Epic Games’ New Voice Chat Lets You Keep Talking To Friends While Playing Different Games
Epic Games has launched Epic Parties, a cross-platform voice chat service designed to enable friends to stay connected while playing different games. The service is integrated with Fortnite (across all supported platforms), the Epic Games Store launcher on PC, and Epic Games mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Key features of Epic Parties allow users to initiate voice calls across devices, call friends who are actively playing games, and seamlessly transfer conversations between devices. For example, a user can start a call on their phone, reach a friend playing Fortnite on PlayStation, and continue that same conversation on their PC upon returning to their desk. The service also enables users to participate in voice parties while playing different games from their Epic Games library, facilitating continuous social connection regardless of platform or game choice.
The platform streamlines friend grouping and aims to create a more seamless social experience within Epic’s ecosystem. This development reflects Epic Games’ broader strategy to increase interconnectivity across its services and applications, allowing players to maintain continuous communication across different devices and platforms.