07 Dec 2023 8:05 PM +00:00 UTC

Why does Fortnite have a queue?

Fortnite - blue haired woman (left) and blonde man (right) stood in front of a staircase looking at the camera

Following the release of Chapter 5 Season 1, many players have had issues when trying to play Fortnite. Instead of loading straight into the main menu, players are being put into a queue to join the game, often with very long wait times.

In this guide, We'll be looking at the causes behind the long Fortnite queue times. Plus, we'll be providing some different techniques you can use to try and bypass the queues, giving yourself the best chance you can to get into the game.

If you're looking for more Fortnite guides like this one, we've got a complete guide on how to find the secret cave that's hidden in the Chapter 5 Season 1 map. Also, we've got all the details on the new Fortnite LEGO crossover.

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Why does Fortnite have a queue?

Currently, the Fortnite servers are overloaded due to the ongoing Big Bang event, as part of the beginning of Chapter 5 Season 1. Due to player demand, there isn't enough space on the servers for everyone to join the game. Therefore, players are put into a queue system to stagger them joining the game.

How to bypass the Fortnite queue

If you're looking to beat the Fortnite queues, one tactic you can use is to try and join the game well before you intend on playing. This will help you to burn through some of the waiting time of sitting in the queue, and you can complete other tasks or jobs while you wait.

Another way to get ahead of the queues is to update your game as soon as its released. Even if you don't have the fastest internet speed, downloading updates as soon as they're released will help you get in the game before those who only update the game when they want to play. This will give you the best chance of beating the queues quickly after any updates.

That's all there is to know about why Fortnite has a queue and how to bypass it. For more guides like this one, why not check out all the details on the upcoming Fortnite Winterfest 2023? We've also got all the new LEGO skins that have recently been added to Fortnite, as well as all the map changes in Chapter 5 Season 1.

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Harry Redman

Staff Writer

Rainbow Six Siege and Football Manager expert

Harry competes within the Rainbow Six Siege competitive esports scene, and loves to share his passion for video games with others. If he's not playing Siege, he's sinking thousands of hours into Football Manager or the latest RPG release.

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