Fortnite's current Visualize Sound Effects option shows a visual radial indicator for some sounds, including nearby activity that can help you notice footsteps. Enable it from the Fortnite lobby Audio settings; it is an accessibility cue, not a guarantee that every sound or player will be shown.
Locate Visualize Sound Effects in the Audio settings. Read its current state before changing it so you can restore your preference later.
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Turn the cue on
Set Visualize Sound Effects to On. This enables Fortnite's visual radial indicator for supported sounds.
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Apply the setting
Select Apply and return to the lobby. Avoid changing several audio options at the same time, so you can tell what changed.
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Test in a normal match
Play a normal match and observe the supported visual cues. If the option is glitchy or missing, keep the platform and rendering mode for Epic Support rather than assuming all sound effects should appear.
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If it does not work
The feature can be affected by a current Epic issue. Check Fortnite Support if visual cues are glitchy or unavailable rather than reinstalling the game.
Visualized cues supplement normal gameplay audio; they do not reveal every player action or replace the need to use the game's existing sound information.
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