How to Fix Fortnite Crashing on PC
Some players may experience crashes while playing Fortnite on PC. This article offers effective solutions to help resolve the issue and restore smooth gameplay.
1. Update Graphics Drivers
Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers can lead to game crashes, as Fortnite requires newer drivers to ensure graphic stability. Checking and updating your graphics drivers is a common method to fix crash issues. It is recommended to use Driver Sentry to automatically detect and update drivers, saving time and avoiding the risk of downloading or installing incorrect drivers.
Click the download button to get the latest version of Driver Sentry, install it, and open the software. Then click "Scan".
After scanning, it will show which drivers are missing or need to be updated. In the results list, find the graphics driver and click the "Upgrade" button.
Once the update is complete, it is recommended to restart your PC to ensure the updated drivers work properly.
2. Check Minimum System Requirements
OS: Windows 10 64-bit version 1703
CPU: Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
GPU: Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8
Login Accounts Required: Epic Games
3. Verify Game File Integrity
If you launch Fortnite through the Epic Games Launcher, please open that client.
In the left sidebar, click on "Library" and find "Fortnite".
Click the "..." icon (next to the game name) and select "Manage".
In the pop-up options, click "Verify". The Epic Games Launcher will automatically scan and fix any corrupted or missing files.
Once verification is complete, restart the game and check if the crash issue is resolved.
4. Adjust Game Settings
Launch Fortnite, go to the main menu, and click the "Settings" button in the top-right corner.
In the "Video Settings" tab, try lowering the resolution, turning off anti-aliasing, disabling dynamic blur, and other high-performance graphic settings.
Reduce texture quality, shadow quality, and particle effects to ease the load on the GPU and CPU.
Set the "Frame Rate Limit" to match your display refresh rate to avoid excessive FPS, which could overload your hardware.
Close any background programs (such as browsers, download managers, etc.) to ensure the game has enough system resources to run smoothly.
Save the settings, restart the game, and check if the issue is resolved.
5. Run Fortnite in Compatibility Mode
Find the Fortnite shortcut on your desktop or start menu.
Right-click the Fortnite shortcut and select "Properties".
In the "Compatibility" tab, check "Run this program in compatibility mode".
From the drop-down menu, select an operating system compatible with your version of Windows (e.g., Windows 8).
In the compatibility settings, check "Run this program as an administrator" to ensure the game has the necessary permissions.
Click "Apply" and "OK", then double-click the shortcut to launch the game and check if the issue is resolved.
6. Reinstall the Game
Open "Control Panel" > "Programs and Features", find "Fortnite", right-click, and select "Uninstall".
After uninstalling, make sure to delete any remaining files in the Fortnite installation directory. By default, the installation directory is "C:\Program Files\Epic Games\Fortnite".
Reinstall Fortnite through the Epic Games Launcher, ensuring you download the latest version.
Once the reinstallation is complete, launch the game and check if the crash issue has been resolved.
Following these steps should help fix the Fortnite crashing issue on PC. If the problem persists, contact Epic Games support for further assistance.
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