How to Add Fortnite to Steam and Play with a Controller
2How to Add Fortnite to Steam and Play with a Controller
Want to use your Steam controller or any controller to play Fortnite? While Fortnite isn’t natively available on Steam, you can add it through the Epic Games Launcher and configure your controller using Steam Input. This guide explains how to add Fortnite to Steam and play on a controller step-by-step, so you can enjoy the game with your preferred setup.
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Step-by-Step Guide: Adding Fortnite to Steam
1. Open Steam
Launch the Steam client on your PC. Make sure you are logged into your Steam account.
2. Add Epic Games Launcher to Your Library
Click on Games in the top-left menu.
Select Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library...
In the list of installed programs, find and select Epic Games Launcher.
Click on Add Selected Programs to add it to your Steam Library.
3. Enable Controller Support in Steam
Open Steam’s Settings from the top-left menu.
Navigate to the Controller section and click on General Controller Settings.
Enable all Steam inputs by checking the boxes for Xbox Configuration Support, PlayStation Configuration Support, or Generic Gamepad Configuration Support, depending on your controller type.
4. Edit Desktop Layout
In the Controller settings, scroll to Desktop Layout and click on Edit Layout.
Click Enable Steam Input, which allows Steam to manage your controller inputs.
Customize the controller layout if needed, or leave it at the default.
Playing Fortnite Through Steam
5. Launch Epic Games Launcher from Steam
Close the desktop Epic Games Launcher if it’s running.
Open Steam and start the Epic Games Launcher through your Library.
6. Open Fortnite from Epic Games Launcher
Once the Epic Games Launcher loads, navigate to Fortnite and click Launch.
As Fortnite starts to load, close the Epic Games Launcher window (Steam will continue running the game).
7. Adjust Controller Layout for Fortnite
If you want to fine-tune your controller setup, press Shift + Tab while in-game to open Steam’s overlay and adjust the controller layout as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Play Fortnite with a Steam Controller?
Yes, you can play Fortnite with a Steam Controller by configuring it in Steam Input. Simply follow the steps above to enable controller inputs and customize the layout.
Does Steam Controller Work on Fortnite?
Yes, the Steam Controller works with Fortnite if you configure it correctly through Steam’s Controller settings.
How to Set Up Steam Controller for Fortnite?
Add the Epic Games Launcher to Steam, enable Steam Input in Controller Settings, and launch Fortnite through Steam. You can customize the button layout in the desktop layout settings.
Benefits of Playing Fortnite with a Controller on Steam
Customizable Inputs: Steam Input lets you tailor your controls for an optimized gaming experience.
Unified Library: Manage all your games, including Fortnite, through the Steam interface.
Controller Compatibility: Steam supports various controllers, including Xbox, PlayStation, and the Steam Controller.
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