To watch Fortnite replays, open Fortnite’s Career tab in the lobby, select the replay browser and choose the match recording you want to watch. On a supported PC, PlayStation or Xbox installation, enable replays from Settings → Game → Replays if the list is empty. To preserve a replay, highlight it in the replay browser and rename it. This is a recorded gameplay data file for Fortnite’s viewer—not automatically an MP4 video. Epic warns that replay files from earlier game versions are generally not playable after a major update unless saved appropriately, and even saved replays can have compatibility limitations as the game evolves.
Where to find Fortnite Replay Mode
- Open Fortnite and go to the main lobby.
- Select the Career tab and open the Replays section.
- Choose a match from the available replay list.
- Launch playback and use the replay viewer controls to pause, change camera mode, move through the timeline or inspect your gameplay.
- When finished, exit the viewer to return to the lobby.
Epic confirms the Career-tab location in its official replay-support article. Actual on-screen controls and tabs can shift with updates; follow the labels shown by your version of Fortnite.
How to enable Fortnite replays
If there are no saved matches, first check whether the feature has been switched off. Epic directs players to open Settings, choose the Game tab, then scroll down to the Replays group. Turn on the available replay recording options, apply the settings and play a new match. A match that occurred before you enabled recording may not appear retroactively.
Some platforms or experiences do not support the replay system. Epic lists PC, PlayStation and Xbox as the supported platforms for the documented replay feature, and explicitly notes that Fortnite: Save the World is excluded. Do not assume the replay browser works the same way on Nintendo Switch or every mobile device.
Save a Fortnite replay so it does not disappear
- In the Fortnite lobby, open Career → Replays.
- Select the match you want to keep.
- Choose the Rename option from the replay browser.
- Give it a descriptive name, such as the date and match type, then confirm.
- Return to the replay list and check the saved name.
Epic identifies renaming as the way to save a replay in the current viewer. However, saving a replay file is not equivalent to exporting permanent playable video. Fortnite replays rely on the game’s format and version; a future update can prevent an older replay from loading. For content you need to keep permanently, capture and export a video before compatibility changes, using your platform’s normal screen/video capture features.
Fortnite Replay Mode by platform
| Platform | Replay support | Official save limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Supported | Epic says saved replay count is unlimited in the Replay browser |
| PlayStation | Supported | Epic says up to 10 saved replays |
| Xbox | Supported | Epic says up to 10 saved replays |
| Nintendo Switch | Not listed in Epic’s supported Replay platforms | Use console capture features where available instead |
| Mobile | Not listed in the documented supported Replay platforms | Use supported system recording if needed |
| Save the World mode | Not available | Fortnite Replay feature does not apply |
The official support note states that an entire-match replay file is approximately 10 MB. That figure is a rough historical guide to the replay data file, not a guarantee about how large a high-resolution video export will be.
How to make a real video from a Fortnite replay
Fortnite’s native replay is a match viewer, not an editor that always exports an MP4. To create a shareable video:
- Play the replay on a supported platform.
- Choose a clear camera angle and prepare the moment you want to record.
- Start an operating-system or console screen recording before playing that segment.
- Capture the footage at the quality, aspect ratio and length needed for your use.
- Stop and save the resulting video through the capture utility.
- Review the file, trim unwanted sections and avoid exposing private identifiers or voice-chat conversations without permission.
On Windows you can use built-in capture options compatible with the game, while supported consoles include their own video capture systems. Storage, length and resolution limits depend on the device. A recorded video is independent of future Fortnite Replay compatibility and can be used for analysis, edited clips or coaching.
Fortnite replay not showing up? Troubleshooting table
| Symptom | Likely reason | Practical fix |
|---|---|---|
| Replay browser empty | Recording disabled or no eligible recorded match | Enable replay recording and complete a new compatible match. |
| Old replay will not launch | Recorded under a different Fortnite game version | Look for any valid saved recording; export videos before the next update. |
| Replays missing on Switch | Native Replay Mode not supported on that platform | Use its system capture features where available. |
| Save option missing | Replay browser labels have changed | Select the recording and look for Rename or a corresponding save action. |
| Older replay cannot be renamed | Format may already be incompatible or file unavailable | Do not assume a file-format converter can recover it; consult Epic Support. |
| Console says storage full | Replay or video capture storage limited | Remove files you have safely backed up and free device storage. |
Why do Fortnite replays stop working after updates?
Replay files are tied to the exact Fortnite build in which they were created. When Epic changes gameplay systems and internal replay data during an update, older recordings may no longer be compatible with the current viewer. Epic specifically warns that only replays recorded in the same version can generally be played back. A rename/save action helps manage existing recordings but cannot promise future compatibility across all updates. This is why creators should save a real screen recording if the moment must survive future seasons.
Replay Mode vs. spectator mode vs. live screen recording
| Feature | Purpose | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Replay Mode | Review previous matches with playback camera tools | Game-specific replay data, not standard MP4 |
| Spectator mode | Watch another player during an active match | Live viewing, not automatically a saved recording |
| Screen recording | Capture exactly what appears on your monitor or console | Ordinary video file where supported |
Frequently asked questions
Are Fortnite replays available on PS5?
Yes. Epic lists PlayStation among supported platforms, subject to its 10-saved-replay limitation.
Where are Fortnite replays in the menu?
Look under the Career tab from the lobby, then open the replay browser.
Can I export a Fortnite replay as MP4?
Use platform screen/video recording during playback. The replay file itself is not a standard video export.
Why are my Fortnite replays missing after an update?
Different game-version replay formats can be incompatible, and unsaved recordings may disappear or stop opening.
How do I save a replay?
In the replay browser, select and rename the recording, as Epic directs. Capture a separate video for long-term preservation.
Sources: Epic Games Support: Fortnite replays and older versions. Checked October 11, 2026.
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