is there proximity chat in fortnite

Yes, Fortnite has introduced proximity chat, but it is currently available only in a new limited-time Battle Royale mode called "Fortnite Delulu," which launched on September 19, 2025. In this mode, players can hear and communicate with nearby players through voice chat, allowing for on-the-fly team formation by emoting and squadding up. The proximity chat feature is optional and can be toggled, and it is designed to add strategic and social elements to gameplay. This mode is zero-build, with 80 players per match, and proximity chat works whether players are in a squad or not. To use proximity chat, voice chat settings must be set to "Everybody" in the game. This feature had previously been available only in Fortnite's UEFN mode for creators but has now been expanded to a public Battle Royale experience in Delulu mode.