What the error means and how to fix it

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Will you with the ‘Wait in the queue‘ message when you try to join a game or log into the servers Fourteen days? This guide will explain everything you need to know about the message and how to play the game again.

What does waiting in queue mean in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3?

If you’re getting the “Waiting in queue” error message when trying to load Fortnite, it’s because the number of players trying to join a game or log into the servers is currently too high for the servers could actually handle them.

As such, you have been queued to allow the servers to process each player’s requests individually, to prevent the servers from becoming overloaded and crashing. This is a measure implemented to prevent unexpected downtime and is just one of the things that you will unfortunately have to deal with.

Can You Fix “Waiting in Queue” in Fortnite?

No, there is no real way to avoid this error message. The best thing to do is just sit still and wait for the servers to finally reach your place in the queue.

If you try to close and reopen the game, you’re basically resetting your position in the queue, so you’re just increasing the time you have to wait before you can play the game again.

With any luck, the “Waiting in queue” message will eventually disappear and no longer appear for new players attempting to log in or join a game. This happens once the sudden wave of players joining and logging in has subsided. So if you really don’t want to wait, we recommend trying again in 10-15 minutes.

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