This is Fortnite Delulu: its fun new game mode that uses proximity chat to create alliances with other players
Fortnite launches Delulu, its new game mode where you can talk to any other player in-game... and form temporary alliances!
Have you ever dreamed of being able to communicate in-game with other Fortnite players thanks to proximity chat? And talking to them to form temporary alliances... and then crossing your fingers that they don’t betray you? Look no further: this is Delulu, the hilarious new game mode from Epic Games’ popular battle royale that takes full advantage of proximity chat and leads to completely surreal situations. Remember: you can make temporary “friends,” but only one player can remain standing.
This is Fortnite Delulu: one of the most original and entertaining game modes in its history
On September 19, 2025, Delulu will be released, a new Fortnite mode that revolutionizes the game’s usual battle royale formula. Namely: Delulu is a Zero Build mode—you can’t build—where up to eighty players start scattered across the standard Battle Royale island. The main difference from traditional modes is that proximity chat is enabled, allowing us to hear nearby players and them to hear us as well.
As if that weren’t enough, you can form alliances with other players to create squads on the fly, but be careful! These temporary alliances can break at any moment, so you’ll have to watch your back at all times, as only one player will emerge victorious.
It’s a highly original game mode that combines the adrenaline rush of battle royale combat with a social simulation component reminiscent of Impostors. To succeed in Delulu, it’s not enough to be the one who knows the map best or has the best aim; you also have to be able to read the intentions of the other players very well... and betray them before they do the same to you.
How to play Fortnite Delulu
To play Fortnite Delulu, simply select it from the “Play” tab. It is among the gaming experiences created by Epic Games.
It will be active for all players between September 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET and September 22 at 9:00 AM ET; this date and time corresponds to the following throughout the United States:
- 9:00 AM ET
- 8:00 AM CT
- 6:00 AM PT
Delulu is available in early access for all players who are part of the Support a Creator program, who have been able to play it a day in advance.
How to enable proximity chat in Fortnite to play Delulu
One of the essential requirements for playing Delulu is to enable proximity chat. This is done in the voice chat settings, where you must set it to “everybody.”
Delulu does not have standard group chat; instead, you will hear all nearby players, regardless of whether they are playing solo or belong to a temporary squad.
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