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Can You Speed Up Fortnite Queue Times? – Answered

Can you skip to the front of the line here?

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is here. However, it may be a while before you can get in, so trying to speed up queue times could help you get onto the battlefield quicker than ever. Here’s what you need to know.

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Can You Get Into Queues Faster In Fortnite?

With a new season, Fortnite players are flocking to the game in unbelievable numbers, so you may find yourself waiting in a queue longer than expected. However, there are a few tips that we have that could help you get into the game faster, so let’s get ready to board the battle bus together.

The first thing we can recommend is not to exit the game once you are waiting in the queue. If you lose your spot in line, you’ll find yourself waiting in the back again, which is the last thing we would want to experience. Once you have selected your game mode, you’re going to want to commit to the spot and stay waiting.

However, if you find yourself waiting for nearly or over an hour, it might be time to reset the matchmaking prompts and reenter the queue once again. While this may not sound ideal, it could help you get into a new queue of players and get into the game quicker. However, you’ll have to start the waiting process once again to finally get into a game.

Screenshot of Fortnite queue.
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If you’re not committed to the game type that you chose, you could always jump into a less popular mode and see if you can jump into a game quickly. For example, while I personally prefer Zero Build, I could try logging into the standard Battle Royale queue to see if fewer players are trying to access it. You may need to give an inch to receive a mile, so try playing a different mode for a while until the player count starts to dwindle a little bit more.

The final and most realistic option that you’ll have is to be patient. Plenty of players are trying to access the game, and there is likely a ton of stress on the servers. This could cause issues for all players, and everyone is experiencing the same amount of time waiting. So while it’s extremely exciting to visit the new areas, just be patient and you’ll be ready to start racking up Victory Royales in no time.

Learn how to combat the error codes 91 and 93 before you jump in by checking out our Fortnite section below, and find out even more about your favorite battle royale while you wait to get into your next match.


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Shaun Cichacki

As a fan of RPGs, Action & Retro titles, Shaun has been gaming since he was a young boy. With an overwhelming obsession involving Metal Gear Solid and Pizza Tower, you know you're in for a wild ride when it comes to things he's writing about.