How to get bot lobbies in Fortnite in 2023

Are these matches getting more challenging?

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When a new season of Fortnite kicks off, everyone’s levels get reset, and even the most experienced players encounter bots in early matches. As you progress, the number of bots you’ll see will decrease making matches more difficult. That is why we have compiled numerous ways for how to get into bot lobbies in Fortnite.

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How to get bot lobbies in Fortnite

Create a new account

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  1. Create a new account on a secondary device.
  2. Invite yourself to your main account’s lobby.
  3. Queuing up together will allow you and your new account to avoid challenging matches.
  4. Enjoy ranking up easily in the Fortnite bot lobby.

Team up with a new player

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  1. Set your game to any co-op mode you are trying to play in ranked.
  2. Find groups with a lower rank than you are.
  3. Once queued up in these matches, the majority of your game will be a bot lobby.
Tip:

Most bronze-ranked solos will be bot lobbies.

Enter a limited pool

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  1. Go to your main menu and click the gear icon.
  2. Open the Game tab, and under the Region area, look at Matchmaking Region.
  3. Click the arrow to select your desired region.
  4. When this happens, you’ll start encountering bots to reduce the queue timer in your matches.

Try the Creative maps

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  1. Find the desired Creative maps in Fortnite.
  2. Go to the game modes page from the Fortnite home screen.
  3. Copy and paste the 12-digit code when prompted to play the map.
  4. Enjoy leveling up in the creative maps.
Tip:

While diving into creative maps can give you XP and a, typically, competition-free experience, it’s not always the best way to level up in Fortnite. Playing in Battle Royale and Zero Build matches to eliminate bots or players is a much more reliable way to level up.

Does Fortnite have bots?

It’s important to note that there are many bots in Fortnite, and there are several ways to take advantage of them to level up in rank. While bots in Fortnite can prove to be worthy opponents at times, their aim still needs considerable work. Nevertheless, playing against bots is usually decent practice for both new and more experienced players. Veterans can warm up by shooting down bots, while newbies can adjust to Fortnite’s gameplay mechanics.

How to always get into bot lobbies in Fortnite, summarized

Fortnite bot lobbies are essential to players who are trying to level up and or complete missions without the competition. Here’s how to join bot lobbies in Fortnite to make things easier:

  1. Create a new account, which will be low-ranked. Queue up with that account in order to play with the lower queue account.
  2. Team up with a new player who would be lower ranked and get you into a bot lobby.
  3. Enter a limited pool, which will queue you up in a match within a different region that would be filled with bots.
  4. Try creative maps which is alternative way to earn XP.

Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned veteran, there are ways to get into bot lobbies in Fortnite. You can choose to create an alt account, team up with a new player, try the limited pool method, or simply practice in Creative maps. The choice is yours! So go forth, practice your skills, and dominate the competition!

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Gökhan is a Staff Writer and Fortnite Lead at Dot Esports. Gökhan graduated as an industrial engineer in 2020 and has since been with Dot Esports. As a natural-born gamer, he honed his skills to a professional level in Dota 2. Upon giving up on the Aegis of Champions in 2019, Gökhan started his writing career, covering all things gaming, while his heart remains a lifetime defender of the Ancients.
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