What is Sleep Mode in Fortnite? New feature explained

Sleep Mode is a new Fortnite feature introduced in Chapter 5, Season 4 along with the 31.30 update, and here’s everything you need to know about it.

Fortnite has come a long way since its first release in 2017. The game now has so many features added, along with new collabs and live events. One of the most recent features was Proximity Chat, though this one is only available on certain maps at the time of writing.

Now, Epic has just brought a new feature called Sleep Mode, one of the additions from game’s 31.30 update. 

If you’re curious about what this feature does and how it works, here’s everything you need to know about Sleep Mode in Fortnite.

What is Sleep Mode in Fortnite?

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This is what you’ll see once your game enters Sleep Mode.

The Sleep Mode feature in Fortnite activates after you are inactive for a certain time, notifying your friends or squad that you’ve stepped away. By default, this kicks in after 15 minutes of inactivity, but you can configure the timer in the settings to suit your needs.

When Sleep Mode is active, Voice Chat is paused, and Matchmaking is canceled. So, with this feature, you won’t accidentally jump in a match while you’re away from your keyboard.

How to configure Sleep Mode settings

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The Sleep Mode settings in Fortnite.

To set up Sleep Mode in Fortnite, follow these steps below:

1. Launch settings.
2. Head to the Game tab.
3. Go to the Energy Saving section.
4. Adjust your preference under Activate Sleep Mode Timer.

Can Sleep Mode be turned off?

Yes, Sleep Mode can be turned off. To disable this feature, all you have to do is select the “Never” option under the Activate Sleep Mode Timer. This way, your game won’t accidentally be put into Sleep Mode when you’re away.

One of the concerns from players regarding this feature is linked to whether or not this can be turned off entirely, mainly because sometimes they would leave the game for a while to do something else. That said, rest assured, it can be toggled off and back on anytime you want.

For now, check out some things you can expect from Fortnitemares and the best hide-and-seek maps to keep you busy with friends.