Windows 11 has recently launched worldwide. Since it has recently launched, many Fortnite players tried out this game on it. While trying to play Fortnite on Windows 11, some players are facing an unusual issue where Fortnite is crashing at Startup or loading screen. If you are also facing Fortnite Crash on Windows 11, continue reading this article till the end to know how to fix this issue.
As we all know, Fortnite is one of the most played games ever. Developed and published by Epic Games, it is a massively played online Battle Royale multiplayer game. Currently, this game is available to play on almost every popular platform in the world. The list includes Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, iOS, and Android. This game is mostly played on PC, but unfortunately, some PC players are facing an unusual crashing issue in this game on Windows 11. Here is everything you need to know about Fortnite Crash on Windows 11.
Fortnite Crash on Windows 11: How to fix it?
This error is quite usual and can happen to anyone. This issue is quite frustrating as it is hampering players to start the game and play it. To fix this issue, follow the below-mentioned methods:
1) Easy Anti Cheat: Go to the EasyAntiCheat file in the game folder location. Usually, it is C > Program Files > Fortnite > FortniteGame > Binaries > Win64 > EasyAntiCheat. When you have reached here, double-click on EasyAntiCheat_Setup. Now, when a new window opens, click on Repair Service to repair this file.
2) Compatibility setup: Go to the same Win64 folder {C > Program Files > Fortnite > FortniteGame > Binaries > Win64} and search for the file named FortineClient-Win63-Shipping. Right-click on the file with maximum size with this name and select “Properties”. Now, under the compatibility tab, Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 7, and Disable fullscreen optimizations. Click on Apply and then Ok.
3) Verify Game Files: This method deletes all the corrupted files and installs them freshly on your PC. It also downloads any missing files that might be causing this issue.
- Open Epic Games launcher.
- Go to your library
- Click on the burger menu for Fortnite
- Click on Verify.
4) Update your Graphics Drivers and Windows to the latest version: This point is the easiest to follow, yet most players forget to do this. Update your Graphics Drivers from GeForce Experience or AMD Driver Suite and Windows by searching “Update” in the Windows search bar.
If you still haven’t found the solution for this issue, then you can also try to start this game in the Windowed mode.
