How to fix the issue where the Fortnite Desktop Shortcut doesn't launch the game.

If you're receiving an error message when trying to launch Fortnite via a desktop shortcut, please try the following:

1. Delete the current Fortnite desktop shortcut.
2. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
3. Find the game in your Library.
4. Select Manage.
5. Click on Create Desktop Shortcut.

If the steps above do not solve your issue, try reinstalling Fortnite by following the steps in How do I reinstall Fortnite?