How to do split screen on Fortnite Xbox

Fortnite’s split screen mode for Xbox is a fantastic addition to the game when you have a buddy around to hop into a match with you. The setup process is pretty easy on the Xbox, and you don’t even have to have an Xbox Live Gold subscription on both accounts. Here’s how to get it working quickly, so you can start playing.

Step 1: Make sure you have two Xbox controllers and two accounts

It might sound obvious, but you need two Xbox controllers to play Fortnite split screen. There won’t be any controller sharing here. You also need to have two Xbox accountsFortnite needs to treat it like two separate players with proper accounts, so it can’t let you play without one. This can be done either before or during the setup process, but we’d recommend before to get it out of the way. Keep in mind that guest accounts don’t work, so you’ll need a proper Xbox account with an email address and password. Read more...