Do you need an Epic Games account for PS4?

If you don't have an Epic account tied to your system (or don't have one at all), you'll need to make one and link it to your PS4. We go into more detail on how to link your Fortnite Epic account here.

Do you need Epic Games account to play Fortnite PS4?

Getting started

You need an Epic account to sign in to and play Fortnite on any platform. There are a variety of ways to create or link Epic accounts to various gaming platforms and services.

Do I have an Epic Games account on PS4?

Epic Games does not currently have an app for the PlayStation 4, so you will need to link your PlayStation Network account on the desktop website.

What happens if you play Fortnite without an Epic account?

no you cannot play fortnite without an epic games account. but when you dont have an epic games account and first open the fortnite game it will automatically redirect you so that you can create one at ease. hope this helped.

Why do I need an Epic Games account?

Similar to signing in with email or social media accounts, you can use your Epic Account to verify your identity and connect with your friends through gaming-related third-party products or services, including websites, games, and apps.

How to Link and Unlink Epic Games Account to Xbox, PS4 and Nintendo Switch Consoles

What happens if you don't link your Epic Games account?

Your game progress and purchases are stored on your Epic Games account, so if you unlink your console account from your Epic Games account, you'll lose access to that data from your disconnected console account.

How to play Fortnite without an Epic Games account?

You see, when playing Fortnite on a platform for the first time, you don't have to set up an Epic Account. Instead, it will just tie your progress to your PSN ID or Nintendo Account. This isn't a problem until you want to carry your progress over to a different platform.

Why is Epic Games asking for my ID?

Epic has partnered with SuperAwesome, the leading parental consent and verification platform, for this service. SuperAwesome offers several ways to verify that you are an adult depending on which country your child is in. The information provided is only used for verification purposes and is not saved.

Does Fortnite automatically create Epic account?

This means that when you first played on your console, you selected not to register an Epic Games account, and an Epic Games account was automatically created for you using your console log-in credentials. This allows you to play and save your game progress and purchases for the next time you play on your console.

Is Epic Games account the same as Playstation account?

Note that the Epic Games account that was created and your PlayStation, Microsoft or Nintendo account are not the same account.

Why can't I link my Epic Games account to my PS4?

This error message means that you are attempting to link a console account to an Epic account that already has another console of the same type linked to it. This might get this error because you logged into the wrong console account, or you logged into a console account that you do not use with Epic Games.

What is my Epic game email and password for PS4?

How do I log into Fortnite on PS4?

What do you need to play Fortnite on PS4?

What is Epic account Fortnite PS4?

Your Epic Account ID is a unique identifier assigned to your Epic Games account during account creation. Unlike your account display name, Epic Account IDs cannot be changed and are not displayed to other users.

Is making an Epic Games account free?

It is a (free) account that grants you access to the various 'services' offered by 'Epic' (generally, games, some of which are free, some of which may not be). It's helpful if you play on PS4 and have PC friends that want to play with you.

How do I merge my Epic and PS4 accounts?

There is no way to merge two Epic Games accounts.

If you want to connect an Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch account to your Epic Games account, go to your Accounts Connections page to do so.

Does Epic Games need your SSN?

However, according to the official blog by Epic Games, this is being done to ensure that the person creating the account is, in fact, an adult. Since the Social Security Number or credit/debit card information will provide irrefutable proof of age, it is a failsafe mechanic, for the most part.

Is Epic Games ID verification safe?

Neither Epic Games nor SuperAwesome stores credit or debit card details, national ID numbers or face scans provided during the adult verification process. The information provided is only used for verification purposes and is not saved.

Is it safe to give Epic Games your Social Security number?

While getting a Fortnite account verified seems like a no-brainer, sharing such sensitive info with a third party is quite risky. Even though Epic Games will not abuse this information, it is understandable why so many players are bothered by this.

Do you need an Epic Games account to play with friends?

To squad up with friends cross-platform, you first need to make sure the Epic Games account you want to play on is registered.

Will Epic Games delete your Fortnite account?

If you do not reactivate it, after 14 days your account will be permanently deleted. If you are a parent who wants to delete their child's account, the quickest and easiest way to do it is by following the steps below. Another option is to submit a request through Player Support from here.

What does Epic Games have to do with Fortnite?

Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world's largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world's leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation.

What does linking Epic Games accounts do?

Once your Primary Platform is set and your other platforms are linked, you'll be able to access your inventory, Competitive Rank, and Rocket League progress from your Primary Account on all connected platforms.