Many Fortnite players wonder whether it’s possible to merge two accounts—especially if they’ve played on different platforms or created multiple Epic Games accounts over the years. The short answer is no, Fortnite account merging is no longer available. Below is a full explanation of what account merging was, why it was removed, and what options you still have today.
What Was Fortnite Account Merging?
Fortnite account merging was a feature introduced by Epic Games in 2018. It allowed players to combine two Epic Games accounts into one. This was mainly created to help players who:
- Started playing Fortnite on console (PlayStation, Xbox)
- Later created a separate Epic Games account on PC
- Ended up with split progress, cosmetics, and V-Bucks
When merging was available, players could transfer:
- Skins and cosmetics
- Emotes and pickaxes
- Progress and stats
- V-Bucks (with some limitations)
Is Account Merging Still Available?
No. Epic Games permanently removed the account merging feature in May 2019.
Epic stated that the system was discontinued after resolving most platform-related account issues. Since then, there has been no official way to merge Fortnite accounts, and Epic has not announced plans to bring it back.
Why Did Epic Games Remove Account Merging?
Epic Games cited several reasons, including:
- Security concerns (account selling and fraud)
- Abuse of the system by players trading or selling accounts
- Improved cross-platform account linking, reducing the need for merging
With Epic Accounts now serving as a central hub across platforms, merging became less necessary.
What Can You Do Instead?
While you can’t merge accounts, you still have a few legitimate options:
1. Link Platforms to One Epic Games Account
You can link your PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC accounts to a single Epic Games account. This allows you to:
- Use the same cosmetics across platforms
- Share progress and Battle Pass rewards
⚠️ Note: Linking does not combine items from two different Epic accounts—it only syncs platforms to one account.
2. Choose One Primary Account
If you have multiple Fortnite accounts:
- Decide which account has the most valuable cosmetics or progress
- Use that account as your main one across all platforms
3. Contact Epic Games Support (Limited Help)
Epic Games Support does not manually merge accounts, but they can help with:
- Account recovery
- Incorrect platform linking
- Lost access to an Epic account
Do not trust third-party services claiming they can merge accounts—these are almost always scams.
Can Fortnite Account Merging Come Back?
As of now, there is no indication that Epic Games plans to reintroduce account merging. Given the security risks and long-term platform integration improvements, it’s unlikely the feature will return.
Final Verdict
There is currently no way to merge Fortnite accounts.
The feature was permanently removed in 2019, and players must now rely on proper account linking and choosing a single Epic Games account to use across platforms.
If you’re setting up Fortnite today, the best approach is to:
- Create one Epic Games account
- Link all platforms to it early
- Avoid creating duplicate accounts in the future
