- Fortnite dataminers revealed Proximity Chat coming to Battle Royale soon.
- Currently, only UEFN supports Proximity Chat.
- You'll be able to turn on and off the chat option.
The Fortnite community, known for its vibrant and diverse player base, has long struggled with issues of toxicity, ranging from trash-talking to inappropriate behavior in-game. Despite Epic Games’ efforts to provide a family-friendly atmosphere through measures such as mature language filters and emote limits, concerns about unpleasant interactions remain, particularly in competitive modes such as Battle Royale.
Players have expressed concern with toxic lobbies, with some comparing the environment to the infamous chat rooms of Call of Duty’s past. Recent modifications to Fortnite’s text chat system, which were released on December 10, 2024, have further exacerbated these concerns, as community members believe unfiltered global and party chats will accentuate abuse and harsh language.
Epic has incorporated reporting systems and AI-driven moderation to combat toxicity, although their usefulness is questioned, especially considering the game’s youthful user base. A new development is about to spice things up even more: the expected addition of proximity chat to Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode.
Fortnite Leaks Confirm Proximity Chat is Coming to Battle Royale
According to leaks from trusted sources, Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode will soon include proximity chat, a feature that allows players to hear adjacent teammates and opponents. This optional feature, which can be enabled or disabled, has inspired both excitement and anxiety within the Fortnite community. Proximity chat has the potential to transform gameplay dynamics by allowing for real-time, location-based vocal communication in Battle Royale.
As per dataminers, this long-requested feature, which has been available in Creative modes since the v30.40 update, could soon allow players to hear nearby opponents and teammates, potentially improving strategic gameplay but also risking increased toxicity.
Fans anticipate amusing interactions and strategic callouts, drawing parallels with proximity chat’s viral success in games such as Warzone. Others, however, are concerned about rising toxicity in Fortnite, which already has a fractious environment.
The discretionary aspect of proximity chat, combined with technologies such as push-to-talk and Epic’s moderation mechanisms, seeks to solve these problems. While Epic Games has not confirmed a release date, the community is divided on how this feature will balance laughter and possible turmoil in Fortnite’s Battle Royale.
