Do you need to take a temporary break from playing Fortnite without abandoning your current gaming session? This is where Sleep Mode in Fortnite comes in, it is Fortnite’s way of giving your game a nap while you recharge to continue playing. After 15 minutes of inactivity, you will notice that Fortnite intervenes by muting your microphone and marking you as “Away”. Do you want to adjust this timing or manually enter Sleep Mode to grab a quick snack?
We will guide you on how to make Sleep Mode your best friend in the game. So, before your group wonders if you have disappeared, let us explain how to make the built-in Sleep Mode in Fortnite work in your favor.
What is Sleep Mode?
Sleep Mode is a feature that is activated automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity, meaning no buttons are pressed on the mouse, keyboard, or controller. When Fortnite is about to enter Sleep Mode, you will see a 30-second countdown. You can easily prevent this by pressing any button during the countdown, allowing you to go back to playing.
Sleep Mode temporarily stops voice chat, time limits, and timeline reports. If you are in a group when it is activated, your status will change to “Away” in the lobby. Other group members can continue playing while you are in Sleep Mode. However, if you are in the matchmaking queue, Sleep Mode will cancel the matchmaking process.
When you are ready to wake Fortnite up again, simply choose “Resume playing” to return to action, unless you have been removed from the game for being inactive, or you were in matchmaking mode when Sleep Mode started. In these cases, you will return to the lobby.
Manually Entering Sleep Mode in Fortnite
Do you need a quick break but don’t want to exit the game completely? To enter Sleep Mode manually on your computer, simply go to the main menu, select “Exit”, then choose “Enter Sleep Mode”. This is useful if you want to take a break but plan on returning without closing the game completely.
Adjusting Sleep Mode Settings in Fortnite
Want more control over your game’s nap schedule? If you want to customize the duration for activating Sleep Mode, go to the settings menu in Fortnite. Click on the game tab, scroll down to “Sleep Mode and Energy Saving”, and adjust the slider to your desired duration. Additionally, you can completely disable Sleep Mode from this option.
Why Enter Sleep Mode?
Sleep Mode is designed to help you save energy and maintain your system’s performance when you need to step away from the game for a short period. Instead of leaving the game running and consuming resources, Sleep Mode temporarily stops your activity, reducing the strain on your device and energy consumption.
Additionally, it allows you to stay connected with your team without completely disconnecting from them. While in Sleep Mode, your status will be displayed as “Away”, letting your friends know that you are still around. This is useful if you need a quick break but plan on returning soon, as you won’t need to reload the game completely when you come back.
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