The ever-evolving world of Fortnite occasionally introduces technical challenges alongside exciting updates. With the latest Chapter 5, Season 2 update, some players have encountered issues accessing the new content due to the game requiring a restart. Here’s a detailed guide on how to restart Fortnite across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms to ensure smooth gameplay.
Fortnite’s latest update introduces new features and fixes, but players must download and install the patch to access them. If the game continues running in the background, it may not recognize the update, leading to login errors. Properly restarting the game ensures the patch is applied.
How to Restart Fortnite on PlayStation
- PlayStation 5:
- Press and hold the PS button on your controller.
- Highlight Fortnite, press the Options button and select Close Game.
- Relaunch Fortnite.
- PlayStation 4:
- Hold the PS button to access the menu.
- Select Close Application.
- Restart Fortnite after exiting completely.
For both consoles, consider a full shutdown instead of Rest Mode to ensure all processes reset.
How to Restart Fortnite on Xbox
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Navigate to the Home Screen.
- Highlight Fortnite, press the Menu button and choose Quit.
- Relaunch Fortnite to apply updates.
- Xbox players can also reboot their console entirely for a more thorough reset, which can address lingering background issues.
How to Restart Fortnite on PC
- Access the game menu and select Quit.
- Restart Fortnite via the Epic Games Launcher.
- If the issue persists, reboot your PC to clear all processes.
- Ensure the Epic Games Launcher itself is updated and restarted for the latest patch to appear.
If the update still doesn’t reflect, wait until server downtime concludes, as ongoing maintenance might prevent the game from functioning.
