What does Waiting in Queue mean in Fortnite? Fixes and causes

Fed up with the aggravating “Waiting in Queue” message in Fortnite? You’re not alone. This error is causing issues for many players trying to play Chapter 5 Season 2. Here’s a guide on everything you need to know.

Sometimes, an issue like the ‘Waiting in Queue’ error can separate you and your friends from having a good time in Fortnite. This error that appears in the form of a prolonged loading screen prevents players from joining matches, hindering all the action and fun.

In particular, with the launch of Chapter 5 Season 2, an increasing amount of players have been experiencing this error message when trying to play the new Myths and Mortals season.

Now you may be wondering what could be the causes of this error and if it can be fixed from your end or not. In this guide, we have answered all your queries, so let’s dive right into it.

Contents

• What does Waiting in Queue mean
• Causes
• Can you fix it?

What does Waiting in Queue mean in Fortnite?

The ‘Waiting in Queue’ is an error message in Fortnite that arises when there’s an issue related to the game servers. When this issue occurs, a stuck loading screen appears right in front, preventing you from matchmaking against other players.

This server-related issue may either happen from your end or may happen from Epic Games’ end as well.

Causes of Waiting in Queue error in Fortnite

One of the most probable causes of getting the ‘Waiting in Queue’ error in Fortnite is when the servers are under maintenance. This happens when the servers go offline for a new update, server problems or patch to go live.

This was the case with Chapter 5 Season 2 launch. Epic Games officially announced that the scheduled downtime for the new season was delayed by atleast 8 hours. This has left many players furious and is the expected cause of this error message due to them updating the servers.

Another reason that may take place for this error to occur is when the internet connection between your device and the game servers time out. Slow internet speeds and frequent packet loss are the main culprits when it happens from your end.

Can you fix the Waiting in Queue error in Fortnite?

Since this issue is directly related to the servers, you can’t necessarily “fix” the error by any means. However, there are a couple of precautions you may take to not getting the error while playing Fortnite:

• Avoiding playing during peak hours
• Checking your internet connection is stable

Peak hours can be a nuisance as the servers are restricted to a limited capacity of allowing players. Try queuing for matches during times when there’s less traffic. Also, check if your internet connection is stable or if there’s any new update from Fortnite before queuing.

In case Fortnite servers go down for maintenance, you may also check our guide for monitoring.

That’s everything you need to know about what Waiting in Queue means in Fortnite and its possible causes and fixes.

In the meantime, check out more Fortnite guides for Chapter 5 Season 2:

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