What is Fortnite custom matchmaking and where do you get a private match key?

FORTNITE gamers who are tired of playing against uber champions and feeding noobs might want a change of pace.

Private games and custom matchmaking is the answer, but can you actually start one of these yourself?

What is custom matchmaking and how does it work?

Custom Matchmaking are essentially private matches where you have control over who can join the game.

Unlike traditional matchmaking, your squad aren't chucked into the first game available.

To actually start a custom game you will need a Custom Matchmaking Key.

Anyone with the key will be able to join that game - this is great for Twitch streamers who might want their followers to join them in-game easily.

How do you get a Custom Matchmaking Key?

At present, most users don't have access to to a key - Epic Games have been testing out custom games on a smaller scale, with some Twitch and YouTube streamers given access.

This is a little frustrating for regular gamers like you and me, but this extra testing could mean that we'll see custom games come to us soon.

How to complete Fortnite Week 8 Challenges

Week 8 challenges were set live on Thursday 12 April, 2018 - here they are in full.

• Use a Vending Machine (5 Battle Stars)
• Deal Damage with Explosive weapons to opponents (1000 Points of damage / 5 Battle Stars)
• Search Chests in Snobby Shores (5 Stars)
• Dance on Three Dance Floors (5 Battle Stars)
• Search between Three Boats (10 Battle Stars)
• Assault Rifle Eliminations (5 Kills / 10 Battle Stars)
• Eliminate opponents in Dusty Depot (Three opponents / 10 Battle Stars)