Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game Fortnite, has introduced a new feature called **Epic Parties**, which allows players to use voice chat across multiple platforms and services within its ecosystem. This includes Fortnite itself, the Epic Games Store, and the Epic Games app. The feature lets users start a voice chat in one service and seamlessly move it to another, such as transitioning from a chat in the Epic app to a Fortnite match without needing to leave the conversation. Epic Parties is also **cross-platform**, meaning players on different devices—such as consoles, PCs, and mobile phones—can communicate with one another. The voice chat can run in the background on mobile devices or continue even when a player is engaged in another game from the Epic Games Store. For example, a user could be chatting with friends in the Epic app and then join a Fortnite match, with the conversation continuing uninterrupted. Another key feature of Epic Parties is its integration with existing **text chat** systems. Users can invite friends to a voice chat through their friends list, and any existing text chat can be converted into a voice chat using a "Start Party" button within the chat window. This makes it easier for players to transition from written communication to real-time voice conversations. This update builds on the text chat features that Epic Games began rolling out across its services last year. The introduction of Epic Parties represents a significant step toward unifying communication across its platforms, enhancing the social experience for players who use multiple services within the Epic ecosystem.