As part of a recent update, Epic Games has implemented a way to utilize preferred item slots inFortnite. This is a huge deal, as it will hopefully alleviate some of the hassle of inventory management during a match.
How it works is simple: This new feature allows you to set a specific weapon type — for example, a shotgun — to a certain inventory slot. Upon doing so, this will map one of your inventory slots to shotguns. This means when you pick up a shotgun, it will automatically go into that slot without you needing to move it there manually. Many players have their preferred setups in-game, and this new feature streamlines the process.
Oddly enough, the act of actually setting your preferred item slots isn’t obvious, so you might be wondering how it works. In this guide, we’ll cover the steps to utilize the new feature, along with tips for making the most of your inventory. Here’s how to use preferred item slots inFortnite.
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How to use preferred item slots
Open up the settings
To set your preferred item slots, start at theMain Menuand open up theSettings. On PlayStation, press theOptionsbutton; on Xbox, press theMenubutton; and on Nintendo Switch, press thePlus Signbutton. Then selectSettings.
Tab over to game settings
From here, tab over toGameand then navigate down to theCombatsubhead. Beneath that is the new option forPreferred Item Slots. PressXon PlayStation,Aon Xbox, orAon Nintendo Switch to configure the settings.
Select your preferred item slots
Here’s where things get wonky, but we’ll do our best to explain. Firstly, make surePreferred Item SlotsisOn. Then, scroll down to one of theLoadout Slotoptions. Loadout Slot 1 represents the leftmost inventory slot, Loadout Slot 2 ties to the next one after that, and so on. While you have a Loadout Slot selected, you’re able to then scroll left and right to change which weapon appears in that slot.
For instance, in the example above, our Inventory Slot 1 is tied to the assault rifle category, while the next slot corresponds to SMGs. Just make sure you scroll down to the next Loadout Slot by pressingUpandDown, whileLeftandRightwill change the weapon type. At the end, make sure you apply your changes by pressingTriangleon PlayStation,Xon Nintendo Switch, orYon Xbox.
Play more efficiently
Now, when you pick up a weapon that matches the category from your preferred item slots, it will go into that Loadout Slot automatically, which should allow you to shoot more and manage your inventory less.
