Fortnite's console account merge tool is finally here Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fortnite's console account merge tool is finally here Combine harvesting. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 7 Feb 2019 9 comments Remember the PlayStation 4 Fortnite account curse? It feels like an age since Sony forced Fortnite players to create separate accounts to play the game on Switch - but Epic has finally implemented a solution to repair the damage. Originally announced back in September (when cross-play became a reality), Fortnite's account merge tool does what it says on the tin. Simply decide on which of your two accounts you'd like to keep, then log into both and voilà: your v-bucks and items should all transfer to your chosen primary account. Who will e-merge victorious? There are a couple of caveats to the merge tool, however. For now at least, accounts eligible for merging "must have played on Xbox One or Switch and the other on PS4 before September 28th 2018". As the feature was created to solve issues with unlinking PlayStation accounts from Epic accounts, this makes a lot of sense - but means you can't merge any old spare accounts you may have. Oh, and you definitely can't merge banned or disabled accounts. If you have an eligible account, it's worth noting the transferal process isn't instant. There's a two week delay before your items and v-bucks arrive in your primary account (likely for security reasons). God, it feels like real-life banking. Another limitation is the merge tool only works for cosmetic items - except for Save the World mode, which allows you to transfer XP. This means any XP and levels from the battle royale mode cannot be moved into your primary account, and will be lost to the void. Although it's arrived a few months later than expected, the account merge tool should finally banish the spectre of the PlayStation 4 account curse. It's literally saved my skin. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store