How do you Fix ‘Checking Epic Services Queue’ Error in Fortnite?

Let’s paint a picture: you’re just getting home from a long day at school or work and you want nothing more than to jump into Fortnite. You sink into your chair, the stress from the past day melting away. But … wait … something’s not right. An error that reads “Checking Epic Services Queue” … that’s odd.

It’s incredibly frustrating when this happens, especially if we only have a limited time to play. So, let’s look into how we can fix this problem if ever faced with it.

How to Fix ‘Checking Epic Services Queue’ Error

Thankfully, fixing this problem is remarkably simple. If at any point you’re faced with this frustrating issue, all it takes to correct it is doing a hard reset of the app / launcher. You will want to close both the game and Epic Games launcher as well. As soon as you’ve reopened the app or launcher, this issue should be resolved.

But, if for any reason it’s not, the problem could be more severe. It might help to file a support ticket with the Epic Games support site. Here, you can check on the status of Fortnite, see frequently asked questions, and contact the team directly. If all else fails, you can also check the Fortnite Trello Board to see more current issues and bugs.

While bugs happen from time to time, they can be super frustrating. If the game is experiencing large-scale outages or server issues, you can also check out the Down Detector to see what other players in your area have reported. We hope this solved your issue and allows you to get back to playing.

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