Why am I receiving a Restricted Hardware Warning in Fortnite?

If you receive a Restricted Hardware Warning in Fortnite, it means we've detected hardware that gives an unfair competitive advantage.

What to do

  1. Remove the restricted device from your setup.
  2. Restart Fortnite to continue playing.

Trying to bypass this restriction may result in a permanent ban from Fortnite.

Examples of restricted hardware

  • Cronus Zen
  • Cronus Max
  • Other similar devices that modify input or behavior

Accessibility support

Fortnite supports the use of approved accessibility devices, including:

  • Xbox Accessibility Controller and its accessories
  • 3dRudder

We also offer in-game accessibility settings to help customize your gameplay without giving unfair advantages.