There's an error in Fortnite that plagues players worldwide, which is the growing Servers Not Responding issue. While it can be bothersome, there are several things you can do to try to solve this issue.
How to fix Fortnite 'Servers not responding' error
Sometimes, before patches and updates (like Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5), Fortnite goes down for scheduled maintenance. The servers will not work, and you’ll receive the "Servers not responding" issue. In this case, you should double-check whether some maintenance is happening.
How to check if there's scheduled downtime for Fortnite
Head to the official Fortnite Status X (Twitter) account @FortniteStatus to double-check whether the site has scheduled maintenance. Or head to the official Epic Games status page. If you need more info, you can head to the public Fortnite Trello for updates on the status.
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How to check if the problem with Fortnite is on your end
To ensure the Fortnite server error has nothing to do with you, reset your router and restart your PC or game console. In many cases, an internet connectivity issue is behind this annoying error. Hence, restarting will fix most issues connected to your network.
However, you might be out of luck if there's a broader network issue. You can check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to see if there are any issues, but if not, then it's back to the drawing board. Ultimately, if neither of these solutions works, there's likely an unseen error with Fortnite, and the developers are working on the solution. This might take a few hours, so it's best to wait patiently.
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Nebojša Prijić is a Managing Editor at Pro Game Guides with over 25 years of experience in journalism, screenwriting, and copywriting. He previously worked as Editor-in-Chief of Maxim Serbia magazine and the IGN Adria website. Nebojša is an old-school gamer who loves real-time strategies, shooters, and RPGs, but most of all, he plays Roblox and mobile games with his son. He remembers the first Diablo, PC games on a single floppy disk, and playing Mortal Kombat on the keyboard.