You need every advantage you can get in Fortnite, and the visualize Sound Effects setting can help pinpoint where opponents are located.

Fortnite comes with a pretty substantial learning curve. Bloom replaces recoil which makes aiming more difficult. And the ability to build adds a layer of complexity to combat.

Not only do players need to learn to build, but they also have to navigate opponent structures. While caught up in an intense build fight, you might lose track of your opponent. Or you might not realize a third party is coming in.

A nice pair of headphones can really help improve your situational awareness. However, it doesn’t hurt to get some help from an in-game feature. Let me introduce you to Fortnite’s Visualize Sound Effect setting.

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How to use Visualize Sound Effects in Fortnite

To turn on Visualize Sound Effects, open the settings menu and navigate to the Audio Settings. Then turn on “Visualize Sound Effects”. This will show the direction of various noises in-game.

If you don’t have headphones, playing with Visualize Sound Effects is a must. It lets you know the exact direction of footsteps, gunshots, vehicles, and heals. It even shows the direction of sounds you might not hear otherwise.

This is especially helpful in build fights as you can see where players are by looking at the indicators on screen. Fortnite’s Visualize Sound Effects setting is pretty rad, but it does come with some drawbacks.

Sadly, this setting will negate the effects of the 3D Audio settings. If you aren’t playing with headphones, this won’t affect you. However, you can’t be cheeky and use both 3D Audio and Visualize Sound Effects.

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There are also some sounds that Visualize Sound Effects won’t show you. These include when a player is crouch walking or falling. As well, it will show the direction of your teammate’s gunfire if you get too far.

That being said, you may want to try out Visualize Sound Effects for yourself. If you’re struggling to keep up with where players are, it might improve your gameplay.

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