Why is there a long loading screen when I start Fortnite?

When Fortnite launches it needs to sync data between you, a hundred players, and the game servers. If this is taking a long time, it is typically an indication that there are connectivity issues.

We suggest following the troubleshooting article: How to troubleshoot connection issues

If you are still experiencing long load times after following all the troubleshooting, you may need to reach out to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for additional help.

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