How to turn on visualize sound effects in Fortnite

Not everyone knows how to turn on visualize sound effects in Fortnite or what they are, for that matter. Despite the option being available, many players are unaware of the benefits of having it turned on, and some may not even know how to access it in-game.

For those who are interested in turning on this setting, here is a quick and easy guide on how to enable visualized sound effects in Fortnite Chapter 4.

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Step by step guide on how to turn on visualize sound effects in Fortnite

1) Start the game and navigate to Settings

The first step to turn on visualize sound effects is to boot up the game (Image via Epic Games)

To turn on visualize sound effects in Fortnite Chapter 4, start by launching the game and clicking on the small icon in the top-left corner of the screen. Then, in the new tab, locate the icon with three parallel lines and a single cog, and click on it to open the Settings menu. From there, select the option for sound settings to proceed.

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2) Navigate to the Audio tab and scroll down to Visualize Sound Effects

Take your time while looking for the option (Image via Epic Games)

The second step is to locate the Audio tab within the Settings menu, which can be found at the top of the screen. It is the seventh icon from the left or the fourth from the right. Click on it and then look for the sub-menu called Sound. Visualize Sound Effects is the fifth option from the top.

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3) Turn it on and apply the changes made before starting a new game

Here's the last step on how to turn on visualize sound effects (Image via Epic Games)

After selecting the Visualize Sound Effects option, toggle it on and press the Apply button on the bottom right to apply the changes. This wraps up on how to turn on visualize sound effects in Fortnite. Once done, go back to the main menu and start a new game to see the effects.

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How does "visualize sound effects" work in Fortnite?

When you turn on the Visualize Sound Effects option, small icons will appear on the screen indicating the direction that sound/audio is coming from.

Players with a good ear will be able to make do without the option being turned on. As long as a good pair of headphones are being used, that's all that will be needed to play the game effectively. However, for those who are hearing impaired or hard of hearing, the visualized sound effects make a huge difference.

Being able to visualize sound effects is very useful during combat (Image via Epic Games)

The sound and the visualization of that sound will come in handy throughout the match. Players will get alerted by an enemy's footsteps nearby (only triggers if they are walking/running, not while crouching), an approximation of where a fight is taking place, and the location of chests.

This feature is so useful that the majority of players use it in-game. Even without a good pair of headphones, this allows them to come out on top of things during gameplay. Just remember to keep an eye open for the tiny indicators when they are displayed on the screen.