"Unsupported data and connection time out" error in Fortnite on Nintendo Switch

When trying to play Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch, you might receive the "Unsupported data and connection time out" error message. Please try the following to troubleshoot this:

  1. Free up space on your Switch by deleting or archiving software you don't use regularly by following this article: How to Manage or Delete Downloadable Software on Nintendo Switch (Opens in a new tab).
  2. If that doesn't work, and your Fortnite data is stored on an SD card, try moving it to the internal system memory by following this article: How To Move Software Data Between The System Memory And An SD Card (Opens in a new tab).
  3. If the steps above do not resolve your issue, please reach out to Nintendo Switch Support (Opens in a new tab)