{"id":3577,"date":"2021-11-18T17:39:15","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T17:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/?p=3577"},"modified":"2022-05-24T14:09:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T14:09:35","slug":"fortnite-game-chat-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/fortnite-game-chat-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIX] Fortnite Game Chat Not Working: Step By Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you’ve updated your Fortnite for Season 7 and when you got back on your desk to enjoy the exciting features, you found out that the Fortnite game chat is not working. Isn’t it?<\/p>\n

In this definitive guide, we’re going to reveal the powerful solutions to the problem to help you enjoy Fortnite with your friends at your best.<\/p>\n

By the way, if you’ve faced issues during the update, go through our guide on why won’t my Fortnite update for detailed information on the topic.<\/p>\n

With that out of the way, let’s roll in.<\/p>\n\n

FIX : Check the Fortnite Trello Box<\/h2>\n

Fortnite has a Trello Box dedicated to community issues. It’s available for the Public and anyone (including you) can view it. The best way to know if there’s a trending bag or issue is to use it.<\/p>\n

As the image below shows, the board has lists dedicated to the top issues in different modes. So, if you’re having an issue and that’s listed here, don’t worry, it’ll be fixed soon.
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FIX : Check Epic Games Server Status<\/h2>\n

The official website of EpicGames has a status page that lets you see if all the main servers are working fine or not.<\/p>\n

The page gives you detailed information regarding Fortnite, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services servers to help you determine if the server is what’s causing the problem.<\/p>\n

If it is, simply wait for the server to get back to operational. And don’t worry, this is common since the servers have to be properly maintained.<\/p>\n

But if it isn’t the issue, it means the issue is not from the game’s end, it’s from your end.<\/p>\n

You can access the status page by clicking here<\/a>.
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FIX: Restart the Game<\/h2>\n

Sometimes, bugs in the game can be the cause of improper working of voice chat. A great way to overcome this issue is simply restarting the game.<\/p>\n

After you’ve exited the game, wait for a while, make sure the microphone is plugged in, and then relaunch the game.<\/p>\n

Also, it’s better to turn off the background apps you may have recently installed or opened. You can turn them off simply through the task manager.<\/p>\n

Not sure how you can force the game to close? Learn about it with our detailed guide on how to force close Fortnite.<\/p>\n

FIX: Twinkle Your Voice Chat Volume<\/h2>\n

As a rule of thumb, if your volume is way too high or low, it could be causing your teammate’s difficulty hearing you.<\/p>\n

If it’s too low, they probably won’t be able to hear you. And if it’s too high, they may lower your voice or simply mute it due to the disturbance. That’s why a clear mic is recommended.<\/p>\n

Anyway, the issue generally is low volume. So, follow the steps below to turn it up:<\/p>\n

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  1. Launch Fortnite<\/li>\n
  2. Click the gear icon to open Settings<\/li>\n
  3. Navigate to VOLUME settings<\/li>\n
  4. Increase the VOICE CHAT volume to 50% or higher
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  5. That’s it, now try connecting to a match and see if it has worked<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If it still didn’t work, double-check the Fortnite voice chat channels.<\/p>\n

    FIX: Check Your Fortnite Voice Chat Channels<\/h2>\n

    Fortnite comes with different voice chat channels for different uses.<\/p>\n

    If you’re not on the right channel, your teammates might be unable to hear you, thus, the voice chat problem.<\/p>\n

    There are two main voice chat channels at Fortnite. These are:<\/p>\n