Fortnite Queues Are Pushing An Hour-Long In Chapter 5 Season 1

Update: Although servers are back online to kick off Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1, many players are finding themselves unable to jump right in. That’s due to the fact that we’re seeing inordinately long queues–lasting upwards of an hour–despite the fact that we’re now well into launch day, which might speak to how much interest the new chapter is generating. Those who get through the queue have also been encountering matchmaking issues, although Epic says those have been resolved. Other problems have also popped up, such as the Shuffle Loadout feature not working, while players have also raised UI-related complaints. If you’re unable to log in, be sure to check out the new Chapter 5 Season 1 battle pass to see what awaits. The original story follows.

Fortnite servers are down. But don’t worry; they’re supposed to be. Following another cataclysmic live event, this time called The Big Bang, a whole new world is upon us in what is widely expected to be called Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1. If you’re wondering when the Fortnite servers will be back up following the end of Fortnite OG, here’s what we know.