How to Get Bot Lobbies in Fortnite?

Fortnite’s quick matches and competitive player base are what the game is most famous for. However, not every gamer is after high-stakes Victory Royales. Whether you’re a newcomer trying to figure everything out, someone laboring through daily or seasonal quests, or you’re simply searching for a less stressful gaming experience, bot lobbies provide a low-pressure area in which to play the game.

Bot lobbies are comprised primarily of AI players, playing like actual opponents but lacking the talent or randomness of human players. These games are perfect for new mechanic practice, trying out weapons, or simply playing the game at your own pace. Below is an exhaustive guide to several methods you can use to get into bot lobbies in Fortnite reliably.

How to Get Bot Lobbies in Fortnite?

Epic Games uses a skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) system. When a brand-new Fortnite account is created, the system automatically assigns the first few matches to bot lobbies so the player can get familiar with the controls and mechanics without facing experienced users.

• Go to the Epic Games website and sign up for a new account with a fresh email.
• Download and install Fortnite (if not pre-installed), and then log in to it using the new account.
• Open the game and play any Battle Royale mode — Solo, Duos, or Squads. Your first games (typically the first 10–15) will be played against bots mostly.

To play from your main account, invite your new (bot-friendly) account to a party and make the new account the party leader. This will make the matchmaking use the new account’s bot lobby profile, putting the two accounts in a low-difficulty match.

Note: Following a few victories or eliminations, the system can begin to slowly inject actual players into your lobbies. Periodically, you might need to restart with a clean, fresh new account in case you’re pursuing full bot lobbies.

One way is to utilize pre-established bot accounts or devices to act as your party leader. This is effective if you can use a second device or account that is still in the “bot lobby” stage.

• Sign in to your primary Fortnite account on your primary device.
• On some other device (console, mobile, PC, etc.), use a newly made or inactive Fortnite account.
• Make the bot account your friend, and invite it to your party.
• When at the party, make the bot account the party leader.
• Begin the game. The lobby will have the matchmaking level of the bot account, which will drop you into a bot-intensive match.

This is often employed by content creators to speed-run a video or finish a battle pass quest quickly without intrusions from actual players.

Fortnite’s SBMM system dynamically changes matchmaking difficulty according to your recent performance. By intentionally performing poorly, sometimes called “reverse boosting,” you can get the system to put you in simpler lobbies.

• Play a few matches where you don’t fight, end up in populated places, or kill yourself early in the match.
• Do this in 5–10 matches to decrease your hidden matchmaking rating (MMR).
• After some games, the system will start putting you in lower-ranked lobbies with more bots.

Warning: This trick can harm your overall statistics and can breach the fair play policies if done continuously or excessively.

Fortnite’s Creative Mode provides user-created content in the form of training maps and bot-inhabited arenas. These are excellent for players who wish to practice building, aim training, or mimic actual combat missions in a controlled environment.

• In the game mode menu, choose “Creative”.
• Type in a certain island code for a bot lobby or AI practice map.
• Launch the island and start the match. These islands will generally have AI spawners for individual combat practice.

Recommended Bot Practice Island Codes (as of 2025):

• Aim Trainer & Bot Arena by Donwozi – 9249-1235-9789
• Bot PvP Practice Island – 0324-0471-4249
• 1v1 Aim + Edit + Piece Control Map (Bots Included) – 6698-9760-3634

Note: Although these aren’t strictly “Battle Royale” lobbies, they’re ideal for mechanical improvement, particularly for new players.

Bot lobbies in Fortnite are an invaluable tool for players of all skill levels. Whether you’re practicing to get better, XP grinding effectively, or simply searching for a laid-back match without high-skill players bearing down on you, there’s a way for everyone.