Summary
Friend request pop-ups prevent opening the pause menu and can block in-game controls when spammed
Please select what you are reporting on:
Unreal Editor for Fortnite
What Type of Bug are you experiencing?
Other
Steps to Reproduce
Join a match in Fortnite Creative/UEFN.
Receive a friend request during gameplay.
Attempt to press ESC to open the pause menu.
The friend request overlay takes priority and prevents the pause menu from opening.
If multiple friend requests are received in quick succession, the issue persists continuously.
Expected Result
Players should still be able to open the pause menu and access in-game options regardless of incoming friend request notifications.
Observed Result
When a friend request appears, the ESC pause menu cannot be opened properly. The request overlay blocks input until it disappears.
If friend requests are spammed, players become effectively unable to open menus or leave the match normally, forcing a game restart to regain control.
Platform(s)
ALL
Island Code
N/A
Additional Notes
This becomes a serious usability issue when friend requests are sent in rapid succession, as it can fully block access to core UI functions like the pause menu. In extreme cases, it could be exploited to disrupt gameplay by preventing players from leaving matches or accessing menus, forcing a full game restart to recover control.