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Unfortunately, an error forcing you to wait in tiring queues defeats the game\u2019s purpose of offering continuous action, barring players from entering a match quickly. So, what really causes this error, and can it be eliminated? I\u2019ve put together this guide to answer the queries you may have about Fortnite\u2019s \"Waiting in Queue\" error message. What is the Fortnite \u2018Waiting in Queue\u2019 error? Upon launching Fortnite and pressing the login button, players usually see a loading screen. But if the client experiences a server issue, or the servers simply can't handle the sheer amount of people trying to log in at once, the \"Waiting in Queue\" message will show up alongside a timer indicating when you\u2019re expected to get in. During periods of immense traffic, like with the release of Fortnite OG, the timer may lead to a disappointing end, showing a \"Servers not responding\" message after a long wait. Some players are slapped with timers over 30 minutes, which is far from ideal. Why is my Fortnite queue not letting me in? With all the excitement of a new Chapter of Fortnite, it can be hard for the servers to keep up, resulting in bottlenecks. Whenever a highly-anticipated update rolls around, a huge chunk of the player base rushes in to try all the new features that come with it. The sudden increase in demand to queue into matches can be too much for Epic\u2019s servers to cater to.\u00a0 Such server hiccups are most likely the cause players get stuck in the loading screen, staring at a dreaded \"Waiting in Queue\" message that prevents them from playing Fortnite. Honestly, it\u2019s painful and tiring. How to fix the \u2018Waiting in Queue\u2019 error in Fortnite? Unfortunately, there's not much you can do about this error other than sit patiently and wait for the timer to count down. 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If there’s anything worse than jumping onto Fortnite<\/strong> <\/em>just to be told you are “Waiting in Queue” <\/strong>to get into the servers, I haven’t found it yet. Don’t panic though, there’s nothing wrong with your system or internet, and we can tell you what it means. <\/p>

What I (and most players) love the most about Fortnite<\/em> is being able to queue into a competitive Battle Royale experience against real players whenever I want. Unfortunately, an error forcing you to wait in tiring queues defeats the game\u2019s purpose of offering continuous action, barring players from entering a match quickly.<\/p>

So, what really causes this error, and can it be eliminated? I\u2019ve put together this guide to answer the queries you may have about Fortnite\u2019s<\/em> “Waiting in Queue” error message.<\/p>