Hey friends! If you’ve ever wanted to connect your gaming console like Xbox, PlayStation, or even Nintendo Switch to your Epic Games account, then you’ve come to the right place. Linking these accounts unlocks sweet features like cross-play, cross-progression, and being able to access all your games and purchases across platforms.
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What is Epic Games?
For those unfamiliar, Epic Games is the company behind mega-popular games like Fortnite, Gears of War, and Unreal Tournament. They also built Unreal Engine, a super powerful tool that many developers use to build all kinds of incredible games.
In recent years, Epic has established themselves as a major player in the gaming world thanks largely to Fortnite’s absolutely massive success.
Why Link Your Accounts?
Here are some of the key benefits you get when you link your console account to your Epic Games account:
- Cross-play – Play with friends no matter what gaming platform they’re on
- Cross-progression – Pick up where you left off on one device when switching to another
- Cross-purchases – Access games you’ve bought on any linked platform
Pretty sweet right? Let’s get to the linking!
Step-by-Step Account Linking Guides at epicgames.com/activate
Below I’ve included simple step-by-step instructions for connecting your Epic Games account to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
Xbox
- Install the Epic Games title you want to link from the Microsoft Store
- Launch the game on your Xbox and select Link an Epic Games Account
- An 8-digit code will appear – write this down
- On your phone/computer, visit epicgames.com/activate
- Enter the 8-digit code and hit Continue
- Sign in to your Epic Games account
- Your accounts are now linked! Enjoy those crossover benefits!
PlayStation epicgames.com/activate
- Install and launch the Epic Games title on your PS4/PS5
- Select Link an Account
- Note the 8-digit code shown on screen (only valid for 10 minutes!)
- Go to epicgames.com/activate on another device
- Enter code and select Continue
- Sign in to your Epic Games account
- Confirm the link worked!
Nintendo Switch
- Launch Fortnite (or other compatible Epic title) on your Switch
- Choose Link an account
- You’ll see a registration code – write this down
- Visit epicgames.com/activate on phone/computer
- Input code and hit CONTINUE
- Sign in with your Epic Games account
- Success! Your Switch is now linked for crossover play and purchases!
Note: Double check a game works on Switch before buying in the Epic Store
Disconnecting Accounts
If you ever need to unlink your console, here’s the process:
- Log in to your Epic Games account online
- Verify your email address
- Go to Connected Accounts
- Select DISCONNECT below the console name
And that’s it! Just know that unlinking will affect your gaming progress, achievements etc. so be 100% sure before disconnecting.
Top Epic Games to Try
To wrap up, here are some awesome Epic titles I recommend checking out:
- Fortnite
- Rocket League
- God of War
- Dauntless
- Chivalry
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits
- Warframe
Alright friends, hopefully you now feel empowered to link your accounts and enjoy cross-play/progression glory! Let me know if any questions come up. Game on!