Need to hit pause on yourFortnitegrind without abandoning ship?

This is where Sleep Mode comes in, Fortnites way of giving your game a nap while you recharge.

Want to tweak that timing or sneak into Sleep Mode manually for a quick snack run?

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Fortnite on the go!

Weve got the lowdown on how to make Sleep Mode your best AFK buddy without missing a beat.

What Is Sleep Mode?

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The Sleep Mode is a feature thatautomatically activatesafter15 minutes of inactivity, meaningno inputfrom yourmouse,keyboard, orcontroller.

When Fortnite is about to enter Sleep Mode, you will seea 30-second countdown.

Other party members can continue playing while youre in Sleep Mode.

A screenshot of the sleep mode screen in Fortnite.

However, if youre queuing for a match, Sleep Mode will cancel the matchmaking process.

In those cases, its back to the lobby for you.

If youre trying to AFK XP Farm, Sleep Mode willstillactivate after the 15-minute window.

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How To Manually Enter Sleep Mode

Need a quick break but dont want to fully exit?

This is helpful if you want to take a break but plan to return without fully closing the game.

How To Adjust Sleep Mode options

Want more control over your games napping schedule?

A screenshot of the sleep mode settings in Fortnite.

select theGame tab, scroll down to ‘Sleep Mode & Energy Saving,’ andadjustthe sliderto match your preferences.

Additionally, you’re able to deactivate the feature entirely here.

Why Enter Sleep Mode?

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Plus, it lets you stay connected with your squad without fully bailing.

So, you want to steal someone else’s hard-earned bling?

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