about this update wrote,

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