How to fix Fortnite stuck on connecting screen in Chapter 4 Season 1

Over the last few hours, a peculiar problem known as "Fortnite stuck on connecting screen" has been plaguing users. Many have been unable to log into the game despite several attempts. Due to an overwhelming number of players searching for a fix, this has now become a trending search term on the internet.

While a few likely reasons can be associated with the problem, the most probable is the large volume of traffic. Although it might seem like a lifetime ago, Chapter 4 Season 1 only came out last Sunday, December 4, and many new players are still filling the ranks and jumping out of the Battle Bus for the very first time.

Furthermore, with Fortnite being nominated for the "Best Ongoing Game" at The Game Awards 2022, a lot of new loopers have caught wind of the game This in turn, has led to thousands downloading and playing it. With all that said, there is only one solution to the "Fortnite stuck on connecting screen" problem.

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Fixing the "Fortnite stuck on connecting screen" is going to take some time

While this may seem counterintuitive, the best way to fix this problem is by waiting. Given that the issue seems to affect players from the NA and NW regions, this could only mean that the specific servers in question are experiencing heavy loads.

No doubt Epic Games is fixing the problem, but it could take a while to solve. In the meantime, the only solution is to go to "Touch Grass" (quite literally) or play some other video game while the issue is being resolved.

Since this is a problem from the developers' side, reinstalling the game is unlikely to help. Players will simply be wasting time downloading the game again. For now, just sit back, relax, and wait for Epic Games to fix things. Given that it's the weekend, the issue may take some time to get resolved.

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Other possible fixes for "Fortnite stuck on connecting screen"

Since thousands of players have been searching for "How to fix Fortnite stuck on connecting screen," the problem definitely originates from the developer's end. However, there have been instances where this problem has occurred randomly and without any explanation.

Try verifying the files (Image via EGS)

Although this may not necessarily solve the problem, players can verify the game files via the Epic Games launcher. This process will take a few minutes depending on the individual system specifications and other factors.

Another issue that was prevalent during Chapter 3 Season 4 that is similar in nature involves the Nvidia GeForce Experience application. Many (including the author of this article) have experienced the dreaded "Fortnite stuck on connecting screen" error after trying to run the game via the application.

Two instances of Fortnite can be seen (Image via Nvidia GeForce Experience)

Even to this day, two instances of Fortnite (as well as Stellaris) can be seen in the application despite it being installed only once on the PC. For those who use the application to adjust their graphical settings, they can uninstall it and the game, reinstall both and try logging in again.

However, as mentioned, if the problem still persists, then it's likely only fixable from Epic Games' end. In this case, there's truly nothing else that can be done. The best course of action would be to wait a few hours and hope the issue gets resolved.