Some Fortnite players, particularly those on PS5, face a frustrating dilemma: their friends from different platforms fail to appear in their friends list. Despite adjusting settings and ensuring permissions, PS5 friends remain invisible, hindering gameplay.
This issue, exclusive to PS5 users, persists despite attempting various community-suggested troubleshooting steps. It seems to stem from server problems rather than individual settings.
Numerous players report encountering the same issue, indicating a widespread server problem. Until Epic Games resolves this, affected players must patiently await a fix while staying alert for updates.
Troubleshoot Fortnite Friends Disappearance Ensure Your Epic Games Friends Appear in Fortnite To resolve the issue of Fortnite friends not showing up on your console, adjust your game privacy settings to “Friends Only” or “Public” via the Fortnite menu.
Potential Solutions for Missing Friends
- Server Issues: Temporary server problems can cause friend lists to vanish; wait for stability.
- Game Refresh: Restart Fortnite and the Epic launcher to refresh and restore your friend list.
- Internet Connectivity: Ensure a stable internet connection for proper friend list loading.
- Privacy Settings: Set privacy to “Online” instead of “Private” to make your list visible.
- Disable Antivirus: Temporarily turn off antivirus software, as it may interfere with game functions.
- Contact Support: If issues persist, contact Fortnite’s customer support for further assistance.
Easily Add Friends to Your Fortnite Crew
Adding friends in Fortnite is simple with these steps:
- Open Fortnite.
- From the lobby, tap your Profile icon at the top right (a circle with initials).
- Select the “Add Friends” icon.
- Enter your friend’s Epic display name.
- Tap “Add Friend.”
- You’ll receive a notification once the friend request is sent.
- After acceptance, your friend will appear in your list, whether online or offline.
Note: For cross-platform play, enable cross-play in Settings > Account > Gameplay Privacy (excluding PC and Mac).
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