Epic Games Adds Cross-Platform Voice Chat and Party Groups

Epic Games has launched a significant update that brings cross-ecosystem voice chat and shared party groups to Fortnite, the Epic Games launcher, and the company’s mobile applications, allowing players to communicate and coordinate across PC, consoles, and smartphones without being tied to a single platform or storefront.

What the Update Adds

According to Epic Games, the update removes the traditional barriers between platforms by letting users hold voice calls across PC, consoles, and mobile devices simultaneously. Players can transfer an active call to a different device while launching a game, and they can minimize the launcher to keep chatting while running third-party titles purchased through the Epic Games Store. When a friend accepts a party invitation, the system automatically places everyone into a shared Fortnite lobby.

The update also includes moderation tools. Players can file reports, block other users, and submit audio recordings as evidence when someone violates community rules, all from within the same interface.

Planned Expansion Through 2027

Epic is treating this launch as the foundation for a broader social layer across its ecosystem. The company has outlined a multi-year roadmap for the features, as reported by GoHa.ru.

Why This Matters for the Platform

Cross-platform social features have become a competitive necessity for large gaming ecosystems. By letting players stay connected regardless of which device they are using or which store sold them the game, Epic is pushing its platform closer to the kind of persistent social layer that has long been a strength of services like Steam and PlayStation Network. Opening the toolset to third-party developers in 2027 could give the Epic Games Store a stronger argument for studios looking to build community features without building them from scratch.

Sources: Epic Games