Fortnite finally getting proximity chat but not how you’d think

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Fortnite is introducing a brand new LTM called “Delulu” with proximity chat enabled, where you can team up with enemies. Here’s how you can join.

Let’s face it. If you’ve played Fortnite, you’ve at least been frustrated once when encountering random enemies that decide to team up against you. Or worse, maybe it’s your friend who ended up befriending the enemy, leaving you to die.

Generally, “teaming” in Fortnite is bannable. This term refers to when players work together during a match, even though they’re not supposed to, usually by sharing items or even coordinating so that they don’t have to fight each other.

In a surprising turn of events, however, Epic has just announced that there’ll be an LTM that lets you do exactly this, and it’s aided by the arrival of proximity chat.

Fortnite set to introduce “Delulu” LTM with proximity chat that lets you betray friends

The LTM in question is apparently called “Fortnite: Delulu.” And no, that isn’t a joke, as you can see via the announcement from the in-game tab. So, how exactly does this mode work?

Think of Zero Build, but with 80 players. You can hop in solo and squad up with friends, but there’s a little twist. 

The proximity chat feature is enabled here, so that means you can actually talk to people nearby, and maybe even convince them to be your ally. The other way around also works, assuming you find someone more worthy.

Unlike most modes, in order to join this one, you’ll first have to activate the Voice Chat setting if you haven’t already.

To do so, all you need is to load the Compete Tab and have your Voice Chat set to Everybody. This LTM is confirmed to be available starting from September 18, 2025, for selected creators. 

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Meanwhile, everyone else will have to be a bit more patient, as its official launch drops on September 19, 2025. Although proximity chat has been available in Creative modes and UEFN islands, Delulu marks the first time this feature will appear in a Battle Royale-style match.