Why am I stuck at the Checking for Updates screen when launching Fortnite on PlayStation?

This can happen when there is a miscommunication with the Epic Games Servers.

Try these troubleshooting steps:

1. Check the Server Status: Epic Games Server Status (Opens in a new tab)
2. Reset your modem or router: How do I restart my modem or router to solve connection issues?
3. Check Communication Settings:
   1. Close the Fortnite.
   2. Restore Licenses. For instructions, follow the steps in PlayStation's article How to restore licenses on PlayStation consoles (Opens in a new tab).
   3. Look for Network under the PlayStation Settings.
   4. Go to Set Up Internet Connection.
   5. Select Wifi/LAN depending on what you use to connect (LAN/wired connection is highly recommended).
   6. Select Custom/advanced settings (if you are on Wi-fi, you will need to select the Network and enter its password).
   7. Make sure the following settings are set with these selections:
      IP Address Settings (Automatic)
      DHCP Host Name (Do Not Use)
      DNS Settings (Manual)
      Enter the following IP addresses:
      Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8 
      Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4
   8. Select Next.
   9. Make sure the following settings are set with these selections:
   10. MTU Settings (manual) - add 1500
   11. Select OK. 
   12. Restart your PlayStation.