Reinstall on Epic Games Launcher
Fortnite data, progress, and items are stored in the Epic Games account and not in console or device linked to the Epic Games account. Reinstalling the Epic Games Launcher won't affect any of your Fortnite progress or items.
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Select Library.
- Find your game.
- Click the meatball menu (...) next to the game.
- Select Uninstall.
- Once uninstalled, click on the game tile to install the game.
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