Creating a Personalized Match in Fortnite

There are many ways to experience Fortnite, including traditional matches, temporary game modes, and creative maps. However, what options do you have for custom matches?

If you want to enjoy the game with a larger group of friends beyond a standard squad, custom matches offer an excellent solution. They allow players to form a lobby filled with friends, participate in tournaments, or even host their own competitions.

To create a custom match in Fortnite, you need to register for Epic’s support-a-creator (SAC) program and link a SAC code to your account.

While custom matchmaking seems like a fantastic feature for players with many friends, it was primarily designed for content creators. This function allows them to engage with their audience and organize their own tournaments.

Steps to Create a Custom Match in Fortnite

If you have your SAC code ready, you can follow these instructions to create a custom match in Fortnite.

Open Fortnite and go to the main lobby.
Click on the Change button located above the Play option.
Find Custom Options on the right side of your screen.
After selecting Custom Options, enter your custom matchmaking key.
- Avoid using personal passwords or sensitive information, as you will need to share this key with others for them to join your match.
After entering your key, click Accept, and then confirm in the game mode selection screen.
Once you start, you will be able to see how many players are waiting to join using your code.

Once the lobby reaches capacity, you can begin the match as the host. Remember that the lobby you create will be specific to a particular region, so it’s important to inform players about the server you’re using. For example, if your lobby is on the European server, those on the NA servers will not be able to join.

SAC Program Eligibility Requirements

Players interested in the SAC program can apply through Epic’s official website if they meet the following criteria:

Requirements include:

You must be at least 13 years old or 14 if you are in South Korea.
You need to have over 1,000 followers on at least one of the following platforms:
- YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or VK.
You must be able to accept the Creator Agreement (either for yourself, a minor, or a legal entity).
You need to adhere to Epic’s Creator Content Guidelines.
You must be capable of receiving payments through Epic’s designated payment system (Hyperwallet).

Activities in Fortnite Custom Matches

With a sufficient number of participants, the potential activities in custom matches are virtually limitless. This feature is particularly popular among competitive players and content creators.

Competitive players often use custom matches to scrim against each other and gauge their skills with some of the top players in their regions. Content creators utilize this feature to spend more time with their followers through tournaments or special game sessions while also creating video content.

The game mode selection for your custom match is entirely up to you. If you plan on holding a tournament, various online organizing tools can help ensure everything runs seamlessly.