If you want to interact with other players in a realistic way, Proximity Chat in Fortnite is the best way to do it. However, this feature can be a bit tricky to use, meaning you may need some guidance on how to enable Proximity Chat.
How to Enable PROXIMITY CHAT in Fortnite (HEAR OTHER TEAM PLAYERS' VOICES) | PROXIMITY CHAT Maps
While it's not available in all game modes, Proximity Chat unlocks all sorts of new possibilities in Fortnite. If you're interested in enabling this feature to try it out for yourself, learn how to enable Proximity Chat in Fortnite here.
Proximity Chat can be enabled via the Island Settings under the Voice Chat menu in Fortnite. It is disabled by default, so if you want to use this feature you will need to follow these steps to enable it.
Once you've enabled Proximity Chat, you can edit the options right after it to change the distance at which it's heard. You can also disable it at any time by following the same steps again and toggling it off instead of on.