Can strangers talk to you on Fortnite?

There is live, unmoderated chat possible between users in the console and PC versions of Fortnite: Battle Royale. Both voice chat and on-screen text chat are options. This exposes players to random strangers and the likelihood of profanity.
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Can my child talk to strangers on Fortnite?

Voice chat can be a fun way for your child and their friends to talk, but it allows them to talk to strangers if they elect to group up with strangers. Turn this setting ON to allow your child to speak to other players with voice chat. Turn this feature OFF to prevent your child from using voice chat.
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Is there talking in Fortnite?

You can manage voice chat options in Fortnite, using the following steps: In game, select the menu icon. Select SETTINGS. Select the Audio icon to display the Audio page.
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Is it safe to voice chat?

Use voice chat wisely. Be aware of voice masking technology - while masking can be a safety feature, predators can use it to pretend to be someone they are not. Beware of strangers. While there are both safe and dangerous strangers, they are still strangers.
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Can you text chat in Fortnite?

In Fortnite Battle Royale, players can text chat with friends in their squad when in the home page. In Fortnite Save The World players can text chat with friends in the lobby, and with any other players in a private or public match.
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How do you talk on Fortnite?

To enable the chat, follow the steps below:
  1. Launch Fortnite and navigate to the game Settings by clicking the gear icon in the menu.
  2. Click the speaker icon at the upper part of your screen.
  3. Shift the toggle next to “Voice Chat” to the “On” position.
  4. Optionally, adjust the sound quality, subtitles, and other settings.
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How do you hear people in Fortnite?

Be sure your volume is turned up (50% or higher) so you can hear it. If the volume is too low or the volume of your headset or speakers is too low, you won't able to hear your teammates.
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Is Fortnite OK for 7 year olds?

Fortnite is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. It is rated T for violence. It is recommended for ages 13 and older. Common Sense Media recommends the game for ages 13 and up as well.
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Is it weird for adults to play Fortnite?

Fortnite: Battle Royale is a phenomenon, to put it lightly. Players of all ages have flocked to the game, and for good reason. It encourages different strategies to survive a round. Because of its extra depth (and inherent silliness), even adult gamers can find quite a bit to love in Fortnite.
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Is Fortnite OK for kids?

The Entertainment Software Ratings Board rates Fortnite “T” for teen, which means ages 13 and up. Common Sense Media, an Understood founding partner, also recommends the game for kids 13 and up, because of its action violence and open chat.
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Why can't I use voice chat on Fortnite?

Make sure you have voice chat enabled in settings and check whether you're using Push-to-Talk to communicate. The default options should work for input and output devices as long as your Windows settings are set to the sound device you are using.
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How do I join party chat on Fortnite?

To manage voice chat options for your party in Fortnite, follow these steps:
  1. In-game, select the social menu icon in the upper-left corner of the Lobby.
  2. Select PARTY UP.
  3. You can then select party members individually to see the available options.
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Does Epic Games have voice chat?

The new voice chat service is cross platform and supports both one-on-one and party chat in lobbies and during in-game matches. When using the service, voice data is relayed through Epic's back-end servers, and the technology handles all scaling and quality of service features.
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How do I turn off the microphone in Fortnite?

Open the Settings menu in the top right of the main Fortnite page by selecting the three bars, then the cog icon. Choose the Audio tab at the top of the screen. From there, you can adjust several audio features, including voice chat. Turn the setting from on to off by tapping the arrows.
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Should I let my son play Fortnite?

Fortnite is rated T (for Teen) by the ESRB and recommended for children 13 years or older.
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How do I stop Fortnite sending friend requests?

Fortnite players can follow these steps to remove the friend request notifications:
  1. Open the menu on the party up screen.
  2. Go into Settings.
  3. Tab over to the Account and Privacy section.
  4. Look down the list for the "Show Social Notifications" setting.
  5. If the setting is set to On, turn it off.
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How do I talk to my friends on Epic Games?

To open the social panel in-game, press Shift + F3 simultaneously. From here, you check your friends' online status, message them, or send them a game invite. In the future, Epic Games will add achievements, party chats, and group chats. All of this will be accessible through the social panel.
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