Sometimes you just don\u2019t fancy that next game with your squad so it\u2019s good manners to learn how to sit out in Fortnite!<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing worse than that downtime between games, particularly in a battle royale setting. Having to wait for your whole squad to hit ready up, while one of your friends needs the bathroom and the other is scrolling on their phone can be a pain.<\/p>\n

Luckily, for those who aren\u2019t ready to immediately drop in once again, there is an option to sit out in Fortnite, and save your mates from having to wait for you.<\/p>\n

Why not send this guide to that one player that seems terminally AFK after each round?<\/p>\nHow to Sit Out in Fortnite<\/h2>\n

To sit out in Fortnite, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Press Options\/Menu\/Esc\/+ to open the Fortnite Menu<\/strong><\/li>\n
Select your profile icon in the top left<\/strong><\/li>\n
Find \u2018Participation\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n
Choose \u2018Sitting Out\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Now you\u2019ll sit out of future Fortnite games, allowing your team to keep playing without needing you to ready up. <\/p>\n
An option to sit out is also available in the post-game menu, after your squad has either been eliminated or achieved victory.<\/p>\n